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Harvey Bennett #7
The Book of Bones: Harvey Bennett, Thrillers 7
THE SONS OF GOD ONCE WALKED AMONG US
A dark thread runs through the history of humanity, and it will change everything.
“They were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown…”—Genesis 6:4
When Harvey Bennett’s friend is taken hostage, Harvey’s mission appears to be
Find The Book of Bones—a lost dialog of Plato that details the rise and fall of the Atlantean civilization.
But Harvey is not the only one looking for this lost and ancient tome. Powerful forces want it for their own dark purpose, and for the terrifying secret it contains—a truth hidden for centuries, and one that will change everything we know about human history.
HARVEY BENNETT IS ABOUT TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY OF THE BOOK OF BONES.
AND THE TRUTH MAY KILL HIM.
An epic, world-spanning thriller with high-octane action and adventure, The Book of Bones is a perfect blend of history, science, religion, and travel. You will not be able to put it down!
A dark thread runs through the history of humanity, and it will change everything.
“They were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown…”—Genesis 6:4
When Harvey Bennett’s friend is taken hostage, Harvey’s mission appears to be
Find The Book of Bones—a lost dialog of Plato that details the rise and fall of the Atlantean civilization.
But Harvey is not the only one looking for this lost and ancient tome. Powerful forces want it for their own dark purpose, and for the terrifying secret it contains—a truth hidden for centuries, and one that will change everything we know about human history.
HARVEY BENNETT IS ABOUT TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY OF THE BOOK OF BONES.
AND THE TRUTH MAY KILL HIM.
An epic, world-spanning thriller with high-octane action and adventure, The Book of Bones is a perfect blend of history, science, religion, and travel. You will not be able to put it down!
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Nick Thacker
112 books444 followersNick Thacker is a thriller author from Texas who lives in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys reading in a hammock on the beach, skiing, drinking whiskey, and hanging out with his beautiful wife, two dogs, and two daughters.
For more information, visit Nick online at www.nickthacker.com
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
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March 7, 2025
This was my favorite of the series!!
September 13, 2019
The Book of Bones (Harvey Bennett Thrillers 7) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The Greek philosopher Plato's long-lost tome on the fall of Atlantis is the prize in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between rival terrorist groups, in Nick Thacker's excellent archeological mystery-thriller, The Book of Bones, Book 7 in his Harvey Bennett Thrillers series.
MCs Harvey Bennett and Julia must beat off all rivals to attain the eponymous Book, rescue their friend Reggie - held hostage against Bennett's success - oh, and stay alive at the same time!
Needless to say, it's a perilous quest and the perils come thick and fast enough to make your heart almost stop as you're so breathless with the tension and excitement of this great story.
What's so special about the Book of Bones? What hidden powers will it bestow on its possessor?
Seek out the hidden truths within at your local bookstore, crusader and behold, all will be revealed!
The Greek philosopher Plato's long-lost tome on the fall of Atlantis is the prize in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between rival terrorist groups, in Nick Thacker's excellent archeological mystery-thriller, The Book of Bones, Book 7 in his Harvey Bennett Thrillers series.
MCs Harvey Bennett and Julia must beat off all rivals to attain the eponymous Book, rescue their friend Reggie - held hostage against Bennett's success - oh, and stay alive at the same time!
Needless to say, it's a perilous quest and the perils come thick and fast enough to make your heart almost stop as you're so breathless with the tension and excitement of this great story.
What's so special about the Book of Bones? What hidden powers will it bestow on its possessor?
Seek out the hidden truths within at your local bookstore, crusader and behold, all will be revealed!
September 27, 2019
A well written book with characters from other books in the series. The action carried throughout each chapter and was easy to follow. I did find some places were too wordy but all in all, a good read.
November 23, 2023
Another well written story, with an old face reappearing and splitting the team.
Sometimes it felt that the two parts, running in stereo, were running at different speeds but it all came together nicely. Suprise at the end too. Hope the next book is as good.
Sometimes it felt that the two parts, running in stereo, were running at different speeds but it all came together nicely. Suprise at the end too. Hope the next book is as good.
January 9, 2021
Another exciting Harvey Bennett novel
The Book of Bones features the return of the Hawk and ups the ante on peril for the team. The action takes place in Alaska, Italy or Peru and the journeys in between and the story is again focused on an ancient population that may be the Atlantic's or possibly even older as the Nephilim. We also find out more about the waring factions after the book, the Temple of Solomon, and another potential location for the Hall of Records. However, one criticism is the urgency over tracking down those behind the experiments in the Aryan Agenda - only 2 months until the next phase of their plan - is not really adequately addressed. I still can' t wait to read the Cain Conspiracy though!
The Book of Bones features the return of the Hawk and ups the ante on peril for the team. The action takes place in Alaska, Italy or Peru and the journeys in between and the story is again focused on an ancient population that may be the Atlantic's or possibly even older as the Nephilim. We also find out more about the waring factions after the book, the Temple of Solomon, and another potential location for the Hall of Records. However, one criticism is the urgency over tracking down those behind the experiments in the Aryan Agenda - only 2 months until the next phase of their plan - is not really adequately addressed. I still can' t wait to read the Cain Conspiracy though!
October 20, 2020
A Surprised Attack
She rode shotgun "though she was carrying a massively upgraded version of the Old West's description of a shotgun" ... Mercenaries were paid based on the number of projects undertaken "and an overall quantitative assessment..." We must follow in the path of the ferry because then we can make better time than the ferry... They will shoot "on site," or perhaps "on sight?" The author certainly doesn't know. At least there was eventually a "surprised attack."
She rode shotgun "though she was carrying a massively upgraded version of the Old West's description of a shotgun" ... Mercenaries were paid based on the number of projects undertaken "and an overall quantitative assessment..." We must follow in the path of the ferry because then we can make better time than the ferry... They will shoot "on site," or perhaps "on sight?" The author certainly doesn't know. At least there was eventually a "surprised attack."
May 12, 2020
While I wait for my heart rate to settle down
The Book of Bones is typical of Nick Thacker: it glues you to your chair with nail biting action, despicable villains, plots that have more twists than a nest of vipers! A love story, humor, and characters you come to love. Thanks Nick. During this time of pandemic quarantine your books beat the angst and boredom.
The Book of Bones is typical of Nick Thacker: it glues you to your chair with nail biting action, despicable villains, plots that have more twists than a nest of vipers! A love story, humor, and characters you come to love. Thanks Nick. During this time of pandemic quarantine your books beat the angst and boredom.
September 9, 2020
Plato’s final masterpiece
This book again started out slower than I liked but it kept building in intensity as the players kept popping up. Harvey (Ben) was His usually docile self until he got riled up. Julie was the heroine again but the surprises kept coming until the very end. Read it and enjoy.
This book again started out slower than I liked but it kept building in intensity as the players kept popping up. Harvey (Ben) was His usually docile self until he got riled up. Julie was the heroine again but the surprises kept coming until the very end. Read it and enjoy.
January 19, 2021
Mesmerizing brain food!
Nick Thacker has done it again. Thrills, kills and archeoloically packed with bonus biblical notations galore. Makes you wonder IF there is something to it. Quiet possibly as myth and lore had to have come from hard reality. Research, theory and embellishment mind bending; awesome! PottsvillePA_01182021.
Nick Thacker has done it again. Thrills, kills and archeoloically packed with bonus biblical notations galore. Makes you wonder IF there is something to it. Quiet possibly as myth and lore had to have come from hard reality. Research, theory and embellishment mind bending; awesome! PottsvillePA_01182021.
March 27, 2022
Great read
Ben and Julie make a great couple both professionally and personally. Neither are afraid of going all out to help or save someone. This time they have two friends they need to rescue from Garza and a college professor from a fraction of the Masons. This is non-stop action. Great job. Thank you.
Ben and Julie make a great couple both professionally and personally. Neither are afraid of going all out to help or save someone. This time they have two friends they need to rescue from Garza and a college professor from a fraction of the Masons. This is non-stop action. Great job. Thank you.
April 19, 2022
Thriller
This book is definitely a page turner. It has a interesting twist . Who would ever think to write about biblical giants? This book has plenty of action, romance and even a forever wicked villain. Its a fun read. Entertained me for a few late nights. Good job Nick Thacker!
This book is definitely a page turner. It has a interesting twist . Who would ever think to write about biblical giants? This book has plenty of action, romance and even a forever wicked villain. Its a fun read. Entertained me for a few late nights. Good job Nick Thacker!
June 8, 2022
Since I have found Nick Thacker s books I have really enjoyed his Harvey Bennett series. I like the adventures of the CSO team.. The only thing I don't like is the Amazon only will sell you the Kendall Version of the last few books in the series. It is not right I feel like they are forcing me to get a Kendall and I will not. I hope Mr. Thacker reads this and changes them on this.
August 4, 2025
No one left behind is key!
Great read. What a wonderful mystery with Red & Sarah being kidnapped and held ransom for The Book of Bones. Well the culprit again is "The Hawk" and the team of 3,Ben. Julia and Archie, with no idea where they are. The team starts with Spain and Italy. No good results. Then storyline will make you want to stay up all night to finish it.
Great read. What a wonderful mystery with Red & Sarah being kidnapped and held ransom for The Book of Bones. Well the culprit again is "The Hawk" and the team of 3,Ben. Julia and Archie, with no idea where they are. The team starts with Spain and Italy. No good results. Then storyline will make you want to stay up all night to finish it.
September 3, 2025
This was another good adventure novel by this author. However, it contains an overwhelming number of typos that are very annoying and should have been addressed prior to publication. I assume that in a rush to go to print, the author did not proofread his work accordingly. I hope this does not hold true for the remainder of this series.
May 21, 2020
Talk about action
I didn’t know there were that many ways to almost die! Harvey Bennett and the CSO team continue to fight bad guys and get themselves into situations that are harmful. The story goes from Greece to Egypt to Alaska to Peru and back. Always a fun read!
I didn’t know there were that many ways to almost die! Harvey Bennett and the CSO team continue to fight bad guys and get themselves into situations that are harmful. The story goes from Greece to Egypt to Alaska to Peru and back. Always a fun read!
June 24, 2020
Another adventure with Ben and gang
What I like about these adventures with Ben is the history of the world inserted in the plot of the story. Yes sometimes the plot is far fetched but it is also exciting.
What I like about these adventures with Ben is the history of the world inserted in the plot of the story. Yes sometimes the plot is far fetched but it is also exciting.
July 4, 2020
Another great story
This is an excellent series that continues to impress. This time, events find our team split, with Ben and Julie desperate to find Reggie and Sarah. If you enjoy Kevin Tumlinson and AG Riddle you’ll love this series.
This is an excellent series that continues to impress. This time, events find our team split, with Ben and Julie desperate to find Reggie and Sarah. If you enjoy Kevin Tumlinson and AG Riddle you’ll love this series.
June 24, 2021
Fast moving thriller.
Fast moving thriller involving the Catholic Church, Masons, historians etc trying to create and others trying to disrupt the development of a superior human species of giants.
Fast moving thriller involving the Catholic Church, Masons, historians etc trying to create and others trying to disrupt the development of a superior human species of giants.
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January 21, 2022Book of Bones
Ben and Julie, Reggie and Sarah, will they ever slow down? From the Vatican to Peru's jungles. Ancient temples and secretive societies abound. Their adventures encompass millennia and keep me guessing. More please!
Ben and Julie, Reggie and Sarah, will they ever slow down? From the Vatican to Peru's jungles. Ancient temples and secretive societies abound. Their adventures encompass millennia and keep me guessing. More please!
December 3, 2022
Good story. Finally stopped rushing the ending. This was satisfying. However, lost 2 stars because no one proofread the book - missing words, bad grammar, sentences without verbs. These things really brought the reading experience down.
November 4, 2025
The Book of Bones
Harvey 'Ben' Bennett and his fiance Juliet are again tangled in something they don't quite understand, but that doesn't stop them from going headlong into the fray. Read this exciting novel to find out who comes out in the end.
Harvey 'Ben' Bennett and his fiance Juliet are again tangled in something they don't quite understand, but that doesn't stop them from going headlong into the fray. Read this exciting novel to find out who comes out in the end.
March 2, 2020
Two stars is all it gets.
This book didn't make any sense to me. I Did not get even 10% into the book when I gave up on it. Sorry!
This book didn't make any sense to me. I Did not get even 10% into the book when I gave up on it. Sorry!
April 24, 2020
Adventure, action, plenty of characters (good and bad), stories within stories and surprises at almost every page - what is there not to like. Keep 'em coming Nick!
July 25, 2020
I like the characters, the stories and the writing in this series.
November 26, 2020
This was a great addition to the Harvey Bennet series, this one had a bit more violence in it but it was full of excitement and suspense. There is very little profanity and I've enjoyed the series.
December 27, 2020
Best ever
It was thrilling all the way through and the characters were very interesting. I would recommend the whole series. Cant wait to read the rest.
It was thrilling all the way through and the characters were very interesting. I would recommend the whole series. Cant wait to read the rest.
September 24, 2021
exciting, action packed
Ben and his crew are off to rescue the kidnapped victims, but keep running into obstacles in the way. Do they manage to get away again?
Ben and his crew are off to rescue the kidnapped victims, but keep running into obstacles in the way. Do they manage to get away again?
July 9, 2022
Getting bored of this series. I have a couple more on the shelf, but if it doesn't pick up soon, I'll give up.
May 3, 2023
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series and am eagerly waiting for the next book next March.
September 25, 2023
loved it
The book was exciting and interesting. As usual a lot of mistakes though. I love the mix of archeological history
The book was exciting and interesting. As usual a lot of mistakes though. I love the mix of archeological history
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