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The Cuneiform Caper
When Reese Walker finds what she suspects is a very valuable and career changing artifact, she is beyond elated! She seeks approval to fund further research and find the answers she so desperately seeks regarding her find. However, just as she gets that funding her world gets turned upside down when the artifact is stolen. With very few leads to go on, she embarks on a journey that turns out to be so much more than she bargained for, both professionally and personally.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2014
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Roselyn Jewell
11 books5 followersI'm an author, a wife, a mother, a friend, a sister, a daughter, and so much more! I've always loved reading and found myself wanting to continue the stories I loved so much, which is how I started writing. Now I've finally reached my dream of being published. My novels are mainly romance, though there are a lot of other elements as well. My books prove that you can have the romance and the passion without having to sacrifice great plot lines or strong character personalities.
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June 27, 2015
This is the story of Reese, a college professor who is dealing with a missing artifact while sorting out her relationship with her best friend Caleb.
***Spoiler Alert***
There were a lot of issues that I have with this book. Which, by the way, actually didn't focus primarily on 'The Cuneiform Caper'. It seemed as though the missing tablet was an afterthought.
First of all, it was really slow and uninteresting. The characters didn't seem to have any depth and really didn't grab my attention in any way, which made it hard for me to get through the book.
Secondly, the relationship between Reese and Caleb fell flat. They finally declare their feelings for each other, make out on the floor, then go to bed and sleep. Really! After secretly loving each other for years and then finally declaring their love they just snuggle up and go to sleep? Then, after this they barely have any interaction with each other until Reese finds out that she is adopted and Caleb knew and didn't tell her. At this point she runs out on him and refuses to speak to him. Then, after all of this, in the end he finds her and proposes out of the blue and she accepts as if nothing had happened.
Lastly, I had a big issue with the fact that the author didn't keep the facts straight throughout the story. Days were mixed up, such as Reese mentioning it was Saturday then later that day mentions it was Tuesday. Now, one or two mistakes like this wouldn't really bother me too much, but there were a string of them throughout the book. Such as the fact that it is mentioned that her mother walked out when she was 10 and her father died soon after, but earlier at another point in the book Reese states that her father gave her a college graduation present. Also, Caleb says that he overheard her parents talking about her adoption 12 years earlier (That would mean that she was in her twenties when he found out, which would mean that her mother was still around at that point). Also, at one point Reese goes on a date with another guy. She drives to the restaurant, but calls Caleb to help her get out of it. He shows up and drives her home. They spend the night together then he leaves in the morning. She soon follows and drives to work. How could she drive to work if she left her car at the restaurant?
There are more issues like the ones I mentioned above throughout the book, but the ones I've mentioned are the ones that seem to stick out the most for me. I usually don't point out all of the mistakes and pick books apart like this when I write reviews, as I know it is not easy to write a novel. I do give the author credit for the effort she put into writing The Cuneiform Caper. Unfortunately, there were so many mistakes that I had a really hard time reading and enjoying this book. I hope that in the future the author will take note of this and take more care when writing and proofreading. Also, these mistakes should have easily been picked up by an editor.
***Spoiler Alert***
There were a lot of issues that I have with this book. Which, by the way, actually didn't focus primarily on 'The Cuneiform Caper'. It seemed as though the missing tablet was an afterthought.
First of all, it was really slow and uninteresting. The characters didn't seem to have any depth and really didn't grab my attention in any way, which made it hard for me to get through the book.
Secondly, the relationship between Reese and Caleb fell flat. They finally declare their feelings for each other, make out on the floor, then go to bed and sleep. Really! After secretly loving each other for years and then finally declaring their love they just snuggle up and go to sleep? Then, after this they barely have any interaction with each other until Reese finds out that she is adopted and Caleb knew and didn't tell her. At this point she runs out on him and refuses to speak to him. Then, after all of this, in the end he finds her and proposes out of the blue and she accepts as if nothing had happened.
Lastly, I had a big issue with the fact that the author didn't keep the facts straight throughout the story. Days were mixed up, such as Reese mentioning it was Saturday then later that day mentions it was Tuesday. Now, one or two mistakes like this wouldn't really bother me too much, but there were a string of them throughout the book. Such as the fact that it is mentioned that her mother walked out when she was 10 and her father died soon after, but earlier at another point in the book Reese states that her father gave her a college graduation present. Also, Caleb says that he overheard her parents talking about her adoption 12 years earlier (That would mean that she was in her twenties when he found out, which would mean that her mother was still around at that point). Also, at one point Reese goes on a date with another guy. She drives to the restaurant, but calls Caleb to help her get out of it. He shows up and drives her home. They spend the night together then he leaves in the morning. She soon follows and drives to work. How could she drive to work if she left her car at the restaurant?
There are more issues like the ones I mentioned above throughout the book, but the ones I've mentioned are the ones that seem to stick out the most for me. I usually don't point out all of the mistakes and pick books apart like this when I write reviews, as I know it is not easy to write a novel. I do give the author credit for the effort she put into writing The Cuneiform Caper. Unfortunately, there were so many mistakes that I had a really hard time reading and enjoying this book. I hope that in the future the author will take note of this and take more care when writing and proofreading. Also, these mistakes should have easily been picked up by an editor.
July 27, 2014
I must say that The Cuneiform Caper is a mixture of romance and touch of academic influence. I enjoyed the fact that Miss Jewell embarked on a very interesting topic about the clay tablet which grabbed my attention. In my will of not giving away the gems of this book, suffice it to say that the clay tablet Reese Walker found is where the teachings of a master to a well-documented, religious figure was written. On the first chapter, you could fairly say that the plot seems to border on Dan Brown’s style of storytelling. However, in the story, the clay tablet was stolen, and that is where the mystery of the clay tablet changed from revealing its secrets to finding it.
A strength of The Cuneiform Caper is the way romance entered the story. It is a feat, knowing that the book started on mystery, then moving to romance. Many writers find it difficult to somewhat change dominating genre in the middle of the story, yet The Cuneiform Caper did just that. In the book, Reese Walker seemed to be comfortable in her life as a researcher and professor, yet when the clay tablet was stolen, her life as she knew it broke into pieces, and she started seeing the reality – that she is alone, lonely, and afraid, with nothing but her achievement as a Stanford professor to console her.
However, mystery and investigative side reenters The Cuneiform Caper many times as we follow Reese Walker uncover who stole the clay tablet – and why – although by this time, Reese is also discovering something in herself that is more valuable than any recognition the ancient tablet can give her.
Another strength of The Cuneiform Caper is the rich vocabulary and excellent editing. Miss Jewell did a great job in making sure that The Cuneiform Caper will not be getting any negative feedback regarding editing.
Unfortunately, the ending of the story left me hanging! I would like to expand on this further, but doing so will provide spoilers for the story. When you get to read The Cuneiform Caper, you would know that this is not a negative feedback, and that I am just hoping for more. I hope Miss Jewell writes a sequel to The Cuneiform Caper which tells us more about the tablet (maybe Reese and Caleb unlocking and revealing the secrets of the tablet together).
If you love romance which is close to reality (not those romance stories that are so perfect it can never happen), The Cuneiform Caper has that for you. I think many people can relate on the romantic aspect of this story because of its beautiful simplicity, with a touch of mystery to spice it all up.
A strength of The Cuneiform Caper is the way romance entered the story. It is a feat, knowing that the book started on mystery, then moving to romance. Many writers find it difficult to somewhat change dominating genre in the middle of the story, yet The Cuneiform Caper did just that. In the book, Reese Walker seemed to be comfortable in her life as a researcher and professor, yet when the clay tablet was stolen, her life as she knew it broke into pieces, and she started seeing the reality – that she is alone, lonely, and afraid, with nothing but her achievement as a Stanford professor to console her.
However, mystery and investigative side reenters The Cuneiform Caper many times as we follow Reese Walker uncover who stole the clay tablet – and why – although by this time, Reese is also discovering something in herself that is more valuable than any recognition the ancient tablet can give her.
Another strength of The Cuneiform Caper is the rich vocabulary and excellent editing. Miss Jewell did a great job in making sure that The Cuneiform Caper will not be getting any negative feedback regarding editing.
Unfortunately, the ending of the story left me hanging! I would like to expand on this further, but doing so will provide spoilers for the story. When you get to read The Cuneiform Caper, you would know that this is not a negative feedback, and that I am just hoping for more. I hope Miss Jewell writes a sequel to The Cuneiform Caper which tells us more about the tablet (maybe Reese and Caleb unlocking and revealing the secrets of the tablet together).
If you love romance which is close to reality (not those romance stories that are so perfect it can never happen), The Cuneiform Caper has that for you. I think many people can relate on the romantic aspect of this story because of its beautiful simplicity, with a touch of mystery to spice it all up.
August 21, 2015
The author provided a copy to me and I'm not sure if there were any edits that happened after I received this book, so my thoughts are on what I received and possibly not the final version.
I think this story has some good bones but needs to be developed more. It is a shorter story but it seemed to jump around, the thief was obvious to me despite a red herring and the main character, Reese, is scattered and seems to have some deeper issues tied to her family. I would have thought that the tablet being stolen would be a huge focus but not so much.
There were many errors that I noted and as I mentioned above, not sure if they were caught in a final editing.
I think this story has some good bones but needs to be developed more. It is a shorter story but it seemed to jump around, the thief was obvious to me despite a red herring and the main character, Reese, is scattered and seems to have some deeper issues tied to her family. I would have thought that the tablet being stolen would be a huge focus but not so much.
There were many errors that I noted and as I mentioned above, not sure if they were caught in a final editing.
August 11, 2014
The Cuneiform Caper is an unusual book by Roselyn Jewell. There are elements of romance as well as elements of mystery. It deals with a very controversial topic: that Jesus went to Egypt soon after his birth to escape the King; hat while there, he studied magic and witchcraft; and that the man who taught him had written something down. This was on the tablet that was found. The characters are well developed, although at first it was a little confusing. The plot is very well developed. The book is not one to be read when one is sleepy because you need to finish it without too much of a break. You need to be alert to fully understand the significance of some of the people and actions. You have to read this more carefully than Roselyn's other books.
Reese Walker is a professor and analyst at Stanford University. She works on analyzing what others bring back from dig sites. She also teaches general education classes but wants to teach the advanced rather than a general class. She is sorting the items brought back from a recent dig that Caleb had taken. As she is finishing, she comes across what looks like a piece of clay. Instead it is an ancient tablet. From the little that she sees in the few minutes she has to see it, she believes this is a tablet written by the man who taught Jesus while Jesus was in Egypt. Now she has to get a team together to research it and money to pay for the research. Will she find out what the tablet is and will she get the team together to work on it.
Caleb is a professor at Stanford who goes out on digs and brings them home. He has just broken up with his latest girlfriend which delights Reese. Caleb has been friends with Caleb since Middle School. He wants to be on the team that researches the tablet. It also means working closely to Reese.
Dimitri is a short man with a prosthetic leg. He grosses people out because he is dirty and stinks. His eating habits show a lack of manners. He has a loud annoying voice and he wants to be in on everything.
Will Reese and Caleb find out the tablet is real and says what they thought it would say? Will Reese finally be able to go to a dig site? Will they have problems caused by Dimitri? What will she find out when she manages to research the item?
Reese Walker is a professor and analyst at Stanford University. She works on analyzing what others bring back from dig sites. She also teaches general education classes but wants to teach the advanced rather than a general class. She is sorting the items brought back from a recent dig that Caleb had taken. As she is finishing, she comes across what looks like a piece of clay. Instead it is an ancient tablet. From the little that she sees in the few minutes she has to see it, she believes this is a tablet written by the man who taught Jesus while Jesus was in Egypt. Now she has to get a team together to research it and money to pay for the research. Will she find out what the tablet is and will she get the team together to work on it.
Caleb is a professor at Stanford who goes out on digs and brings them home. He has just broken up with his latest girlfriend which delights Reese. Caleb has been friends with Caleb since Middle School. He wants to be on the team that researches the tablet. It also means working closely to Reese.
Dimitri is a short man with a prosthetic leg. He grosses people out because he is dirty and stinks. His eating habits show a lack of manners. He has a loud annoying voice and he wants to be in on everything.
Will Reese and Caleb find out the tablet is real and says what they thought it would say? Will Reese finally be able to go to a dig site? Will they have problems caused by Dimitri? What will she find out when she manages to research the item?
September 10, 2014
The Cuneiform Caper by Roselyn Jewell
The Cuneiform Caper is an interesting novel that combines mystery, romance and moral lessons. It is less about cuneiforms and capers than it is about growing and maturing. The character of archeologist and professor Reese Walker is multi-dimensional and real. She has lots of flaws and a complicated, somewhat spoiled, personality that invokes a variety of emotions both in the reader and the other characters in the book. As a reader, we both like and dislike Reese, while understanding her ambitions, her emotions, and the selfish behavior in which she indulges.
Through the events surrounding the disappearance of an ancient tablet, Reese is forced to re-examine her priorities and ambitions. When she first discovers the tablet, she is sure she has found the opportunity that will launch into stardom in her career as an archeologist and establish her value in the academic world among her university peers. When the tablet goes missing, Reese is forced to re-focus on her teaching career, a career that she has always considered a necessary adjunct to her career as a researcher. One inquisitive student encourages Reese to revisit her role as professor and she realizes how fulfilling that career choice can be.
The other characters in the novel play a pivotal role is Reese's journey towards fulfillment and happiness. Her best friend Caleb, to whom she always turns in a crisis, is steadfast in his devotion and is constantly there to support her, console her or rescue her as she hunts for the missing cuneiform. Dimitri, the pathetic cripple who craves Reese's attention but is more likely to provoke sympathy and understanding from the reader than from Reese, provides a bit of creepiness, a vehicle for the mystery and serves to illuminate Reese's personality flaws.
When Reese finally discovers the culprit who has taken the tablet and thrust on her this self-examination, the culprit accuses Reese of being responsible for the tablets disappearance. Whether or not Reese is cognizant of her own responsibility for the tragedy is not entirely clear. Perhaps Reese, like most of us, still has more growing to do.
The Cuneiform Caper is an interesting novel that combines mystery, romance and moral lessons. It is less about cuneiforms and capers than it is about growing and maturing. The character of archeologist and professor Reese Walker is multi-dimensional and real. She has lots of flaws and a complicated, somewhat spoiled, personality that invokes a variety of emotions both in the reader and the other characters in the book. As a reader, we both like and dislike Reese, while understanding her ambitions, her emotions, and the selfish behavior in which she indulges.
Through the events surrounding the disappearance of an ancient tablet, Reese is forced to re-examine her priorities and ambitions. When she first discovers the tablet, she is sure she has found the opportunity that will launch into stardom in her career as an archeologist and establish her value in the academic world among her university peers. When the tablet goes missing, Reese is forced to re-focus on her teaching career, a career that she has always considered a necessary adjunct to her career as a researcher. One inquisitive student encourages Reese to revisit her role as professor and she realizes how fulfilling that career choice can be.
The other characters in the novel play a pivotal role is Reese's journey towards fulfillment and happiness. Her best friend Caleb, to whom she always turns in a crisis, is steadfast in his devotion and is constantly there to support her, console her or rescue her as she hunts for the missing cuneiform. Dimitri, the pathetic cripple who craves Reese's attention but is more likely to provoke sympathy and understanding from the reader than from Reese, provides a bit of creepiness, a vehicle for the mystery and serves to illuminate Reese's personality flaws.
When Reese finally discovers the culprit who has taken the tablet and thrust on her this self-examination, the culprit accuses Reese of being responsible for the tablets disappearance. Whether or not Reese is cognizant of her own responsibility for the tragedy is not entirely clear. Perhaps Reese, like most of us, still has more growing to do.
June 20, 2015
Reese Walker, a professor at Stanford, has found not only the archeological discovery of a life time, but also a relationship that just might take her out of the dating circuit for good. She hopes that her good fortunes in her career and personal life can take away the pain of the past, but just as everything seems to be coming together, it all falls apart. The artifact is stolen, and a long buried secret threatens to destroy her relationship and her grasp of her past. Reese must choose whether or not she has the strength or will to fight for her future and reclaim her out of control life.
By the title of the book and the start to the story, readers will think that The Cuneiform Caper is going to be an archeological mystery. Though the artifact does play a background part in the story, the book is really a romance, with the artifact playing an important role in how that romance ultimately develops. Readers seeking a mystery will find only a minor one with a predictable solution. The romance is clean -- maybe a bit too much so -- as there are only hints at any real passion between the characters, and some of the behaviors didn't seem natural for the situations. The premise behind the romance is sweet and satisfying, though, and readers will enjoy its development.
Full review on my blog at http://kristinehallways.blogspot.com/...
By the title of the book and the start to the story, readers will think that The Cuneiform Caper is going to be an archeological mystery. Though the artifact does play a background part in the story, the book is really a romance, with the artifact playing an important role in how that romance ultimately develops. Readers seeking a mystery will find only a minor one with a predictable solution. The romance is clean -- maybe a bit too much so -- as there are only hints at any real passion between the characters, and some of the behaviors didn't seem natural for the situations. The premise behind the romance is sweet and satisfying, though, and readers will enjoy its development.
Full review on my blog at http://kristinehallways.blogspot.com/...
June 16, 2015
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Reese is a really hard working woman. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient tablet, but like every story, this story has a twist too. It was very nice to see Reese so emotionally strong, when a life-changing object was stolen from her. It was so hard for her. Reese is a very lonely person. She is a professor at Stanford and teaches archaeology to dumb students.
So the good things... The cover is really eye catchy, no doubt! To see how Reese handled herself when the tablet was stolen from her was very inspiring. Caleb is another character, actually Reese's best friend and crush. The story is very simple, find the tablet, thats it! Ok, The idea is good! The writing style of the author is very engulfing. What I didn't like... The thing that Reese never expressed her feelings for Caleb. It was like slow torture, and guess what? Even Caleb never expressed. I wanted to punch the screen! Teeheehee! There was romance, archaeology, mystery etc... Everything was perfect. I really want a sequel beacuse I want to read more about the 'tablet'.
The Cuneiform Caper is a book that you won't put down, as it's short and intriguing. Amazing job! Highly recommended for mystery lovers!
Reese is a really hard working woman. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient tablet, but like every story, this story has a twist too. It was very nice to see Reese so emotionally strong, when a life-changing object was stolen from her. It was so hard for her. Reese is a very lonely person. She is a professor at Stanford and teaches archaeology to dumb students.
So the good things... The cover is really eye catchy, no doubt! To see how Reese handled herself when the tablet was stolen from her was very inspiring. Caleb is another character, actually Reese's best friend and crush. The story is very simple, find the tablet, thats it! Ok, The idea is good! The writing style of the author is very engulfing. What I didn't like... The thing that Reese never expressed her feelings for Caleb. It was like slow torture, and guess what? Even Caleb never expressed. I wanted to punch the screen! Teeheehee! There was romance, archaeology, mystery etc... Everything was perfect. I really want a sequel beacuse I want to read more about the 'tablet'.
The Cuneiform Caper is a book that you won't put down, as it's short and intriguing. Amazing job! Highly recommended for mystery lovers!
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