The Thief by Stephanie Landsem #BookReview and #Giveaway

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About The Thief, the second book in the Living Waters Series:

A Roman centurion longing for peace and a Jewish woman hiding a deadly secret witness a miracle that transforms their lives and leads them to the foot of the cross.

Longinus is a Roman centurion haunted by death and failure. Desperate to escape the accursed Judean province, he accepts a wager. If he can catch the thieves harassing the marketplace before Passover, he’ll earn a transfer away from the troublemaking Jews.

Nissa is a Jewish woman with a sharp tongue and no hope of marriage. Only with the help of Mouse, the best thief in Jerusalem, can she keep her blind brother, Cedron, fed and a roof over their heads.

When a controversial teacher miraculously heals Cedron, Longinus longs to learn more about the mysterious healer. Instead, his journey leads him to Nissa, whose secret will determine the course of both their futures.

Unexpectedly caught up in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus, they wonder who this teacher is who heals others but does nothing to save himself. Is the mercy he offers in his teachings real, or just another false promise? Can Nissa and Longinus overcome their pasts to find a future free of their shackles?

The Thief is an evocative story of two people trapped in their circumstances and the life-changing power of forgiveness and love. 

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My thoughts:

I really didn't know what to expect when I first starting reading but the story grabbed me in pretty quickly and I couldn't wait to see how the story was going to end. I was captivated by Nissa's and Longinus's inner struggles of failure since I can relate to having those same inner conflicts. I love how the characters are woven into the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. If you ever wondered what it would have been like to have lived in Jesus's time then I highly recommend reading this novel. There is also a sneak peek at Stephanie's first book in the Living Water series The Well,  that I am hoping to read soon.

About Stephanie Landsem:

She loves adventure in far-off times and places. In real life, she’s explored ancient ruins, medieval castles, and majestic cathedrals around the world. Stephanie is equally happy at home in Minnesota with her husband, four children, and three fat cats. When she’s not writing, she’s feeding the ravenous horde, avoiding housework, and dreaming about her next adventure—whether it be in person or on the page. Learn more about Stephanie at her website.

About the Giveaway:

Stephanie is hosting a Kindle Fire HDX and book giveaway at her website. CLICK THE BUTTON to find out more and enter to win.