The Fifth Mountain

In the ninth century B.C., the prophet Elijah flees for his life as Queen Jezebel orders the execution of all who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. Commanded by an angel to seek refuge in the land of Zarephath, he unexpectedly finds love - only to see it cruelly torn away. Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho's own life, The Fifth Mountain is a testament to the truth that tragedy should not be considered a punishment, but a challenge of the spirit.

A Story of Persistence and Hope

Written with the same masterful prose and clarity of vision that made The Alchemist an international phenomenon, The Fifth Mountain is a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trial of faith. Elijah's story is a lesson in persistence, an exercise in hope, and a journey you will never forget.

Why This Book Matters

Gripping in its narrative and graceful in its prose, The Fifth Mountain teaches and inspires like no other novel. Described by TIME magazine as "more ambitious than The Alchemist" and "a thought-provoking tale", this is a timeless story for the ages - a tale of the past that resonates powerfully today.