Don't miss Stephanie Landsem's outstanding sophomore effort, The Thief.Best-selling author Tosca Lee had this to say of the book: Filled with memorable characters, The Thief is a tale of hopelessness turned to hope, of high stakes made higher, and ultimate love. What happens when a character at the lowest rung of society crosses paths with the most well-known figure in history? The story of The Thief. I couldn't stop reading.
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About the book:
 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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About the Author:  Stephanie Landsem 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: http://www.stephanielandsem.com
My Review:
"The Thief," written by Stephanie Landsem, is the second novel in her Living Water Series and one that should be read in order so that the reader does not miss out on anything from the story. This is such a well-written book of Biblical fiction. Stephanie does an incredible job with bringing to life these characters and the Biblical time period. You will escape into the lives of Cedron, NIssa and Longinus and your attention will be held until the very end of the book. This book delves into stories that the Bible that are known, but told by characters whom are not well-known and their points of view offer new perspectives. Great lessons and the love and power that Jesus has is apparent in this book and one that should not be missed out on by any historical fiction fan!
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*Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*
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Thanks so much, Kristie, for reviewing The Thief and sharing it with your readers!
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