Dr. David Chambers, famous and former biblical archaeologist, loses the faith that he used to be able to prove with his digs. He now finds himself leading an archaeological dig that may prove the Bible’s accuracy and a secret that my change history.
I enjoyed the Indiana Jones-type plot of the story. There was a good amount of action, dialogue, information (whether real or fiction), humor, and even the “former flame.” I felt like I was right with the archaeologists discovering pieces of lost history. I believed the authors handled the Jewish and Muslim cultures well. I don’t know a lot about the Jewish and Muslim cultures and traditions, but the authors didn’t seem to stereotype descriptions. I especially enjoyed the bit of suspicion and suspense in the story. I enjoy a story that can keep me second-guessing.
The pacing of the story was fine until the story neared the end. Everything seemed to happen quickly, as if, the authors were trying to fit the story within the confines of the book. The climax seemed, well, anti-climactic. There was a lot of action and excitement one moment, and then the next moment, everything is fine. I guess I was just expecting more drama. Also, the relationship background between David and Amber was vague. The book mentions what happened to them, but it never really discusses their relationship. I felt like I was reading an installment of a series instead of a single novel, where the book hints at what happened, but doesn’t fully disclose details.
Overall, the book was enjoyable and “visual.” I could see this book as a movie. “The Scroll” by Grant R. Jeffrey and Alton L. Gansky is descriptive without being dull. I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
Theology: n/a
Family-friendliness: 4/5 (There’s some violence throughout the story, but I believe this book would be appropriate for a teenager)
Overall: 3/5
