I read this book for free via my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Synopsis
University anthropology professor Simon Dracup's daughter is kidnapped, and now someone is trying to kill him. Why?
Simon knows it has something to do with his grandfather's old diary, recently bequeathed to him in his aunt's estate. The pages within hold secrets that someone doesn't want getting out, and if he wants to stay alive and get his daughter back, then Simon must figure out what happened with his grandfather's last archaeological expedition and why it matters so much to certain factions.
My Thoughts
Within a chapter, I was totally hooked! I always wanted to be an archaeologist as a kid, and I loved the Indiana Jones series of movies. I love a good thriller that sends basically ordinary people on an adventure around the world, hunting for clues a lá Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code. The book has an interesting take on a biblical premise: what happened to Noah's Ark after the floodwaters receded, and what could be found on the ark if archaeologists ever excavated? And why do people care so much?
There are nail-biting scenes galore with terrorists, CIA operatives, and the addition of a few interesting minor characters who love a good adventure.
My only quibble is this: while I liked the final action scenes, the end felt a little abrupt. It was like action-action-action and then it was over. I would have liked to see one more scene at the end, perhaps showing the characters a few weeks or months later, just wrapping it all up with a neat little bow.
Get the Book
You can find The Trespass (An Archaeological Mystery Thriller) by Scott Hunter on Amazon. As noted above, at the time of this writing, the book is free on Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. It is also available on Audible. Inquire with your local bookstore or library about availability in those venues.
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