An Echo in the Darkness

Francine Rivers

Dec 2011 · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

About this ebook

Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

From Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.

Believed dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?

Continuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.

“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

Ratings and reviews

Ok...i love this book. It was written with extreme conviction. I was very encouraged in my own walk with the Lord, i feel as though this book opened the door to things in my faith that i had never thought of. I liked the fact that Hadassah never gives up on Julia, she always no matter how hard things become for her, obeys Gods voice. And thats something that i think a lot of Christians struggle with while obeying Christ. I thought it displayed being a christian in this world very realistically.

I loved reading this book and the first in this series. It felt real and asked genuine questions that at some point I think all Christians ask or are asked. I loved the characters. I feel I know them. The author is very talented at developing realistic personalities and dialogue. Impressed.

I've read this series 3 times over the years and every time it gets better. I always learn something from it. Like the conviction of my own actions, how to be a better servant to our Lord, and most of all to be humble and let the light if Christ shine through me no matter what. Great books defiantly recommend.

About the author

Francine Rivers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books won numerous awards. In 1986, she became a born-again Christian and started writing Christian fiction. Her book, Redeeming Love, is a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush. Her Christian novels have won numerous awards including four Rita Awards, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. In 1997, she was inducted into the Romance Writers' of America Hall of Fame. She is the author of Lineage of Grace series, Mark of the Lion series, and Sons of Encouragement series. In 2014 her title, Bridge to Haven, made The New York Times Best Seller List. Her latest bestseller is The Masterpiece, published in February 2018.