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The Wanderer Scorned: The Ancient Bible Story of Cain and Abel reimagined in Biblical Fiction (The Wanderer Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Natasha Woodcraft (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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“Sin is crouching at the door, ready to pounce. You must master it before it masters you.”

Kayin is The Wanderer: A legend shrouded in a curse. A man untouchable, unable to farm or settle.

Centuries after the horrendous act that defines his life, Kayin recounts his soul-stirring chronicle, exposing the far-reaching fallout of his parents' expulsion from Eden and revisiting the moments that shattered his youthful faith. Then came forbidden love and rejection, driving a wedge irrevocably between Kayin and his brother, with tragic consequences.

Why did God scorn Kayin’s sacrifice? What transpired during that final, fateful encounter in the field?

The Wanderer Scorned is the first instalment in The Wanderer Biblical Historical fiction series, immersing readers in the ancient Genesis 4 epoch. A profound exploration of the first murder, it brings the Bible to life in a fresh way, delving into the character of the Creator Yahweh and His earliest interactions with humankind.

Start your soul-stirring journey with The Wanderer. Buy your copy today.

Special Features:Maps, Appendix, Book Club Discussion Questions.
On The Age Appropriateness Of The Novels: This Biblical novel series is rated PG-13, appropriate for mature teens and adults.

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    The Wanderer Series
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    August 2, 2022
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Image of mountains and a map. Questions: Why did God reject Cain's sacrifice?
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The wanderer series. cain and Abel reimagined in powerful biblical fiction. Image of 2 book covers.

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'A beautifully written account of the world's first family seen sympathetically through the eyes of Kayin (Cain), the first murderer. A compelling read.'

Bobbie Ann Cole


'East of Eden, a loving and close-knit family live off the land. But the eldest son has a destiny they never dreamed of. The life of Cain as it has never been told before, by the man himself.'

Ruth Leigh


'Beautifully written, Woodcraft brings the story to life using every carefully crafted word to its best possible advantage...I could feel every heartbeat, thought and feeling of the characters.'

Wendy H. Jones

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Natasha Woodcraft lives in Lincolnshire, England, with her family of boys and menagerie of animals. She holds an honours degree in Theology and believes stories have power to communicate deep truth and transform lives. Her novels explore God's redemptive purposes for ordinary, messy people living in biblical times. Also a songwriter, Natasha peppers her emotional prose with poetry and song. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6D6179R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WW&S Publishing; 1st edition (August 2, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3289 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Grateful Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, Beautifully Written
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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Kayin/Cain tells his story to his descendants after hearing that Lamech has murdered a father and son, then proceeds to claim Kayin's protection from YHWH Elohiym for himself, yet vastly inflated (Gen4:23-24) as if Lamech can "control" YHWH. This proclamation is egotistical in the extreme, so Kayin, still the Wanderer, comes to correct this "error in thinking". It's the same error that lead to the first murder...ego, wanting admiration and pride mixed with jealousy, demanding power over others. The story is beautifully written with songs the author put on YT for additional listening. Havel/Abel comes alive, a sinner redeemed, humble and humbled, taking the lead in worship because Adam will not, so devasted is he by the loss of his deep and open relationship with YHWH and the banishment from the Garden. It's intense, full of interesting choices by the author which I generally agree with having read Yasher, Enoch, Jubilees and Josephus as well as Scripture. We cannot know exactly what happened until Maschiach YaHshua comes again, yet this storyline is definitely plausible and in alignment with Scripture. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Caprice
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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Have you ever wondered about what led up to the point when Cain killed his brother Abel? If you have, you will surely want to read this book - "The Wanderer Scorned" by Natasha Woodcraft!

In chilling detail, she imangines a retelling of the fall of man to sin in the Garden of Eden, and what happened up to the birth of Cain. There, Cain begins first person narration of his life, thoughts, feelings, and the wrongs he felt were committed against him in favor of his brother. All this culminated in the killing of Abel and Cain's banishment.

Don't let this exciting Biblical Fiction book pass you by! You will be glad you purchased it! I can't wait to read the second in the series!
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Lana B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent, very imaginative fictional book regarding Adam and Eve and their family!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
I love Biblical fiction and Natasha Woodcraft’s book was such a delight to my soul! In The Wanderer Scorned, she uses her vivid imagination to show us how our first ancestor’s lives might have been lived as a family unit, with all of the same intricacies that all families deal with-love, jealousy, needs, pains, joys…But, Kayin, (Cain), being the firstborn and only child of Adam and Eve for several years, had a very unique place in the family dynamics. I had never really looked at him through the same lens as I saw him in this fictional book. It really opened my eyes to a possible life he may have led that was a lot different from what I had ever thought. The way he was doted on by his parents, before the other children were born, was a beautiful thing to see. Then, how he loved his little brother when he came along, then the following siblings, as well. Yet, Kayin had never had any siblings so close to his age to play with as did his younger siblings. I believe this made him feel estranged and alone, to a certain extent. Oh, this book goes into such detail and vivid imagery!! I absolutely loved it!! I wish every person could buy this book for themselves. If you’re a Christian, then you especially need to read it! I was drawn in from the first page and didn’t want to put it down until I had finished reading the whole book! You will love it! It’s amazing how much is in this book! I can’t wait for the next book! I received an arc of this book and gave my honest opinion of it. 🙏♥️
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Amanda Newcomer
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-thought telling of a famous story
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
The author did a great job showing how Kayin grew and changed to the point of becoming a murderer. She had many interesting ideas about what life was like for them, bringing a very unknown period to life.
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J D
4.0 out of 5 stars Fictional tale of the first family
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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This book is classified within one of my favorite genres: Biblical Fiction. The fictional tale of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel. I love coming face to face with the possible that is not evident in the scripture. The backstories are good and the character development is well done. The story dragged in spots but overall a good tale.
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Kitsen Katz
3.0 out of 5 stars Creative, but needs tighter editing
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
This book addresses a story that isn’t usually told: the account of Cain and Abel. There were many things that I liked: unique story, Hebrew names, and tying Cain to Lamech. I’ve never read a story like this before.

I don’t agree with the author’s description of the antediluvian world or the amount of time it took for the first few children to be born, but that is a difference of opinion. The one thing that knocked a couple of stars off was that it was too long. The middle drags a lot and could benefit from some tight editing.

So, creative story, but takes too long.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Abigail
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series!
Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 16, 2023
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I loved this series!!!! Very good books, definitely as good as Connilyn Cossette's
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Vicki Cottingham
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2022
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In “The Wanderer Scorned”, Natasha tells the story of Kayin (Cain) and his family. The story is told from Kayin’s point of view as he tells it to a group of his descendants. I thought this was a great way of sharing his story because long before the Bible was written, the events within the Bible would have been shared with one another through the spoken word. It, therefore, made sense to me for Kayin to be sharing his story this way.
Just from my personal reading of the Bible I only ever considered Cain as an evil person who killed his brother. The way Natasha has portrayed him has opened my eyes to the truth that no one is totally good or totally evil. Each one of us has a mix of both good and bad characteristics. Natasha has created a character who I found myself drawn to and someone with whom I could relate.
As the eldest child of Adam and Eve, Kayin had their full love and attention until more siblings came along, and then he had to learn to share his parents with them.
As Kayin grew up, he never felt good enough, particularly with regard to his relationship with his father. He tried hard to earn his father’s love, and the book shows the struggle between the two of them. Interestingly, Natasha describes his relationship with God in a similar way. Kayin felt that God and the family loved his brother, Havel (Abel) more than they loved him. Kayin tried desperately to earn God’s love and to be good enough for him, never realising that God did love him and wanted the same relationship with him that he had with Havel, who was very close to God and would often hear God speak to him and direct him.
I thought Natasha did a good job of explaining what life would have been like in early biblical times, describing how the people would have lived and would have cared for both the animals and the land, and for me, she really did make that world come alive.
Once I have finished a book if I am left with wanting more then it is a sign to me that the author has written a good book. The book ends with Kayin having finished his story and the mention of a woman who, in light of what Kayin has shared, will be sharing her story next. I definitely want to know what happens next in this series.
Whilst this book is biblical fiction, I think it could appeal to any reader regardless of their faith because the themes in the book, such as the fight between good and evil, sibling rivalry, other family relationships, love, hate, and forgiveness are relevant themes for today. Of course, for Christians, there is the opportunity to allow our reading of the book to encourage and challenge us in our own faith which is what I found as I read it.
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Rachel Y
5.0 out of 5 stars Skillfully written & deeply impacting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2023
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Such a powerful and gut-wrenching book! The author's first-person representation of Cain's gradual slide away from God deeper into sin was brilliantly done and shockingly easy to identify with! A refreshing change from the black-and-white, goodies v baddies approach to story-telling, this is an eye-opening cautionary tale of the temptations we all wrestle with.
There are books, good books, and brilliant books that stay with you long after you finish them. This is undoubtedly one of the latter - I've already started on the sequel 'cause I can't wait to read more!
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Nikki Salt
5.0 out of 5 stars Carefully Crafted Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2023
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Natasha described this book as a story "reimagined" and it is just that but cleverly done so using a clever interpretation of the scriptures. Her characters are likable and real. It shows a new perspective on Cain, traditionally the so-called villain of the story, and makes us think and realise how easy it can be to commit such a terrible murder. A brilliantly crafted story that I couldn't put down.
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