This novel is the first in an incredible series, the rest of which will be coming out in the near future (it is already completed). The author is a genuine authority on the Ancient Near East, so the historical setting is not only unique, but well researched. More than that though, it is an incredibly human, meaningful, and entertaining tale.
Amazon - The Primal Flower: Book One: Leaving Lily
The Primal Flower: Book One: Leaving Lily by John David Duke Jr
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