Book Review: The Lost Scrolls by Michael J. Scott

 

The Lost Scrolls by Michael J. Scott

ISBN: 978-1-937844-90-5
Paperback: 356 pages
Size: 5.25 x 8
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Retail Price: $16.99

Overview

When Dr. Jonathan Munro’s house is broken into, and his former best friend and colleague, archaeologist Stephen Kaufman, is knifed in the streets of Ankara, he is thrust into a world of international criminals who will stop at nothing to claim the priceless artifact Dr. Kaufman unearthed - a scroll revealing the location of the missing autographs of the New Testament.

But is it the find of the century, or a costly fraud?

As he flees with Isabel, Kaufman’s beguiling sister, Dr. Munro finds himself pursued by relentless mercenaries intent on seizing this incalculable treasure for themselves. Through some of Christianity’s most revered historical sites, he and Isabel must race to unravel the clues and find the autographs before they fall into the wrong hands.

Stephanie’s Review

I thoroughly enjoy a book that hooks me from the beginning. The Lost Scrolls hooked me and held my interest until the end. Filled with several significant characters, which I don’t normally care to know more than two-three main characters, The Lost Scrolls takes readers on a winding road of adventure with a bit of a love story tossed in for the romance fans. even with several lead characters to keep up with and the fact that The Lost Scrolls isn’t a romance novel, which is my preferred read, I could not put The Lost Scrolls down.

The characters are well developed and believable and they drew me into the story as much as the action. Some  characters you’ll like. Some perhaps not; one character is quite dark.

I liked how Mr. Munro shared his Biblical beliefs as well as giving the reader a good action adventure story.

The Lost Scrolls is a quick paced keep-you-on-the-edge of your seat Ancient history read. It’s a good book.

About the Author

Michael J. Scott is the author of six novels, Eye of Darkness, Spilled Milk, The Copper Smith and two Jefferson's Road novels. "The Lost Scrolls" is his first novel with Ellechor Publishing House, and its sequel "The Elixir of Life" is slated to be published in 2013.

Michael is also a husband, father of three, preacher, teacher, poet and playwright. He graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Christian College in Bel Air, Maryland in 1992, and has served churches in Ohio, Indiana, and New York. He currently lives with his family outside of Rochester, New York

Learn more about the author at http://michaeljscott.wordpress.com/

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."