The Tishbite

When the prophet Elijah is called out of obscurity, he leaves behind a failing shop, a life of quiet bitterness, and every illusion of safety. Charged by God to confront King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, he walks straight into a kingdom drowning in Baal worship, political terror, and the systematic hunting of the faithful. Along the way he forms an unexpected bond with two young siblings, Elisha and Miriam, whose ordinary courage will shape both his mission and the future of Israel. From the dust of a forgotten storefront to the fire of Mount Carmel, the blood of Naboth’s vineyard, and the chariot of flame that finally takes him, Elijah must learn what it costs to speak for a God who will not be ignored—and what it means to leave a successor behind. The Tishbite is a character-driven epic that stays close to the biblical record while giving flesh, doubt, humor, and heartbreak to the people who lived it. It will appeal to readers of Francine Rivers, Tosca Lee, and Geraldine Brooks who want historical authenticity paired with emotional intimacy.