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    As Sure as the Dawn

    By Francine Rivers

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    Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

    The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.

    With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior, vows to move heaven and earth to find his son—the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah saved—and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah’s fiery resistance to having “her son” taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman’s strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.

    Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.

    “Once more, Rivers transcends the genre.”
    —Booklist, starred review

    “Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”
    —Debbie Macomber

    “As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”
    —Angela Hunt

    “Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”
    —Liz Curtis Higgs

    “Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”
    —Bodie Thoene

    “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”
    —Romantic Times
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateOct 22, 2010
    ISBN9781414340913
    Author

    Francine Rivers

    New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers is one of the leading authors of women's Christian fiction. With nearly thirty published novels with Christian themes to her credit, she continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers, including Redeeming Love, have been translated into more than thirty different languages.  Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. This retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush is now considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction. Redeeming Love continues to be one of the Christian Booksellers Association’s top-selling titles, and it has held a spot on the Christian bestsellers list for nearly a decade. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).

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    • 5/5
      Amazing story
    • 3/5
      This third book of the series was not as good as the first two. I didn't care for the character Atretes at all. My favorite characters were Hadassah and Marcus. But overall, this was the best series I have read!
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book. Atretes was the superhero of everyone's dream. Buff and strong yet the soft side. I have to say that I did have a harder time getting into this book then the past two but once I was hooked there was no stopping. I have not read a Francine Rivers book that I haven't like yet.
    • 4/5
      I heart this series.
    • 5/5
      Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronilcles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman living during the height of the Roman Empire.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic conclusion to a great trilogy.
    • 5/5
      A gripping story of Atretes, a gladiator who has won his freedom and been granted Roman citizenship. Atretes discovers his baby son is alive after being led to believe he was left to die on the rocks. He is also being coerced into returning to fight as a gladiator. His refusal angers those in positions of power and influence. This, and the desire to return to his homeland in Germania, prompts him to leave Ephesus with his baby son, Caleb, and Rizpah, a widow who lost her own baby and was given Caleb to care for by the Apostle John. They travel some of the way in the company of Christians who also leave Ephesus because of persecution. From Rome, Atretes, Caleb and Rizpah travel in the company of Theophilus, a former Roman centurion and Christian.Their journey is eventful and the battle of spiritual forces in Atretes' village makes compelling reading.
    • 4/5
      Book #3 in the Mark of the Lion series. My mom gave me the three books in this series, and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't generally read Christian fiction, but Rivers pulled me into the story...takes place shortly after Jesus' crucifixion when a young Christian girl is sold to a rich Roman family as a slave. Her Christianity eventually touches the entire family...in a variety of ways. A good read.
    • 5/5
      Powerfully written and I was continually moved by the Word of God!
    • 4/5
      Francine Rivers , brings a blend of the Roman era , through Atretes and Rizpah . Their personal struggles and search of faith from both characters create an authenticity, which the reader can relate to . The courage of Rizpah and Theophilus , furthermore is a challenge to the reader to find and speak truth in today's world.
    • 3/5
      I’d heard some mixed reviews of this book before I picked it up, but since I was intrigued about Atretes’ story, I knew I wanted to read this one, regardless of other people’s opinions. It was an okay story, but not excellent, as I was hoping. Several scenes felt particularly sensual, and by the time I got about two-thirds of the way through the story, it was beginning to feel more and more contrived. Aside from those two disappointments, it was a good book, but I doubt I’d ever go back and re-read it. This is an intriguing view of first-century Christianity (although I do not agree with some of the Christians’ stances on self-defense), and what it may have been like to take the gospel to an unreached people group back then. From that perspective, I did enjoy the story. But it wasn’t all my cup of tea, unfortunately. It wasn’t my favorite Francine Rivers book ever, but I am looking forward to reading more of her stories in the future.
    • 5/5
      A nice rounding out for the trilogy. This time the story is more straightforward with not as many illusions to other Bible stories like the last ones had. However, the history points like the burning of Rome and the early Church going to the ends of the earth to preach the Gospel add a lot of historical realism to the story. The three main characters are realistic like the other books have had and again they are not perfectly pious and supporting characters aren't characters of non-Christians. My biggest complaint is how much the story focuses on Atretes' being mean. To be fair, it is part of the story and drives his character's decisions but when half the book is how much of a jerk Atretes ends up being it gets a little weary in reading. However, overall, the trilogy was a great read and this final book is well worth the read. Final Grade - A
    • 5/5
      The characters were really captivating !! You were in love with each one of them & emotional invested in what happened to them... great story line
    • 5/5
      Mark of the lion series touched me and changed me in the ways i didn't expect. Francine is a blessing from God and i thank God for that. These books are amazing beyond measure. Accurate and portraying God's love in its entirety and truth
    • 5/5
      Sadly, the "Mark of the Lion "series comes to an end. Hadassah and Marcus don't appear in this book at all. Instead the focus is on Atretes, the German warrior who was captured and sold as a Roman gladiator, and who played such an important role in A Voice in the Wind.I loved following Atretes' journey from Rome back to Germany since gaining his freedom, however, he wasn't my favourite character. Intead, Theophilus, the Roman centurion, won that title. He brought humour and wisdom to this book and was certainly a calming influence on the hot-headed gladiator. "As Sure as the Dawn" provided a strong, moving conclusion to an incredible series. Thank you, Ms Rivers.
    • 5/5
      As for me, this book is as great as the previous two.
      Amazing read.!!!! ?
    • 5/5
      Absolutely fantastic ! God bless your gifting Francine Rivers. You have given me a real picture of true surrender and what persecution for His sake must have been like. All this while giving me a great plot! Amazing book!
    • 5/5
      The last of this touching series. Didn't disappoint.
    • 5/5
      An unforgettable book this is. France Rivers is my best author
    • 5/5
      Truly epic! Relating God’s love as it works within us, changing us from inside out into His own image and then how His love conquers all on the outside!
      Within and without, God’s love stands supreme! His love is Law! His love is ALL!
    • 5/5
      I didn't initally read this book because I thought how in the world could it compare to the first two books of the series. Man was I wrong! It was SOOO good. This series is by far the best I have ever read. It is rare for a fiction book to speak to someone so clearly. However, I found God speakly clearly to me through out this book. I highly recommend this series to young adults and adults.

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    • 5/5
      If it were possible, I would rate this series a six! Absolutely, positively excellent!!!!!! My faith has been strengthened so much, and I thank God that He still speaks through people like Francine Rivers. I highly recommend this series!!

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