Four siblings. Two ancient worlds. One last chance to shape her destiny.
Set on the banks of the Jordan River over three thousand years ago, Last Days in Moav blends romance, mysticism and betrayal in a story told in multiple voices.
16-year-old Milcah and her twin brother Gidon have a mysterious healing gift that makes them both sought after and feared by their tribe. Unjustly accused of a crime she didn’t commit and promised in marriage to a scoundrel, Milcah undertakes a dangerous journey in a bid to take control of her future.
Narrated by four siblings—including a brother who speaks from the spirit world—this YA novel explores the passions and dramas of an Israelite family as they prepare to cross into the Promised Land.
“Let’s begin then. I exhale in orange today. Orange because it’s the color of beginnings and endings. And the story begins, as most do, with an ending.My ending, in case you haven’t guessed.”
“Someone is watching me. I am used to people’s stares. It’s not surprising—when people argue about whether you’re a fraud or a prophetess, a magician or a healer, they are going to look. Usually, they have the decency to turn away when I notice. Not this one.”
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Praise for Last Days in Moav
“Through riveting detail and beautifully rendered narrative voices, Last Days in Moav explores the strength and tenacity of a family facing the fight of their lives. I couldn’t put it down.” —Stacy Nockowitz, National Jewish Book Award Winner