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The Judge of God, Son of Samson, Volume 1: What if Samson had a son? What if he inherited his father's famed strength? What if he grew up among the pagans instead of within Israel, but embraced his father's faith? Branan's story answers these questions and more, all the while recounting the exploits of perhaps the most famous judge of Israel. Branan is intrigued by the stories about the father he has never known, and so he is searching out the old cities, friends and family who experienced part of the prolific strongman's tragedies and triumphs. How much of it is true? What does it mean for Branan? And what of the enemies that his father made during his life - enemies who may still hold a grudge? Branan is in for the lesson of his life during his quest to uncover the truth behind the legend of Samson, Judge of God! Recommended for ages 11 to 13.
The Daughter of Dagon, Son of Samson, Volume 2: Brenan is still on the trail of his father Samson's legacy. Stopping in Hebron (where his father left the gates of Gaza ten years beforehand), he comes to the aid of a beautiful young woman named Saphira. Surrounded by the trappings of wealth, Saphira is taken aback (literally) when a slave trader sets his eye on her, but with Brenan close by, does she really have anything to worry about? And how will her captivity influence how she feels about the slaves that she herself keeps? But things truly start to go haywire when Saphira's mother enters the picture. Perhaps her name will ring a bell - they call her Delilah. What lesson will Brenan be able to learn from her that won't lead to the same fate that his father suffered? Recommended for ages 11 to 13.
The Maiden of Thunder, Son of Samson, Volume 3: Branan finds his half-sister - Zarah, the daughter of Samson - but this isn't a family reunion, it's a fight to the death! But what happens when two combatants are perfectly matched? And what will happen when they find out each other's secret? Meanwhile, Commander Sidon is still oppressing the Jewish people, and three town kids are just making it worse by their pranks. Can Branan and Zarah join forces to repair the damage done by the mischievous but not malevolent kids, and if they can't how will God get the glory? Over-the-top action, with a bunch of entertaining and informative back-up features (sketchbook drawings, pin-ups of the main characters, more 'Life in the Time of Samson' pages, a feature showing the development of one page of finished work, a map and the latest installment of the 'Adventures of Young Branan' serial) thrown in for good measure, deliver a full package of Old Testament-style fun!
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