Praise for Rain

“There’s a new name in biblical fiction! Dana McNeely peels back the mysteries of Ba’al’s temples and Queen Jezebel’s reign in her debut novel, Rain. Brilliantly weaving together the prophet Elijah’s story with the widow of Zarephath and her son, McNeely explores a tale not widely told but brought to life with impeccable research and fascinating fiction. Biblical novice and scholar alike will be enthralled.” —Mesu Andrews, Christy Award winning and bestselling author

"A splendid debut from Dana McNeely. This engaging, fascinating tale takes us back to a time of idol worship and sacrifices. Rain entertains as well as challenges the reader to ponder life's deeper questions long after the last page. A must read for all seeking to understand the past as well as the present." —Rachel Hauck, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Welcome to ancient Israel like you've never imagined it! McNeely has done the research, pulling aside the veil of time with astonishing insight and depth. You'll never forget the days of Elijah after reading RAIN.” —Linore Rose Burkard, award-winning historical fiction author

“Dana McNeely has crafted a story of faith, love, and courage so thrilling it literally kept me up late reading it! Realizing Melquart is no god, young Aban travels throughout Israel trying to find the prophet who promised a drought. Encountering danger at nearly every turn, he fights to save his mother and baby brother from the clutches of Israel’s Queen Jezebel. In the end, he finds much more than he was ever searching for.” —Carole Towriss, Author of Sold into Freedom

“Based on biblical history, Rain is set in a pagan society, which gives it both a fantasy feel and a searingly relevant message for our world today. I knew the story of Elijah, but I’d never experienced the depth of it until reading McNeely’s refreshing take. Poignant and powerful.” —Angela Ruth Strong, Author of The Resort to Love series

"A beautifully written, well-researched, and memorable debut novel. Elijah, King Ahab, and an expansive cast of other characters are rendered vividly in this carefully written biblical fiction. Dana McNeely is an author to watch." —Brennan S. McPherson, author of the bestselling Fall of Man series