Bone Box, by Jay Amberg
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On a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea in Turkey, an international team of archeologists discovers a stone box that first-century Jews used to rebury their dead. The box’s Aramaic inscription: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. Sophia Altay, the beautiful French-Turkish archeologist who heads the team, tries to keep the discovery secret until she can authenticate the ossuary. She knows that people will kill to obtain the relics—and to suppress the box’s other contents, documents that could alter Western history. Joseph Travers, an American sent to Turkey to evaluate the archeological dig, soon finds himself pulled into the web of betrayal, reprisal, and violence. In his journey through Istanbul’s mosques and palaces, the archeological sites around ancient Ephesus, and, ultimately, the strange and mystical terrain of Cappadocia, he comes to understand the epochal meaning of the bone box. Readers’ Favorite: “This story takes you on an incredible and dusty journey from Istanbul to ancient Ephesus, Izmir, and Cappadocia, blended with Christianity, archaeology and Islam, described with accurate detail to bring the story alive.…Jay Amberg is a master of description and intrigue…the plot and characters are believable and interesting.…keeps you guessing through each and every chapter. A cross between The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown) and The Sign of the Cross (Chris Kuzneski) this is an ‘un-put-downable’ book of the highest quality.” San Francisco Book Review: “A mystery of biblical proportions right down to the very last page. As the story unfolds, the characters’ histories, weaknesses, and ambitions are brought to light through their interactions with one another: the lies they tell, the crimes they are willing to commit, and the truths they are willing to confide only to the right person at the right time. And yet, as Joseph and Abrahim put themselves in harm’s way to protect what has become so precious to them, we wonder: What truths are some people willing to die for?” Self-Publishing Review: “A fast-paced religious thriller that will make many question not just their religious beliefs, but their personal beliefs as well.… “What helps this story hit all the right spots, is Amberg’s ability to bring not just the characters to life, but Turkey as well. His descriptions make it easy to visualize, smell, and almost touch the objects in question.…Amberg not only sets the scenes, he does it with ease making the reader nearly feel at home in an exotic land. “Of course the reader can’t feel completely at ease since this is a thriller. It would ruin the fun to know right from the beginning all the good and bad guys. All the characters are nuanced, and at times, everyone’s motives are questioned.…the characters are battling their own personal demons. Most of the turmoil is boiling under the surface, adding to the tension. Who and what will explode creates anxiety adding layer upon layer of intrigue and suspense. “The lingering questions of what’s real and what isn’t keeps the reader invested in the story. It’s not just the mystery about what’s inside the ossuary and if the artifacts are authentic. There are other factors that play a huge role…Politics, religion, sexuality, culture, deceit, greed, and prejudices turn this thriller into a page-turner. There’s a need to find out what will happen with the bones and letters, but there’s also a desire to know what will happen to the characters. “…By the end of the novel, one feels that maybe the contents of the ossuary weren’t the most important aspect of the story. They get the ball rolling, but it’s the actions that they set in motion that are integral…The stories within the story demand attention and remind us that one event can be perceived rightly or wrongly from several perspectives.”
Bone Box, by Jay Amberg - Amazon Sales Rank: #1143711 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .58" w x 6.00" l, .76 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
Bone Box, by Jay Amberg About the Author Award-Winning Finalist, Thriller, 2015 Readers’ Favorite Book Award Contest Award-Winning Finalist, Thriller, 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards Award-Winning Finalist, Thriller/Adventure, 2015 International Book Awards KIRKUS REVIEWS www.kirkusreviews.com A novel of danger and adventure about an archaeological discovery that threatens to rewrite biblical history. Amberg’s…thriller takes readers to Turkey, where Joe Travers, a former Motorola executive, visits an archaeological site funded in part by his friend’s foundation. Joe finds the project riven by conflicts between Sophia Altay, the Turkish-French lead archaeologist, who quickly wins him over; Leopold Kirchburg, the Austrian project director with a considerable ego; and Charles Lee, who represents right-wing foundations that provide much of the financial support. The archaeologists discover an ossuary containing relics and documents that could substantially change humanity’s understanding of early Christianity. The search for the ossuary’s contents—which were hidden by Sophia’s devoted assistant, Abrahim—drives much of the book’s plot. Scenes of beatings, killings, and chases are punctuated by moments of extreme emotion; for example, at one point, Joe is “already in a quandary, the balance between the breathtaking beauty of the day and the sordid affairs of men not at all clear”; at another, Abrahim’s “blood boils—the Janissary blood, the blood of his lost ancestors, the wanderers and cave dwellers alike.” In Joe, Amberg offers a narrator who’s a keen observer, which allows the story to blend archaeological intrigue with a sharply drawn portrait of urban and rural Turkey. There are some clever turns of phrase, as when Joe notes that a document displayed on a computer screen is “illuminated in a way that would shock medieval monks.” …The author keeps the tension high…as Joe rushes to sort out everyone’s motivations and loyalties. Readers will be too caught up in unraveling the plot to wonder about the unanswered questions regarding the ossuary’s contents. A…well-written, fast-paced thriller that follows in the footsteps of The Da Vinci Code and Indiana Jones.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. THE BONE BOX By Amazon Customer The Bone Box: Jay AmbergWithin this novel there are many conflicts not just the one faced by archeologist Sophia Altay. Altay finds with the help of her assistants an ossuary that within it has relics and documents that date back to early Christianity and could change our understanding if what is written on these documents is revealed. But, as the story opens Joe Travers is being sent to assess the dig, find out what is really happening there and possibly be told to terminate Sophia’s reign as director of the dig. The search for the contents of the ossuary, which was hidden by her assistant, sets the tone for this novel. Abrahim her assistant follows her every guideline and what is uncovered would change his life and others too.The author describes each scene in a very different manner as the reader can feel the heat, the warmth, and the depth of the places that each character visits or explores. Each time Joe Travers enters a sacred place, or takes a tour of specific area or visits a site, you can feel the tension, taste the soil that covers his body at times and see the sweat dripping from his face as he faces off with many foes. Being sent to visit this archaeological site, to assess the director and her work, representation a foundation, he is drawn into a deadly conflict that not only endangers his life that of others but the end result would change history too. Leopold Kirchburg is a dangerous man and the Austrian project director who feels above it all. Charles Lee represents the foundation and provides the necessary funds. Together they are toxic. Finding this ossuary and uncovering the relics and documents within it are the primary focus of the novel but when the scripts are revealed and the reader is privy to what is on these documents changes in our understanding of early Christianity will take place. So, why did Sophia Altay hide the ossuary and bury it? Why did she hand Travers a flash drive with specific orders as to who gets the information and why? What happens when someone attacks him and takes the drive? Hidden are the contents that were buried by her assistant Abrahim. Learning what was written puts things in a different light as one man is murdered and another finds his life unbalanced.As Travers reads the words that were inscribed a decision is made to reveal the contents, the documents and the relics to the public but not before the police about the death of the driver interrogates him. From Istanbul to the sites around Ephesus, Cappadocia and the dig itself in Saint John’s Gate, this story encompasses the depth and breath of the meaning of the bone box. As the lid is pushed open and the contents are revealed, the stale air rises and the man stares into the box. Imagine the site and imagine his fears. Trying to calm himself and yet understand what he has witnessed one man is blinded by the light that rises from the ossuary.Working for the Glavine Foundation Joe was instructed by Sophia to make sure the flash drive was sent to William Sr. and no one else. But, someone knew of his plans, he was mugged, beaten and the drive was stolen. Memories of the past flooded into his mind as he wanted to speak with his son Tom, tell his what he has found and learned before hearing about it on the news. Thinking about his ex-wife, his son that he lost and Christine, reminded him of something he read when looking at the documents which brings both the message within the ossuary and his struggle connected in a special way: “ Only love has made me whole again, .: John the Apostle said: I have come to love my neighbor and my enemy. When you learn the truth about who is behind the murders, why and his kidnappings, beatings and more you will realize just how this statement comes into play and why it is so true. Meeting a reporter and wanting to share what he learned the author through Travers reveals what is in both documents: the first he states was, “apparently dictated by Jesus of Nazareth shortly before he died.” The second document, “ a letter written by Saint John the Apostle in Ephesus, dates from decades later. ……I believe that people…” he pauses, around the world and of all faiths will find the documents meaningful.”Within the pages of chapter 57 you can understand the strife, grief and torment that Abrahim is enduring and the fact that he played a part in the murder of someone close to him. With Monuglu following his every move and standing near him when focusing in on the press, Joe has many difficult decisions to make and realizes just who he can trust and who is behind what has been happening to him and to others. Why was Kenan Sirhan killed and just what part did Kirchburg have in it and who decided to take out the man that mugged and beat Joe: Schmidt? Why were they blaming it on Abrahim? What did Kenan do to sell out Altay? A press conference would be the beginning of he ending and what will the fate of the ossuary be? Will the documents and its contents be revealed? Will they remain buried and hidden? Why does Sophia think Joe betrayed her? The ossuary contains human remains and documents. Kenan Sirhan was killed at the site by a man named Gunter Schmidt and then was murdered by someone close to the situation to cover up his part in the conspiracy. Why does Joe decide to be the intermediary for the project and to allow the world to know what was found? What impact will it have? An ossuary is a place or receptacle for the bones of the dead. They are used in the Orthodox Church. “ The remains of an Orthodox Christina are treated with special reverence, in conformity with the biblical teachings that the body of a believer is a “temple of the Holy Spirit,” ( I Corinthians, etc.) having been sanctified and transfigured by Baptism, Holy Communion and the participation in the mystical life of the Church.[3] In Orthodox monasteries, when one of the brethren dies, his remains are buried (for details, see Christian burial) for one to three years, and then disinterred, cleaned and gathered into the monastery's charnel house.” Wikipedia [...]An ending that will mystify, entrance, enthrall and captive readers and audiences when the final outcome is revealed, the final fate of the ossuary determined and one young man’s hope for a life lies in the hands of those who would rather bury him because he is different. Prejudice, betrayals, deceit, lies and a plot to hide the truth are just some of the issues that the author brings to light but most of all what happens when you lose faith within yourself, need to find a reason to live and learn the true meaning and significance of The Bone Box.These are my thoughts and they stand as written. “ Boys face glistens and shines when he catches light from the garden window. Hope is sometimes just beam away.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Jay Amberg does a very good job of fully describing the backgrounds of all of ... By Dorinda Ringhofer How would the world react –especially the archeological team and its sponsors- if the bones of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, were found along with two documents which assist in the verification of this? Jay Amberg tells his version in his novel, Bone Box.American Joe Travers travels to Turkey to examine Sophia Altay’s archaeological dig on the grounds of the Basilica of St. John where a bone box has been found which claims to contain the bones of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. Two important documents were also found in it. One is by Jesus and the other is by John the Apostle. Thus an adventure begins involving international teams of archaeologists and archaeological funders, and Turkish police and preservationists, as Dr. Altay tries to prevent her discovery of the ossuary, bones, and documents from becoming public until all can be authenticated. The journey has episodes of violence and times of serenity. It travels from Istanbul to Izmir, ancient Ephesus, and Cappadocia. Christianity, Islam, and archaeology are important religious affiliations of the characters.Besides dealing with all that is currently happening during his visit to Turkey, Joe Travers deals with many personal issues as well. Jay Amberg does a very good job of fully describing the backgrounds of all of the characters.Although I have never been to Turkey, his descriptions of the locations used in the story fit pictures I found of them.If you enjoy suspense and intrigue with a religious setting, you should enjoy this novel.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Adrenaline for Your Mind. By T-Han At a time when Turkey is the center of Middle East tension (passageway for young converts to ISIS and Syria, NATO member trying to become a modern power, a government shifting from secular to religious, etc.), along comes this novel. Amberg manages to add a new adrenaline-inducing event into the mix. And its a whopper! The possible discovery of Christ's bones and His own words from His last days. The book has attractive characters (some evil!) and a frantic pace but finds time for thoughtful moments in contemplation of the beautiful ancient sites as well as the implications of new historical finds. We may not get the chance to see the ruins and beauty of Turkey ourselves if the Mid-East gets any worse.This is a chance to see them in your mind! I don't think you can go wrong in enjoying this thrill ride. Check it out.
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