First published 2015
Plucked from obscurity, young David rises from shepherd to soldier, then ascends to the throne of Israel, becoming a beloved and fearsome king. But as his empire expands, David's quest for power leads him down a dark path, forcing him to confront the consequences of his most heinous acts. In this sweeping biblical epic, one man's quest for glory is tempered by the heavy price of his ambition.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rise-to-power, tragic-hero
Setting: Israel
302 pages · Hardcover · Viking