Tracey Higley is someone who knows the ancient biblical world and has done her research. This book is an updated and improved version of an older novel of hers. I think too many detailed descriptions dragged down the story a little, but it was still a great read. I cheered for Tessa as she fought to finally claim a life of happiness for her own.

After reading this story, while reading a note provided after the story within the book I found that this really explained what I think as a whole about the tale.

Weaving in and out of actual events, brushing lightly against the lives of characters from the pages of history, the Seven Wonders novels take us beyond man's ingenuity and hubris to explore the Supreme Creator's work in the ancient world beyond Israel. From the fall of the mighty Colossus of Rhodes to the destruction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one thing becomes clear: The power of redemption will never be silenced, and the One True God still desires to draw all men unto himself.

This novel might have taken place in 227 BC, but there is no doubt in my mind that it falls within a classification of Christian fiction. Through the hearts and minds of the characters, the "one true God" makes his love and redemption vision known.

The author has used a talent for storytelling to educate and to fill the soul with a redemptive tale that is as classic as the story of the woman at the well or the good Samaritan. God loves you, and can use you, and desires you, no matter your past or situation.

Shadow of Colossus by T.L. Higley has been republished as Isle of Shadows by Tracy Higley