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Don, Hoesel
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Elisha's Bones |
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English |
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Paperback |
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336 |
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2009-03-01 |
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0764205609 |
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Bethany House |
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0.7 pounds |
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5.5 x 8.4 x 0.93 inches |
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Original |
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Every year, professor of antiquities Jack Hawthorne looks forward to the winter break as a time to hide away from his responsibilities. Even if just for a week or two. But this year, his plans are derailed when he's offered almost a blank check from a man chasing a rumor. Billionaire Gordon Reese thinks he knows where the bones of the prophet Elisha are--bones that in the Old Testament brought the dead back to life. A born skeptic, Jack doesn't think much of the assignment but he could use the money, so he takes the first step on a chase for the legendary bones that will take him to the very ends of the earth. But he's not alone. Joined with a fiery colleague, Esperanza Habilla, they soon discover clues to a shadowy organization whose long-held secrets have been protected . . . at all costs. As their lives are threatened again and again, the real race is to uncover the truth before those chasing them hunt them down.
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JenniferB (Canada) (2011/01/12):
Archaeologist turned college professor Dr. Jack Hawthorne has been recruited by an incredibly wealthy man to search for the bones of Elisha – recorded in scripture to bring the dead back to life by simply touching them. Though skeptical, Jack takes on the assignment and soon jets to international destinations on the hunt for the bones. He soon discovers the dangers that accompany his quest, as his life and the lives those that he cares for are placed in danger.Debut novelist Don Hoesel’s Elisha’s Bones reads like an installment in a well-established adventure series. The characters seem dropped right into the middle of…life. There is believable back-story and character connections that simply exist without a great deal of expository narrative (always nice.) Jack is a realistic explorer, a bit of a bumbler with plenty of imperfections; he’s a guy who should be easy for most men to relate to. Plunged into danger he finds himself making many mistakes and poor judgment calls – very believable. I found the ending somewhat surprising, and the faith elements weren’t woven into the plot in a particularly personal, deep way. Still if you are looking for a clean adventure read, this is a fun choice; men should particularly enjoy it. There isn’t a strong romantic focus; while there is a love interest present, it’s more background than a focus of much tension. Fans of Indiana Jones, Matt Bronleewe’s work, and even The Da Vinci Code will enjoy following Jack around the world as he hunts for clues inside tombs, on the internet, in churches, and even in works of art. Reviewed at quiverfullfamily.com
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