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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…  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! The score would have been higher except for a handful of spelling errors.  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/ Israel, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, YA, MG, teens, scrolls, conspiracy, mystery, action, suspense, history, intrigue, romance Copyright © 2017 Mark L Schultz except for the author's introduction
35 Comments
1/1/2018 01:42:32 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!
Mark
1/1/2018 02:59:52 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?
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 06:07:10 pm
Riding mower! Darn auto-correct! That was supposed to be writing more! So funny sometimes.
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:35:49 pm
Yes, Bodie Thoene! And I keep seeing that Rosie Chapel come up! She’s on my list to read as of...now!
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:37:09 pm
I’m going to have a riding mower in the next novel, just for you, Mark! 😂
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 08:59:22 pm
Thanks, Diamond, I might need one some day, to get to the 7-11!
Willa Bywater
1/1/2018 02:20:46 pm
The Caves of Qumran is an awesome read! I truly enjoy Diamond Wilson’s writing!
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:37:34 pm
Thank you!!
Mark
1/1/2018 03:02:04 pm
I am glad you enjoyed the Caves of Qumran as much as I did. What was your favorite part of the story?
Mrs. Shanahan
1/1/2018 03:11:07 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!
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 06:05:25 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?
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:38:10 pm
I’m so excited to hear this! I love when readers are inspired to research the history!
Jay Shoup
1/1/2018 04:06:07 pm
Diamond is not only an awesome writer, she is an amazing person. Love you Diamond and can't wait for your next book
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 06:08:47 pm
Thanks for popping in on my website, Jay. What direction do you think Diamond should take the story for a third volume?
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:38:50 pm
Jay, that means so much to me coming from you! Thank you.
Ashley Cerdio
1/1/2018 04:16:50 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.
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 06:10:47 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?
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:39:37 pm
There is a character named Ashley in 12 Murders of Christmas!
Erin
1/1/2018 04:19:31 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.
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 06:14:39 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.
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:40:25 pm
I appreciate your careful reading of the book and your insightful comments. Thanks! 1/1/2018 06:56:26 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. :)
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 07:23:49 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?
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:41:25 pm
I’m encouraged to keep writing when I hear comments like this! Thank you!
Katie
1/1/2018 07:37:42 pm
I loved reading The Caves of Qumran, and can't wait to read more of Diamond's work.
Mark Schultz
1/1/2018 08:03:16 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.
Diamond
1/1/2018 08:42:13 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!
Thanks, guys! I’m excited I hear that you have enjoyed the descriptions, the plot, and the writing!
Lauren
1/1/2018 10:27:44 pm
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!
Mark Schultz
1/2/2018 09:27:45 am
Happy that you bought the book. I hope your vacation is coming up soon!
Diamond
1/2/2018 09:59:38 am
Happy beach reading! I hope your vacation is wonderful!
Rhani D'Chae
1/4/2018 07:48:53 pm
Hi Mark. Just dropped by to see what's new on your site. Hope you're having a great new year so far. 😀
Mark Schultz
1/4/2018 08:11:08 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. Leave a Reply. |
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