Great Christian Fiction for everyone - Rated 
I have read this whole series a number of times. I come from a Christian family who have worked for the Lord in Nepal for most of my childhood. I have always gone to church, my schools in Nepal were Christian and most of my friends - Christian. But on returning back to Britain and growing up in a growing materialistic country, my faith has had all too many lows.
But i read this book and i finish within 2 days. I read 'An Echo In The Darkness' and i'm finished almost straight away. Suddenly my life is put into perspective and I am reduced to tears and pleading to the Lord for forgivness of my sins. It is inspiring how Hadassah manages to be so strong in her faith after seeing such harrowing scenes and being intwine with those who dispise her race and her faith the most.
Hadassah is brought to Rome after the Romans obliterate the Jews and spread her race across a number of cities. She becomes a slave to the Valerian family and is given as personal handmaid to Julia Valerian. For over 5 years she stays with her and loves her and is repulsed by julia's way of life and slowly watches her commit terrible sin after terrible sin. Yet still loves her like a sister and prays for her constantly.
On the otherhand she falls in love with Julia's older brother who lives to please himself and to increase his wealth. Marcus and Hadassah's relationship grows painfully slowly but the conversations between them are intense and inspiring to any reader.
Her commitment to the family is reflected in her prayers for all members of the family and her LOVE for serving them rather than just her obediant service.
I then go on to read the last book in the series 'As Sure As The Dawn' and again i am inspired by Atretes determination.
In 'A Voice In The Wind' we see him go from a respected tribesman who loved his family and those around him and fought to keep his men safe, to a captured slave passed from Roman hand to Roman hand, from Ludos to Ludos, where he has to fight to entertain the Romans. He has to kill other innocent slaves for no other reasons than to gain freedom and to entertain the mob. After he is freed his relationship with Julia Valerian comes to an explosive end and he is plagued by dreams that only Hadassah can interpret for him while she awaits death.
His story is continued in the final book.
My faith doubles and triples when i read these books and I am filled with a new longing to tell the good news to my friends and to pray and give my life to the Lord again and again. This book is a good push in life and then it's up to us to keep the passion going.
To keep being like Hadassah.
Without a doubt, the best - Rated
All three books in the Mark of the Lion series are the best I have ever read. Even if you're not a Chrisitian they are still the best story you will ever read. I don't know anyone who doesn't absolutely adore them and I have given them to all my friends. I have never been this moved or this engrossed in a story. Make sure you read all three books. These are an absolute must and you are in for such a treat! I promise.
Brilliant - Rated
This is a book I've not been able to put down.. It was given to me as a gift, and probably one of the best gifts I've recieved in a very long time. I'm now getting the second one, and cant wait to start reading. I've been captivated by the message the book gives, and find I cant stop thinking about Hadassah, and her difficult journey, and how it relates to our own lives.
The book is discriptive, and it gives you a very clear picture of what went on in those crewel times, and how difficult it was for Christians as well as Jews. It gives some history and feeling and insight into Jesus's time, and I'm sure will help with reading the Bible, which I'd now like to start reading.
If nothing else, this book is an eye opener, and if you are looking for a good read, or a message of hope and love, then this is your book. It has something for everyone, and you wont be able to put it down once you start.
I definately recomended Francine Rivers - A Voice in the Wind. Plese read it.
well written, interesting plot but... - Rated 
I kept feeling as if I was reading a trashy romance novel. I don't read trashy romance novels, so could be completely off the mark here. I felt tricked into reading it as it seemingly had the sanction of Christians. The opposite of good works in strange ways.
I also felt like the characters were thinking and speaking as if they lived in the 21st Century.
Isn't there anybody else who thinks the way I do about this book?
best book ever read - very suitable for men - Rated
This is one of the first book written by Rivers which I would say is the best book to give to a man to read! It is graphic, and descriptive of the evil of the time so be warned! That is why I think it is a good outreach tool for any man.
Just as it gets too descriptive she expertly then focuses on God or anything positive to turn your mind back to God realising God does shine through anything however bad, Which I think is very appropriate in this day and age. It helps my reading now of the new testament knowing the background these disciples had to face daily.It so aids in many different levels your walk with God.
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