Anakus by Stephen Phillips

 

About the Book

Book: Anakus

Author: Stephen Phillips

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release Date: May 1, 2025

A boy torn from home. A world ruled by empire. A soul in search of redemption.

Anakus is taken from the hills of Ethiopia and thrust into the heart of a vast, brutal empire. From dusty roads to iron-clad legions, he is shaped by hardship, loss, and the long march of history.

But even in the shadow of conquest, a quiet hope endures- whispered through strangers, carried on distant winds, waiting to be found. Set against the backdrop of the ancient world, Anakus is a sweeping historical novel of identity, survival, and the unexpected power of grace.

For readers who believe that light can still rise from darkness-and that some journeys lead not just home, but to the heart of truth.

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I really struggled with finishing "Anakus" by Stephen Phillips until chapter 12. That is where Anakus meets Jesus. I was thinking about what to write in this review and the thought came to me that is what real life is like, (lives are miserable and not so good until we meet Jesus and then he changes everything. ) Yes, yes, after that, I started enjoying the book. Maybe it's because I knew some of the stories that they were sharing about the bread and fish and Jesus getting on the boat and I really appreciate that the Salvation story is shared and I'm glad I finished the book.

This is a story of a man full of shame because of his past and how meeting Jesus and being forgiven changed him. This is a story of hope and redemption. It is a short 148 pages, and the chapters are short. There is a few scenes that makes me sad, but happy at the same time.  

This quote from this book really inspired me 
" Not every story ends in return." True" the man said, Serious now. "Some journeys are about becoming someone new, not going somewhere old."

The author shares Biblical scriptures and an invite to accept Jesus at the end of the book! 

I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

 

About the Author

I am a 41 retired U.S. Army veteran. Drawing from a life of service, resilience, and storytelling, I write with raw honesty and vivid imagination

More from Stephen

I have always been inspired by Pilgrim’s Progress’s story of the gospel and the imaginative way Bunyan wrote it. Now, by no means do I expect this book to ever be as successful as Pilgrim’s Progress, but I if one person is changed or saved through it, then to me that is a great success.

Blog Stops

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Fiction Book Lover, October 29 (Author Interview)

The Bookish Pilgrim, October 29

Blossoms and Blessings, October 30 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Stephen is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/3cff3/anakus-celebration-tour-giveaway

I really struggled with finishing "Anakus" by until chapter 12.That is where Anakus meets Jesus. I was thinking about what to write in this review and the thought came to me that is what real life is like,  (lives are miserable and not so good until we meet Jesus and then he changes everything. ) Yes, yes, after that, I started enjoying the book. Maybe it's because I knew some of the stories that they were sharing about the bread and fish and Jesus getting on the boat and I really appreciate that the Salvation story is shared and  I'm glad I finished the book.

This is a story of a man full of shame because of his past and how meeting Jesus and being forgiven changed him. This is a story of hope and redemption. It is a short 148 pages and the chapters are short.