Wil's Bones

By Kevin Bowen

Archaeologist Wil Wilson turns the world upside down when he discovers the bones of Jesus. The contemporary adventure begins with the Secretary of State's visit to Israel being less than a week away.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930892128
• ISBN13: 9781930892125
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Engage Pub
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A great read!

Kevin Bowen brings an interesting mix to his writing: a Master of Divinity; a Master in Health Care Management; and a Bachelor of History. He has lived in disparate parts of the world, and has experience both in the corporate world and academia.Wil's Bones is the story of a complicated man with a sad personal history who makes it his life's quest to find the bones of Jesus and disprove theories of Christianity. Dr. Wil Wilson's father was a hypocritical sadist who used religion as a shield to batter his wife and children and lead an alcoholic life. Wil resolves to destroy the religion that produced such a painful cycle for him and his mother. He becomes a renowned archaeologist living in Israel.When the Israeli and U.S. government hire Wil to search for explosives in the two most logical places that Jesus would have been buried after being taken down from the cross, Wil is ecstatic. But when he uncovers a hidden room with bones and a tablet that translates "King of the Jews," his rebellious announcement to the public causes chaos in the Christian world and puts his life in danger. With a presidential election close at hand, Wil's next discovery is even more terrifying: "It was obvious. Ninety-two names times 100 grand equaled $9.2 million. They were funding the President's re-election campaign from Wil's project. Wil's mind was flying. He remembered Brock's peculiar look of concerned shock the previous day, when he made reference to the congressman and the large amounts of money they were spending on the project. Did they think he knew?"Wil's Bones is a classic adventure story. The good guy is cast as a bad guy, while the bad guys are up to their tricks. It is up to the good guy to expose the plot, clear up his good name, and...oh yes...get the girl in the end. And, there is a wonderful cat story stuck in the middle.Wil's Bones is the type of book that is almost impossible to put down once the reader gets past the first page. What could be more engrossing than the discovery of the bones of Jesus? And what is more logical than to tie such a discovery into the rise and fall of politicians, churches, and governments? The plot is fantastic; the characters are engaging, and the love story between Wil and Hope is tender and innocent. A great read.Shelley Glodowski, Reviewer

Great action and dialogue!

This is an excellent novel, which demonstrates the authors knowledge of the weakness of humanity and the volatility of world politics and religion. The unexpected plot turns make for an adventurous read, and the dialogue flowed with an ease which made it a pleasure to turn the pages.

Riveting!

A fast read that keeps you turning the pages. Just when you think you've figired it out... SURPRISE! New twist!

A Fun Adventure that cannot be put down!

I can't wait to see what the author writes about next. The characters were real and the plot kept me thinking far beyond the last page.

Surprising! Kept me on the edge of my seat!

Thought provoking! I found the plot fascinating as it leads down some very interesting paths. Its contemporary setting is cleverly cloaked in historical significance as both past and present are woven into a tapestry of mystery and intrigue. I found myself surprised throughout as I was continually confronted with the unexpected. Fun! Fast-paced! Thrilling! Can't wait for his next book!