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The Caves of Qumran                                              (The Quest for the Queen Book 1)                         By Diamond Wilson

1/1/2018

35 Comments

 
Multi-volume author, Diamond Wilson, introduces us to The Caves of Qumran:
An ancient Essene relic is missing...
Maylee Tayten doesn’t live in Israel. She didn’t know the Dead Sea or a place called Qumran even existed. Now, she’s risking her life and the lives of her loved ones to find a missing artifact and track down a murderer.

Along with her brother, Smith, and the attractive Israeli teen Rafi, Maylee unravels a 2,000-year-old mystery and discovers a team of international thieves who want to keep it all a secret.

Pressed for time and without many resources, their quest for the Queen leads them through the streets of Jerusalem to the waters of the Dead Sea. But to succeed, they will have to do more than solve the mystery. 

The trio must get the treasure back, pull off a nearly impossible disguise, and avoid getting killed along the way…
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This book is a lot of fun to read! A couple of American kids visiting their uncle in Israel makes for a great start to this story.
Using Jerusalem, Israel, and the Dead Sea as backdrops taps into a very rich well of material that will never run out. The scene-setting is done quite well, the action and dialogue provide a wonderful balance that keeps the story moving in an exciting way. Add in the mystery associated with documents that are thousands of years old, stir in a mix of characters who think they are in control and many discover otherwise in some unpleasant ways. Now you have a thrilling and modern historical fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Such a fun read! The Caves of Qumran gets 4.6 of 5 stars! 

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Caves-of-Qumran
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Caves-Qumran-ebook
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37668215-the-caves-of-qumran
 
You can follow the author:
https://twitter.com/DiamondEWilson
https://www.diamondwilson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diamondwilsonbooks/
https://www.instagram.com/diamondwilsonbooks/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diamond-wilson-96515164/
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Israel, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, YA, MG, teens, scrolls, conspiracy, mystery, action, suspense, history, intrigue, romance

​Copyright © 2018 Mark L Schultz except for the author's introduction 
35 Comments
Diamond Wilson link
1/1/2018 04:42:32 pm

Thanks, Mark! I appreciate your comments about my book. It was a lot of fun to research, as the region is so rich with history and mystery!

What are some other top historical fiction books you guys have read recently? I personally loved the Zion Covenant series!

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Mark
1/1/2018 05:59:52 pm

Wasn’t that by Bodie Thoene? I haven’t read it but my wife did I think, and she really enjoyed it. I recently read and reviewed I love unquenchable fire Rosie chapel. That was a regency romance and I found I really enjoyed it. Are you planning on riding mower in the in the historical context of modern Israel?

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 09:07:10 pm

Riding mower! Darn auto-correct! That was supposed to be writing more! So funny sometimes.

Diamond
1/1/2018 11:35:49 pm

Yes, Bodie Thoene! And I keep seeing that Rosie Chapel come up! She’s on my list to read as of...now!

Modern Israel has so much to offer! However, my current novel The Twelve Murders of Christmas will be out in November of next year and is set in Bozeman, MT. I hope to raise awareness of human trafficking with this novel, and will also be donating a portion of the sales to Direct Connect, a non-profit that helps keep orphans from being trafficked!

Diamond
1/1/2018 11:37:09 pm

I’m going to have a riding mower in the next novel, just for you, Mark! 😂

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 11:59:22 pm

Thanks, Diamond, I might need one some day, to get to the 7-11!

Willa Bywater
1/1/2018 05:20:46 pm

The Caves of Qumran is an awesome read! I truly enjoy Diamond Wilson’s writing!

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:37:34 pm

Thank you!!

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Mark
1/1/2018 06:02:04 pm

I am glad you enjoyed the Caves of Qumran as much as I did. What was your favorite part of the story?

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Mrs. Shanahan
1/1/2018 06:11:07 pm

My teenage boys enjoyed me reading Caves out loud to them. I liked that they were engaged during the story times. They also wanted to Google and expand their understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Israel hockey, and artifacts!

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 09:05:25 pm

Thanks for dropping in Mrs Shanahan, I am glad you enjoyed the book and I hope you enjoyed my website. There are a lot of interesting topics touched on in this book. Do your boys play hockey or some other sport?

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:38:10 pm

I’m so excited to hear this! I love when readers are inspired to research the history!

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Jay Shoup
1/1/2018 07:06:07 pm

Diamond is not only an awesome writer, she is an amazing person. Love you Diamond and can't wait for your next book

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 09:08:47 pm

Thanks for popping in on my website, Jay. What direction do you think Diamond should take the story for a third volume?

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:38:50 pm

Jay, that means so much to me coming from you! Thank you.

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Ashley Cerdio
1/1/2018 07:16:50 pm

Loved this book! I am so happy to see a sequel as well. Diamond Wilson is a very creative writer and look forward to what comes next from this young writer.

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 09:10:47 pm

I agree completely, Ashley, Qumran is a really good book. Thanks for visiting my website. What do you think would be the best direction for the story to take?

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:39:37 pm

There is a character named Ashley in 12 Murders of Christmas!

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Erin
1/1/2018 07:19:31 pm

Even though The Caves of Qumran is YA fiction, I enjoyed it as an adult reader. The descriptions are vivid, the plot lines are interesting, and it transported me to a place I had never been (as good fiction does). The sequel, Dangers in the Desert, is a great read as well. This is a fantastic series for a wide range of readers.

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 09:14:39 pm

Thanks for visiting my website, Erin, I loved this YA book and it is a long time since I could be considered a YA.
You are nearly psychic, thanks for bringing up Dangers in the Desert, because it is next weeks review. I hope you will come back and let me know what you think of that book also.
If there was going to be a third volume, what direction should it go?

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:40:25 pm

I appreciate your careful reading of the book and your insightful comments. Thanks!

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Freedom Hill link
1/1/2018 09:56:26 pm

What a wonderful experience! There are some very vivid chapters that truly bring you inside a new world. Thank you for this awesome. Can’t wait for what’s next. :)

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 10:23:49 pm

Thanks for dropping in and sharing your opinion FH. I am reviewing the second volume next week. What shape should the story take in volume three?

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:41:25 pm

I’m encouraged to keep writing when I hear comments like this! Thank you!

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Katie
1/1/2018 10:37:42 pm

I loved reading The Caves of Qumran, and can't wait to read more of Diamond's work.

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Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 11:03:16 pm

Thanks Katie for dropping by. I am glad you enjoyed the book as much as I did. I will be reviewing book 2 this next week. It is available now if you want to get it. After you read it I would like to know what direction you think book 3 should take.

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Diamond
1/1/2018 11:42:13 pm

I’m so glad you enjoyed the first book in Quest for the Queen and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Dangers in the Desert!

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Diamond link
1/1/2018 11:30:15 pm

Thanks, guys! I’m excited I hear that you have enjoyed the descriptions, the plot, and the writing!

2018 is here now, with lots of great opportunities to set some reading and writing goals! I’m excited to see some of my readers explore writing, and want you to continue to push yourselves throughout the year on achieving your goals!

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Lauren
1/2/2018 01:27:44 am

I just received this book and the sequel from Amazon and I can't wait to take them on vacation and read them on the beach!

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Mark Schultz
1/2/2018 12:27:45 pm

Happy that you bought the book. I hope your vacation is coming up soon!

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Diamond
1/2/2018 12:59:38 pm

Happy beach reading! I hope your vacation is wonderful!

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Rhani D'Chae
1/4/2018 10:48:53 pm

Hi Mark. Just dropped by to see what's new on your site. Hope you're having a great new year so far. 😀

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Mark Schultz
1/4/2018 11:11:08 pm

Nice to hear from you Rhani. I have been updating my blogs. I love homophones, especially quadruple homophones. I discovered that I had blogged about 6 sets of these quad homophones. It was a pleasant rediscovery for me, and to get a chore crossed off my list. I have been getting a lot of book reviews reserved also. I am solid into the middle of February.
Slowly recovering from this coughing cold also.
How are you doing?

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Diamond link
1/5/2018 11:08:30 am

Hi Rhani, thanks for stopping in! Happy New Year to you, and may it be full of books, imagination, and love.

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Diamond link
1/5/2018 06:12:24 pm

I'm running a Goodreads giveaway of this book! Join the fun and sign up for your chance to win The Caves of Qumran and join my mailing list for a free download at diamondwilson.com!

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