Welcome to the Blog Tour for Survival Secrets by Lana Christian, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Survival Secrets
Series: The Magi's Encounters #2
Author: Lana Christian
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: September 23, 2025
Genre: biblical fiction
On the run from Herod and the Nabataeans, Akilah makes a desperate decision to venture into the unforgiving Wilderness of Paran. To reach Egypt’s safety, his caravan must survive the elements while maintaining their anonymity and protecting the secrets they harbor. Their knowledge of Yeshua is one of many secrets that jeopardize their lives. When calamity tears one Wise Man away from the others, the group’s resolve and newfound faith start to crumble. Farther from their goal of returning to Persia than ever before, they encounter Yeshua’s family again. Its ramifications raise the stakes for their cost of belief in the Hebrew God.
Two thousand miles away, Akilah’s estranged cousin, Farzaneh, wrestles with the same as she tries to uncover secrets her husband took to the grave when he embraced the Hebrew faith. As life shifts radically for everyone, each person must risk trusting an unfathomable, sovereign God.
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My Review
The story about the wise men and their search for the Messiah is an exciting and dangerous one. Each of the Magi held the secret till death. They were on a long journey, unsure of whom to trust. Each experienced hardship, but God saw them through each one. The maps included in the story gave me a better idea of their path.
The characters were well-developed and showed strengths as well as their shortcomings. At the end of their journey, a transformation takes place in their lives, and nothing will ever be the same. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next in the series. I highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.
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About the Author

Lana Christian is an award-winning author in business and creative writing. Since 2021, she has won a dozen awards for her biblical fiction and nonfiction. Her debut biblical fiction novel, "New Star," has garnered six awards to date. She was a 2025 Selah Awards finalist in the Devotions Online category and also won an award from Baker Publishing Group for her short story about Lot. Lana is a science and history geek who loves hiking, secret staircases, and masala chai tea. Her greatest desire is that her stories will immerse readers in another place and time they may know little about but come away with an experience that exceeds their expectations.
Connect with Lana by visiting lanachristian.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card + Plum Deluxe tea sampler*
(1) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card
*tea sampler will include a packet each of the following Plum Deluxe teas: No Obligations Decaf (a hazelnut almond black tea and author's fave) Comfort Blend Cinnamon Orange black tea (caffeine) Magical Butterfly Herbal tea (butterfly pea flower + berries) (a close substitution may be made if one kind of tea is not available)

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 29, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 3, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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This should be a fantastic novel. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael! Readers say they love how the biblical narrative and world history are woven completely seamlessly in the story. I look forward to hearing what you will have to say about the series!
DeleteThank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading about Survival Secrets, Rita! I hope you check it out further!
DeleteSounds very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shelly! A lot of research went into writing the series. Writing about the Wise Men is a passion of mine. I hope you enjoy the series!
Deleteso glad you enjoyed it! thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteSounds intriguing
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jep! I hope you check it out!
DeleteCongratulations on your book
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nancy! I hope you like it. Please let me know if you do!
DeleteJulie, your review said just enough to ensure that any of us who had read New Star and wondered what would happen next have just been enticed to purchase the ebook, paperback, or both !
ReplyDeleteI like that there are maps included.
ReplyDeleteI am really excited to check this book out.
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