Finding Samson: Iron Age Superhero
Ebook
Overview
Three thousand years ago, Samson lived alongside an intelligent, technologically advanced, small nation, known as Philistia. Their leaders came up against a superhero with Asperger’s Syndrome. It took tactics to place the strong man and considerable plotting to remove him, and the strategies didn’t end there. What starts as a how-done-it, for those who think they know what happens, soon becomes a who-done-it. Based closely on historical sources, the key character is not Samson; it is the clever, charismatic, Mayor of Gaza. As the tale flares up from youthful gaming to political ploys, comic, tragic, battle, and romantic scenes unfold, leaving you guessing throughout and smiling at the end.
“Samson and Delilah: an old story reinvigorated by a
contemporary retelling!
Bryan Winters has created a real page turner with his rich
characterizations of the major players we have all heard of, while
he complements these with an infilling of hitherto unknown
characters who surprise and excite us, bringing new dimensions to
the reading experience.”
—John Long, Managing Director at RCG
“As a careful archeologist might pry loose an enlightening hidden
treasure, so has Bryan Winters’ research brought this story out of
its repose. Deep in the pages of what some might term a mysterious
document, this is a finely crafted tale, made possible for the eye
and mind of today’s readers. It caused me to ponder how difficult
we make it for the creator, and how beyond our reasoning is the
logic of his ways.”
—Graham William Yearsley, founder, former CEO at Waterware Services
Ltd, NZ
“A remarkable work of historical fiction, based on Israel and
Philistia of 3,200 years ago. In a refreshing, modern style, with a
subtle touch of humor, Bryan Winters brings to life this ancient
story of Samson, his extraordinary strength, and his youthful,
human failings. His power of descriptive detail adeptly transports
us into the period, and we become completely absorbed as we witness
Delilah’s seduction and betrayal, and Samson’s destruction of the
pagan temple. This action thriller has everything—drama, political
and commercial intrigue, spying, sound psychological insights,
romance. . . . A great story, expertly told.”
—George Bryant, author and publisher
“Bryan Winters quickly draws you into this intriguing historic
novel; a reimagining of the classic tale of flawed Nazarite hero
Samson, and his risky and risqué life and legendary death. The
writer populates place, time, and culture with solid research and
his characters come alive through crisp storytelling. It had me
from page one.”
—Keith Newman, author of Bible & Treaty and Beyond
Betrayal
Product Details
- Title : Finding Samson: Iron Age Superhero
- Author: Winters, Bryan
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Publication Date: 2019
- ISBN: 9781532679216
Bryan Winters is a New Zealander who has lived and worked around
the world as a teacher and IT advisor. He is the author of The
Bishop, the Mullah, and the Smartphone (2015).