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Brock Thoene

Author of Vienna Prelude

79+ Works 20,818 Members 137 Reviews

About the Author

Brock Thoene, has a Ph.D. in history, & with Bodie Thoene, is the author of thirty-three novels that include the best-selling series "The Zion Chronicles" & "The Zion Covenant." Together they have won eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Gold Medallion awards. The Thoenes live in Nevada & London, show more England. (Publisher Provided) With more than two dozen novels carrying the byline of Bodie Theone or Brock and Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee), with more than six million copies in print, and with eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Gold Medallion awards, for over a decade this husband-and-wife writing team has captivated the hearts and illuminated the minds of their enthusiastic readers. The Thoenes have earned Ph.D.'s in creative writing and in history. Bodie's storytelling gifts are supported by Brock's careful research and historical perspective. The resulting novels both inspire and educate, broadening readers' awareness of understanding important slices of history. Their critically acclaimed collaborations will stand as the benchmark in their category for years to come. The Zion Covenant series comprises six novels covering events in Europe leading up to World War II; the five books in The Zion Chronicles describe the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948; the three books of The Shiloh Legacy provide an American perspective on the war. The Thoenes made their home in Glenbrook, Nevada, but traveled frequently as they researched historical and geographical settings for their novels. They had three grown children and enjoyed grandparenting. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Series

Works by Brock Thoene

Vienna Prelude (1702) — Contributor — 1,250 copies
The Gates of Zion (1986) — Author — 1,110 copies
Prague Counterpoint (1989) — Contributor — 1,070 copies
Munich Signature (1990) — Contributor — 1,022 copies
Jerusalem Interlude (1990) — Contributor — 957 copies
Warsaw Requiem (1991) 927 copies
The Return to Zion (1987) — Author — 881 copies
A Light in Zion (1988) — Author — 874 copies
First Light (2003) — Author — 717 copies
Jerusalem Vigil (2000) 701 copies
Only the River Runs Free (1997) — Author — 696 copies
The Twilight of Courage: A Novel (1994) — Author — 690 copies
Shiloh Autumn (1996) 654 copies
A Thousand Shall Fall (1992) 638 copies
Thunder From Jerusalem (2000) — Author — 559 copies
Second Touch (2004) — Author — 527 copies
Third Watch (2004) — Author — 415 copies
Jerusalem's Heart (2001) 414 copies
Of Men & of Angels (1998) 397 copies
Fourth Dawn (2005) — Author — 380 copies
Stones of Jerusalem (2002) 368 copies
Ashes of Remembrance (1999) — Author — 356 copies
All Rivers to the Sea (1999) — Author — 335 copies
Fifth Seal (2006) — Author — 303 copies
Jerusalem's Hope (2002) — Author — 292 copies
The Man from Shadow Ridge (1990) 278 copies
Winds of Promise (1998) — Author — 276 copies
Sixth Covenant (2007) — Author — 275 copies
Seventh Day (2007) — Author — 245 copies
Eighth Shepherd (2008) 225 copies
Take This Cup (The Jerusalem Chronicles) (2014) — Author — 157 copies
Hope Valley War (1996) 98 copies
Beyond the Farthest Star (2011) 72 copies
Why a Star? (2008) 9 copies
ICON (2010) 4 copies
Ich lasse euch nicht (1993) 3 copies

Associated Works

Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa [1994 TV Movie] (1994) — Writer — 56 copies

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Birthdate
1951
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Bakersfield, California, USA
Relationships
Thoene, Bodie (wife)
Awards and honors
Gold Medallion Award

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Christian fictional series - post WWII Israel in Name that Book (July 2011)

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I have read many books by these authors and I have to say `'Beyond the Farthest Star`' was definitely the darkest novel they have written. However, I still enjoyed it and shed tears at the end. Although Anne was hard to like, especially at the start, I feel sorry for her as she bucked her father's expectations.

Full of tension, suspense, intrigue and emotion, I found it hard to stop reading this novel and the climax was explosive. A good read.
 
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Works
79
Also by
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Members
20,818
Popularity
#1,039
Rating
4.0
Reviews
137
ISBNs
409
Languages
10

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