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The David Chronicles: Trilogy Paperback – February 18, 2019

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 93 ratings

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From USA Today Bestselling Author, Uvi Poznansky, comes an epic historical fiction trilogy with a modern twist:

Volume I: Rise to Power

Here is the story of David as you have never heard it before: from the king himself, telling the unofficial version, the one he never allowed his court scribes to recount. Rooted in ancient lore, his is a surprisingly modern memoir.

Volume II: A Peek at Bathsheba

The most torrid tale of passion ever told: David's forbidden love for Bathsheba, and his attempt to cover up the scandal. Will he muster the strength needed to protect her and save their son from danger?

Volume III: The Edge of Revolt

The last thing David expects is that his beloved son will topple him from the throne. The betrayal threatens not only his life but also his legacy. Coming back to power will put Absalom in danger. Is David ready to counter his next move?

★★★★★ "The miracle of Uvi Poznansky's writing is her uncanny ability to return to old stories and make them brilliantly fresh."

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A Peek at Bathsheba
A Peek at Bathsheba
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Story Here is the story of David as you have never heard it before: from the king himself, telling the unofficial version, the one he never allowed his court scribes to recount. Rooted in ancient lore, his is a surprisingly modern memoir. The most torrid tale of passion ever told: David's forbidden love for Bathsheba, and his attempt to cover up the scandal. Will he muster the strength needed to protect her and save their son from danger? The last thing David expects is that his beloved son will topple him from the throne. The betrayal threatens not only his life but also his legacy. Coming back to power will put Absalom in danger. Is David ready to counter his next move?

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  • "The miracle of Uvi Poznansky's writing is her uncanny ability to return to old stories and make them brilliantly fresh." - Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Reviewer
  • "I love this series for its convincing depiction of real people in ancient times, for its unflinching honesty, and for its vividly real characters. This David is no cardboard cutout to be filled in with bright crayoned colors. His Bathsheba is no plaything. And his women will take their place on the stage of history, will have their voice, and will cry out for love and hate and hope." - Sheila Deeth, Top Amazon Reviewer, Vine Voice
  • "It's a David you never knew existed...one that is completely made from the mind of a very inventive author, but it's a story you will remember. This is NOT your Sunday school David." ~ Eddie D., Vine Voice
  • "What an incredible opportunity to find all three volumes of the Chronicles of David in this Boxed Set. It's a great gift, not only for yourself, but to be generously shared with others." ~ Dolores Ayote, Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer

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The series The David Chronicles includes the following novels:
  • I: Rise to Power
  • II: A Peek at Bathsheba
  • III: The Edge of Revolt
  • I+II+III: The David Chronicles: Trilogy

In addition, it includes the collections of art that inspired writing the novels:
  • IV: Inspired by Art: Fighting Goliath 
  • V: Inspired by Art: Fall of a Giant 
  • VI: Inspired by Art: Rise to Power 
  • VII: Inspired by Art: A Peek at Bathsheba 
  • VIII: Inspired by Art: The Edge of Revolt 
  • IX: Inspired by Art: The Last Concubine 
  • IV+V+VI+VII+VIII+IX: The David Chronicles: Art

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 18, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 687 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797440691
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797440699
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.72 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 93 ratings

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Uvi Poznansky is a USA TODAY bestselling, award-winning author, poet and artist. “I paint with my pen,” she says, “and write with my paintbrush.” Her romantic suspense box set, Love Under Fire, made the USA TODAY bestselling list, as did her medical thriller box set, Do No Harm; and her romance box set, A Touch of Passion, was the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.

Education and work:

Uvi earned her B. A. in Architecture and Town Planning from the Technion in Haifa, Israel and practiced with an innovative Architectural firm, taking a major part in the large-scale project, called Home for the Soldier.

Having moved to Troy, N.Y. with her husband and two children, Uvi received a Fellowship grant and a Teaching Assistantship from the Architecture department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. There, she guided teams in a variety of design projects and earned her M.A. in Architecture. Then, taking a sharp turn in her education, she earned her M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

She worked first as an architect, and later as a software engineer, software team leader, software manager and a software consultant (with an emphasis on user interface for medical instruments devices.) All the while, she wrote and painted constantly, and exhibited in Israel and California. In addition, she taught art appreciation classes. Her versatile body of work includes bronze and ceramic sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pen and pencil drawings, and mixed media.

Books and Genres:

Ash Suspense Thrillers with a Dash of Romance is a suspense series. It includes Coma Confidential, Virtually Lace, and Overdose.

Still Life with Memories is a family saga series with touches of romance. The series includes My Own Voice, The White Piano, The Music of Us, Dancing with Air, and Marriage before Death.

Still Life with Memories Bundle series includes volume I, Apart from Love (My Own Voice+The White Piano); and volume II: Apart from War (The Music of Us+Dancing with Air+Marriage before Death.)

The David Chronicles is a historical fiction series with a modern twist. It includes three novels--Rise to Power, A Peek at Bathsheba, and The Edge of Revolt--and six art through the ages collections, describing each moment of the story.

Her poetry book, Home, is in tribute to her father. Her collection of dark tales, Twisted, and her Historical Fiction book, A Favorite Son, are both new age, biblically inspired books. In addition, Uvi wrote and illustrated two children books, Jess and Wiggle and Now I Am Paper. For each one of these books, she created an animation video (find them on YouTube and on her Goodreads page.)

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Customers praise the writing style as dynamic and poetic. They find the story epic, vividly told, and autobiographical. Readers appreciate the biblical story and authentic portrayal of Biblical times. The character study is described as spectacular and riveting.

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Customers find the writing style engaging and poetic. They describe it as well-written historical fiction that uses modern language instead of the language of the time, making it more readable. The author is described as a master of storytelling and draws readers along on David's journey.

"...It is penned by the same gifted author....well-written in Author Uvi Poznansky's unique and captivating style...." Read more

"...Ms. Poznansky’s writing is dynamic, poetic, and holds an element of realism that draws the reader into new world...." Read more

"...continues on that curve as David, now King, makes his mark with beauty abounding as he makes the City of David a masterpiece of craftsmanship and..." Read more

"...(names changing partway through a dialogue, wrong words used / bad grammar)...." Read more

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Customers find the story engaging and vividly told. They describe it as historical fiction with an autobiographical narrative. The plot traces the life of a fascinating man. Readers appreciate the new twist on the history they've read about. Overall, they consider the series a masterwork.

"The David Chronicles: Trilogy draws one into ancient stories told vividly as they draw you into the world, mind, and thoughts of an aging David, his..." Read more

"The story was ok I guess, but I was very thrown by some lazy editing (names changing partway through a dialogue, wrong words used / bad grammar)...." Read more

"...The well conceived plot traces the life of a fascinating man. It is a spectacular character study and a riveting story. Highly recommended...." Read more

"...Biblical story of David in the David Chronicles, a trilogy told in an autobiographical form, with David as the narrator in Rise to Power, A Peek..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the biblical story. They find it interesting and engaging, with an excellent retelling that immerses them in Biblical times. The author paints her words with authenticity that immerses the reader into the book's world.

"Book 1 The setting in "Rise to Power" is in the appropriate Biblical era but the characters have what appears to be a more modern day method of..." Read more

"...is dynamic, poetic, and holds an element of realism that draws the reader into new world...." Read more

"...These three books show David in abstract . Book one is David loving life, himself and many women...." Read more

"...The author somehow paints her words with an authenticity of biblical times that immerses the reader into the book’s world...." Read more

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"...In truth David was a Godly young man and had the utmost respect and love for Saul. Why would anyone degrade this story?" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014
    Book 1
    The setting in "Rise to Power" is in the appropriate Biblical era but the characters have what appears to be a more modern day method of thinking. Or is this really an age old way of operating and not modern at all? Ms. Poznansky is merely saying it likes she sees it. The discerning reader soon realizes a more sinister plot may have taken place as she spurs us on to think outside the box and entertain all kinds of possibilities. Most of us are very familiar with the Bible story about the young boy David who slays Goliath...however, I encourage you to read this version of his story. You will get an x-ray view of not only how David's mind possibly worked but also of the way Ms. Poznansky's mind captivatingly works in order to entice her reading audience. She does not leave a stone unturned in this intriguing Biblical story as David narrates his tale with and through the eyes of Ms. Poznansky. Watch David come alive with all his human faults, frailties, and fears as he diligently searches for his path to power. "Life in the shadow of death"...is it really that exciting after all? You be the judge.

    Book 2
    In "A Peek at Bathsheba", the reader continues to get a glimpse of King David's his all-too-human side. In Ms. Poznansky's portrayal of him, his alleged weaknesses hang out like a sore thumb and make it difficult to admire him as King of the House of David who reigns over the tribe of Judea. He has every ambition to influence the other eleven tribes and perhaps rule the nation. Although King David craves a peaceful resolution, his chief general Joav chooses
    disastrous triumphs" in his effort to accomplish victory in "his ill-advised civil war against the eleven tribes of Israel". With the untimely death of Joav's younger brother Asahel in one such battle, King David is advised to no longer trust Joav in what appears to be his own quest for power. King David himself is already having his own doubts and fears about Joav but now one of his spiritual advisors has confirmed his very thoughts. But soon it appears that Joav is not his only concern...

    King David with his many wives, materialistic cravings, and perceived desire for power are only surpassed by his covetous nature in his pursuit of Bathsheba. He is obviously not above adultery and although Bathsheba does little to ward off his advances...afterall how could she possibly refuse a King?

    Book 3
    "The Edge of Revolt" is the third and final installment in the Chronicle of David Series. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, Book 3 is my favorite thus far. It is penned by the same gifted author....well-written in Author Uvi Poznansky's unique and captivating style. However, it offers closure to the life and eventual death of King David. He has led a ponderous life, a gifted psalmist...filling up scroll after scroll, yet persecuted by the realization of his own humanity and need for redemption. Haunted by his love for Bathsheba, the taking of her when she was married to Uriah, and his subsequent act of perpetuating Uriah's murder on the battlefield clearly demonstrates one of the many reasons for the spiritual and emotional turmoil in King David's life. Will he ever find the peace of mind he so deeply desires before his death...?

    What an incredible opportunity to find all three volumes of the Chronicles of David in this Boxed Set. It's a great gift, not only for yourself, but to be generously shared with others.

    Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
    The David Chronicles: Trilogy draws one into ancient stories told vividly as they draw you into the world, mind, and thoughts of an aging David, his clandestine passion for Bathsheba, as he tries to find solace in his own mind and the deeds he has done some good, some out of greed and passion for Bathsheba.

    It takes you into David’s spiritual and emotional turmoil that is his life. Will he find the peace he seeks?

    I loved these stories. Ms. Poznansky’s telling of them with a bit of a modern twist is much as I imagine the old sages did in years gone by, putting the tales into words that those reading them can identify with.

    Ms. Poznansky’s writing is dynamic, poetic, and holds an element of realism that draws the reader into new world. One where you can feel, touch, and taste all that world holds. It is a rare talent that can do that.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
    The story was ok I guess, but I was very thrown by some lazy editing (names changing partway through a dialogue, wrong words used / bad grammar). I was also very distracted and didn’t like at all by how often modern-day anachronisms were used.

    I mean, I wouldn’t necessarily want to read some thing where the literary style is so heavy and formal and ancient that it would be hard to follow, but the modern day slang and commonly used phrasing just really turned me off. Sorry.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020
    David tells his own story from shepherd boy to king and everything inbetween. These three books show David in abstract . Book one is David loving life, himself and many women. He is enthralled with his figure and wishes to build a statue of himself so everyone can see how beautiful he is. His constant fear of the current King, Saul, who by no stretch of the imagination is quite mad and of course David's claim to fame, the death of the Giant. Book two continues on that curve as David, now King, makes his mark with beauty abounding as he makes the City of David a masterpiece of craftsmanship and spectacles. Here he chooses wives and concubines and pines for the one thing he cannot have ..(yet) Bathsheba. Book three sees the kingdom in jeopardy and David with his household fleeing from one of his son's who has taken authority away from David and proclaimed himself King.
    We see David as a thoughtful person and one who delays justice to one that hurt his beloved daughter Tamara. It's a David you never knew existed...one that is completely made from the mind of a very inventive author, but it's a story you will remember. This is NOT your Sunday school David....this one is full of faults, just like us.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
    This series is a masterwork. The author somehow paints her words with an authenticity of biblical times that immerses the reader into the book’s world. The entire trilogy is a beautifully written historical fiction. The well conceived plot traces the life of a fascinating man. It is a spectacular character study and a riveting story. Highly recommended. Five stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
    Uvi Poznansky delivers an excellent retelling of the Biblical story of David in the David Chronicles, a trilogy told in an autobiographical form, with David as the narrator in Rise to Power, A Peek at Bathsheba and The Edge of Revolt. Poznansky ‘s gift of descriptive language takes you through David’s life, from his youth as a musician and entertainer, to the killing of Goliath, through his ascension as King to his final days. Written in modern language, David is portrayed as the flawed human being he was, yet you feel a bond to him because of that.The author is a master of storytelling and draws you along with David on the journey of his life.
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  • HM Holten
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Soul Beckoning for a Beacon of Light
    Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2022
    Who was David? Who was the shepherd turned king? Was he caught up in ambition and women, or was he a poet searching for his god? Maybe he was an ordinary man with an extraordinary fate. Maybe he was all of the above.

    In the David Chronicles Trilogy, Ms Poznansky searches for answers. In doing so she opens a pit of depravation. She shows us an ageing man who looks back and a young man who strives to conquer the world. Both are David, and both are searching for answers that they may never be able to accept.

    David carries Goliath's head with him, but not only that. He longs to go back to being an entertainer, but his fate takes him where he must go. Without his music, he is lost. The poet and musician becomes a king and a reluctant soldier.

    It is possible to discuss whether the Aramaic language contained modern-day American swearwords, but it isn’t the issue here. To find the essence of the man David, Ms Poznansky uses every language known to man. The plot arc is massive, taking the reader from the playful performer to the decrepit old king, showing all the aspects of his rise to power, his fall from grace, and his final time as an ageing monarch. A tour de force of an accomplished author.
  • Toby
    2.0 out of 5 stars A struggle to read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2020
    Some works draw you into their world effortlessly. This work is hard to read, starting with a language that seems deliberately archaic, perhaps to make the novel seem more historically authentic. It doesn't; it (the language) just makes reading a slog.

    .