King of Time

In the shadow of empires and ancient prophecies, two young scholars forge a friendship that will alter the course of history.**King of Time** is a gripping historical novel set in 594–610 AD, where destiny itself becomes the ultimate battlefield.Benjamin Al-As, from the tribe of Joseph, and Nehemiah ben Hosheil, from the tribe of Judah, meet as students in the misty hills of Safed. What begins as a simple exchange of ideas soon spirals into a profound debate about fate, messianic prophecy, and the price of power. One may be the long-awaited Messiah son of Judah — the king who will restore Israel's glory. The other may be the tragic Messiah son of Joseph — the one destined to clear the path with his sword… and his life.Through letters, secret councils, and dangerous alliances with the mighty Persian Empire of Khosrow II, the two friends are drawn into a high-stakes game of politics, faith, and time itself. As Byzantine power crumbles and the fate of Jerusalem hangs in the balance, they must decide: Will they bend destiny to their will… or will destiny consume them?Blending meticulously researched history with luminous imagination, *King of Time* explores the thin line between prophecy and ambition, friendship and sacrifice, and the eternal question that haunts every soul:**Can a man truly become the master of time… or is time the one true king?**Perfect for readers of *The Dovekeepers*, *The Red Tent*, and *The Last Kingdom* — a sweeping saga of faith, intrigue, and the timeless struggle between free will and divine plan.**A Novel by Shak w yaqen**