The King’s Men: Book 3
Publication Date: August 5, 2025
Gavriel, a soldier in the elite company of Yonatan—son of King Saul—dreams of forging his destiny through crafting weapons with his own hands. Despite earning his place among Israel’s finest, he is haunted by a dark past that no distraction can dispel. When his reckless behavior crosses a line, Yonatan gives him one last mission to prove his worth: help persuade a distant Kenite tribe to sever their ties with the Amalekites.
Zahava, a gifted goldsmith hidden behind her father’s legacy, lives in the shadows due to her physical affliction. Her unmatched and unrecognized talent is a closely guarded secret within her family. Disheartened by a future that seems unattainable, she resigns herself to a life of obscurity. However, when Gavriel arrives in her village, they’re tangled together in ways neither could have imagined. As they navigate unforeseen dangers and enemy threats, Gavriel must confront his past and either bend his knee to the One True King or lose the woman he loves forever.
Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, this exhilarating Old Testament-era tale is threaded with themes of redemption, courage, and sacrifice. This Iron Age story will appeal to readers of biblical fiction, Francine Rivers, Tessa Afshar, and Angela Hunt.
The idea of moving a group of people through the wilderness isn’t quite the routine task for a soldier in King Saul’s army. However, it is Gavriel’s final chance.
Author Connilyn Cossette brings Old Testament-era Israel to life in Splendor of the Land. This marks the third installment in The King’s Men series and can easily be read as a standalone.
Gavriel’s character illustrates a man whose heart is in the right place, but he sometimes makes poor choices. As a result, his future is in jeopardy. When given the task to escort the Kenites to safety, Gavriel must also deal with a commander who hates him.
When he stumbles upon Zahana, a series of events unfold that illustrate the story’s themes of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. I loved their shared interest in working with metal, whether for weapons or jewelry.
Splendor of the Land offers a captivating story packed with meaning.
Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award-winning and bestselling author of stories that illuminate the ancient world of the Bible in hopes readers will dig deeper into the Word and encounter the Great Storyteller himself within their pages. A recent breast cancer survivor and adoptive mom of her two greatest gifts, she lives in a small town south of Dallas, Texas.
