Noah's Wife

ForeWord Review's BOOK OF THE YEAR for Historical Fiction (2009) Noah built an ark, but this story has never been told! Noah's wife is Na'amah, a brilliant young girl with a form of autism (now known as Aspergers). Na'amah wishes only to be a shepherdess on her beloved hills in ancient Turkey--a desire shattered by the hatred of her powerful brother, the love of two men, and a disaster that threatens her world. "beautifully written...a rich, multidimensional and richly imagined account of the Biblical flood from a feminine point of view...a novel of great enchantment, suspense and power...looks like a bestseller to me." --Malcom R. Campbell, author, Sun Seeker and Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire "Noah's Wife is one of the best novels I have ever read...and I average about a book a week." --Barry Marks Alabama Poetry Book of the Year for Possible Crocodiles "Thorne is a terrific storyteller, with the ability to transport readers from one time and place to another. She also offers the reader a window on the fascinating psychology of her brave and persevering heroine." --Sena Jeter Naslund Bestselling novelist, Ahab's Wife, Four Spirits, etc. "...so compelling and readable... Brava! Excellent! I am basking in the glow of a fascinating, complex read." --Jane Archer, Professor of English, Birmingham Southern College "an extremely well-researched, well-written, engaging book that is absolutely one of the best reads I have had in a long time." --Gail Sheldon, Director Oneonta Public Library "...she has masterfully created a unique variation on the Biblical world and its culture. It is a MUST READ! [Thorne] is exceptionally gifted in her sensitivity to life, love, and loss." --L. Nolan-Ruiz, Editor InternationalBookCafé.com ...a novel of epic sweep, emotional power, and considerable beauty." --Ron Gholson, The Blount Countian