Abraham's Bones

As political conditions continue to deteriorate in the Middle
East, Vatican officials urge archeologist
John Christopher to accept the position as ambassador-at-large to the upcoming
negotiations. As a former official in the American State Department, he is
familiar with the problems of the region and personally acquainted with many of
its leaders. When Christopher arrives in Israel, he is surprised to discover
that Julia Siedman has been appointed as the American envoy. Christopher has
not seen Julia since she canceled their wedding and returned her engagement
ring almost a year before.



Tensions continue to mount as Christopher finds himself
caught in a power struggle between national leaders who want peace and those
who believe their position can be improved by armed conflict. The discovery of
some ancient artifacts threatens to topple the delicate balance of power
between the many factions in the region.



The sudden disappearance of one of Washington's most
powerful congressmen transforms what Christopher expected to be a routine
negotiation into an intricate web of faith, murder, and deceit.