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Abomination: The Story of David & Jonathan

The tragic, intertwined destinies of a reckless, rising shepherd and a loyal prince shackled to his fading father's sins as they navigate a forbidden romantic bond amidst the brutal power struggles of ancient Israel.

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Pub Date Sep 12 2025 | Archive Date Jul 09 2026

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Description

David, a shepherd from Bethlehem, and Jonathan, the son of the Israelite king, come face-to-face after the death of the Philistine giant, Goliath. Their encounter stirs the soul, and the two become one in a way that many believe but few have dared to write about. This love story follows the tragic journey of two bisexual men who are deeply connected, and yet whose destinies ultimately do not align. One is reckless and ascendant, while the other is loyal and shackled to the sins of his fading father. Abomination explores the definition of love with a contemporary, yet historical, spin on the lives of these two biblical heroes.

Readers should be advised that this novel contains elements of violence, sexism, misogyny, and ancient cultural bias / ethnic prejudice.

David, a shepherd from Bethlehem, and Jonathan, the son of the Israelite king, come face-to-face after the death of the Philistine giant, Goliath. Their encounter stirs the soul, and the two become...


Advance Praise

"A beautiful but controversial retelling of the Biblical story of David and Jonathan."

"I finished it in one sitting."

"I adore this biblical account of star-crossed lovers."

"Weave historical and contemporary themes into this novel."'

"The characters come alive."

"A beautiful but controversial retelling of the Biblical story of David and Jonathan."

"I finished it in one sitting."

"I adore this biblical account of star-crossed lovers."

"Weave historical and...


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ISBN 9798385259601
PRICE $9.99 (USD)
PAGES 250

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