Jeff Keene II
5 Reviews!
A Journey into Ancient Time. Fast Paced. Emotionally Moving.
March 8, 2022
Right from the start Pericope took me into a journey in an ancient world where danger and suspense kept me turning the page. The protagonist, Pericope, is a beautiful woman, abused and unloved. It was easy to want to read about her, to feel for her and to admire her, to root for her from start to end. The book is beautifully accentuated with descriptions of life in Jesus’s times. The settings, customs of that era, religious practices of a fascinating group called Essenes, and the information of the businesses and practices of perfumery made this reader feel like she was there. A great deal of research is evident in this writing. It makes the story rich and flavorable like a delicious dessert! Pericope, the book, leaves its mark also by its thought provoking themes of God’s love, forgiveness and grace, the loyalty of true friendship and the power of prayer. It moves the heart to want to be closer to the Savior. Pericope is a book full of adventure and action, high stakes, and questions that at the end have satisfying answers. An unforgettable book that entertains and uplifts while stirring emotions and strengthening faith. A wonderful read.
Beautiful story of redemption and hope
March 15, 2022
A well-written, well-researched book centering on the woman whose circumstances teach one of the most valuable lessons in the Bible. Jeff Keene has brought her to life, making the reader empathize with her, understand her motivations and sympathize with her situation while still being cognizant of the consequences of her choices. This is a story that pulls you in with a mix of characters you will care about, intrigue, villains and heroes, seasoned with historical facts that help to bring it all to life. His villains hit just the right beat, are genuine and worthy of our hopes that they will earn their just rewards. The ending was satisfying and filled with a great reminder of the power of redemption, hope and love.
A really fantastic book, and I highly recommend it!
March 2022
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Pericope, eighteen-year-old, perfumery worker in the first century Jerusalem. She is brought before Jesus for committing adultery. (John 8:2-11)
This book took me to the time when Jesus walked the earth. It's very evident the author did a lot of research in writing this book. It felt as though I were there.
As the description says, Pericope is a strong-willed, has a wonderful sense of humor, and is hard working. She's the perfect friend. Not everyone believes that, so heightens the tension. As a reader, I came to care about Pericope and those affiliated with her. The pages kept turning as I was curious as to what would happen next.
The Bible came alive within the pages of this book. Although this is fiction, I'll never look at the passage in John the same again. I highly recommend this book to any serious student of the Bible or anyone who wants their life changed.
Pericope's meeting with the master changed her life. The readers received a front-row view. I loved it and look forward to more stories in this series by Jeff.