What People Are Saying

"Krislyn Lyon’s For the Sake of Ten Men is a masterwork of literary vision—a reverent, haunting, and deeply human exploration of one of the Bible’s most mysterious chapters. Far from a mere retelling, Lyon breathes breathtaking originality into the days leading up to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, rendering ancient history in high-definition clarity. Her prose is so vivid, so emotionally exacting, it felt less like reading a novel and more like watching time fracture and reform around each character.
From the opening scene—a single tear lost to the desert—Lyon captures the quiet ache of a soul on the brink. What follows is a powerful, multilayered narrative, blending the omniscient with the elemental. Nature becomes a voice, not a backdrop. The volcano doesn’t just threaten; it speaks. Clouds do more than hover; they witness. It's unsettling, then awe-inspiring.
Lot and Idit emerge as complicated, painfully real. The political maneuvering, moral ambiguity, and spiritual tension are executed with rare restraint and clarity. Lyon doesn’t sanitize; she illuminates. Her handling of sacred moments is neither timid nor sensational—it’s courageous.
This book made me feel the dust, the dread, the hope. A triumph. It deserves every accolade—and maybe even a screen adaptation."
Ryan Hale

"I’ve been craving a reason to dive back into Biblical lore, and this story didn’t just give me one—it executed on that promise early and often. It’s been a long time since I’ve read an omniscient narrator that wasn’t steeped in satire à la Neil Gaiman. For the Sake of Ten Men is not that. This is a godlike, even-keeled narrative presence—unbiased and deliberate. The story introduces us to Lot before all hell breaks loose, a moment of foreshadowing that’s both eerie and powerful. His relationship with his wife, his expectations after a nomadic life—all of it felt grounded, like I knew what I was getting into… until I didn’t.

What initially threw me off—but ultimately won me over—was the use of POV from nature itself. At first, the voice of the Volcano caught me off guard. But by the time the Clouds entered the story, I began to settle into this strange, omnipresent narrative device. It was bold, and I’ll admit, I couldn’t predict where the story was going—which made it all the more enjoyable.

Then came the twist: this story isn’t just a retelling. It becomes something uniquely its own. The political intrigue, the naïve pawn Idit—manipulated by the seductive power of high society—draws us deeper into a story about power, rebellion, and spiritual consequence. Idit, in particular, was a standout. Her role in this unraveling feels both tragic and all too human."

Michael M Johnson

"I must say again how impressed I was with your book. It was an imaginative conjecture that seemed like you were there to record the events as they occurred. Your book was beyond descriptive. It took the familiarity of a glass sphere and zoomed it in a thousand times to reveal the contours and gaps of its surface so that I could appreciate the new perspective I was having. I knew the Bible stories as the transparent sphere, but I couldn’t really know it until I saw that you made it into a 1080p 4k movie. I have to go to see the movie again."

Jae Lee, Pastor

"Reading For The Sake of Ten Men, I was reminded of the experience I had reading James Michener's The Source. Michener's tale takes you back and forth from modern times to each period uncovered in the archeological dig. Here, Lyon takes you right into the city of Sodom, beginning with a woman returning from what she believes is an unsuccessful pilgrimage in the desert. I won't spoil the suspense and intrigue for you, but I will say this: every character is involved in the ultimate destruction of the city by God. You will encounter people you think you know or know of, and some who surprise you, taking this historical Bible story to the realm of fantasy and mythology. There are characters you will hate to love and others you will love to hate. But in the end, you will come away with a strong desire to look back. I can sum up this review in one word: brilliant."

Bill Cusano

What People Are Saying

"Absolutely adored this quirky, heartfelt story.

I didn’t expect to fall so hard for this book, but Love in the Age of Memes totally snuck up on me. It’s sharp and hilarious, yes—but also unexpectedly tender in all the right ways.

Matilda is the kind of character who feels like a friend. Her voice is so relatable (especially if you’ve ever stayed up way too late scrolling memes instead of facing your own emotional mess). The dynamic between her and Norman is just... perfect chaos. The way their relationship develops through meme exchanges felt surprisingly intimate and real, and I found myself grinning through so many of their interactions.

But what really got me was the honesty underneath the humor. This isn’t just a cute love story—it’s a really smart look at how easy it is to hide behind screens and curated posts, and how terrifying it is to actually show up, flaws and all. The social media spiral felt way too real, and I mean that as a compliment.

If you've ever been ghosted, overshared, or fallen for someone based on emoji usage, this book will speak to you. It’s funny, vulnerable, and surprisingly romantic. I already miss Matilda and her cats."

-Gretchyn

"A short, cute rom-com in my opinion. The story follows Matilda and Norman who are both introverts that love memes! But could they fall in love over their love for sharing memes?? It's a fast read and made me giggle a few times! What a fun story! Great palate cleanser!! Grab a copy to find out how this one ends!!!"

-Amy H