Garden of Madness is a story that was inspired by characters in the Biblical book of Daniel. Tracy L. Higley tells the story of a Babylonian princess who both literally and figuratively races to save her family and her country from a destructive revolution. She is aided in her efforts by a son of the Judean king.
The plot of this book has the adventuresome spirit I love to read. It's got murder, mystery, romance, family secrets - everything you'd want from a good story. Plus, you can't get a much better setting than the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The plot is complex, with many characters who weave in and out of Princess Tiamet's struggles to overcome her family's enemies. Tia herself, while at times melodramatic, is largely a strong character that I think most women would find inspiring. While the book isn't wholly unpredictable, the complexity of most of the main characters is enough to keep the reader guessing at many of the details of the great mystery within the plot.
The author admits that most of the story is fiction. However, it is a speculation of the story of one of the ancestors of Christ. I feel that the theology in this book is sound. Not only will I read this book again, I look forward to finding other works by this author. It is, hands down, the best book for the Christian market that I have had the pleasure of reading.
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Five out of Five Stars
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