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Sean Wyatt #7
The Jerusalem Creed
The Action. Never. Stops.
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When Babylonian armies invaded Jerusalem, they ripped through the city, leaving a swath of destruction in their wake and they took almost everything Israel held sacred. Almost.
Under the cover of darkness, the high priest dispatched two of his most trusted friends to the far reaches of the empire and beyond to hide three of their most powerful relics.
˃˃˃ A New ThreatWhen an Israeli archaeologist sends a mysterious message to a friend in the United States, Sean Wyatt and his band of part-time heroes are thrown into a global conspiracy that could mean the end of peace as we know it.
Race through foreign lands with Sean and his sidekick Tommy Schultz as they unravels ancient clues, fights his way through assassination attempts, and takes on a band of terrorists who are plotting their own brand of world war.
Will Sean be able to track down the ancient relics before the terrorists? Or will the killers recover one of the ancient world's most powerful and mysterious combination of artifacts ?
There's only one way to find out.
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First published July 2, 2015
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About the author
Ernest Dempsey
71 books475 followersErnest Dempsey is a huge fan of action/adventure thrillers and science fiction.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
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July 6, 2015
I received a free Beta copy of ‘The Jerusalem Creed’ from the author in exchange for an honest review. This is a very exciting thriller that is full of suspense, action, and adventure featuring ancient biblical history, a kidnapped archaeologist, a search for hidden artifacts, solving ancient riddles, and a demented egomaniac filled with hatred for The West. Sean, Tommy, Adriana, and friends attempt to stop the murder of millions of people. It is obvious that the author has done a great job of researching historical facts and has developed each character fully. I enjoyed the unique colorful and descriptive phrases that the author scattered throughout the book. I also like the familiar and humorous banter between Sean and Tommy. I found it very difficult to put the book down. I’m definitely hooked on the Sean Wyatt series and recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading an adventure-filled historical fiction thriller.
February 22, 2019
The Jerusalem Creed - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Just when you thought Sean Wyatt stories couldn't get any better, along comes the fantastic The Jerusalem Creed, no 7 in the fantastic Ernest Dempsey's Sean Wyatt Thrillers series, that you shouldn't miss at any cost.
A mix of James Bond, Ethan Hunt and Indiana Jones, self-funded millionaire Sean Wyatt is an ex-Axis US Government agent, who now works with his best friend Tommy Schulz and 'the kids' young IT experts Tara and Alex at Tommy's IAA archaeological foundation. Needless to say they're soon drawn into another exciting adventure, where they have gun-battles and daring escapades with deadly criminals - this time on the trail of the Tablets of Destiny, that were empowered by God and given to Daniel the prophet who was a chief advisor to Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon and together with another long-hidden ancient artefact compose a weapon of mass destruction that an Arabian megalomaniac seeks to destroy his enemies in the West and elsewhere.
Who originally hid the Tablets? What happens to both Sean and Tommy's homes?
How can Sean and Tommy locate the artefacts before it's too late?
Who is Mahmoud al Najaar? Where do the friends have to travel in their search?
You're sure to love the nail-biting excitement of The Jerusalem Creed [and all Ernest Dempsey's other thrillers], so grab yourself a copy today and buckle up for a wild cross-continental adventure that'll set your heart pounding and put a big smile on your face!
Just when you thought Sean Wyatt stories couldn't get any better, along comes the fantastic The Jerusalem Creed, no 7 in the fantastic Ernest Dempsey's Sean Wyatt Thrillers series, that you shouldn't miss at any cost.
A mix of James Bond, Ethan Hunt and Indiana Jones, self-funded millionaire Sean Wyatt is an ex-Axis US Government agent, who now works with his best friend Tommy Schulz and 'the kids' young IT experts Tara and Alex at Tommy's IAA archaeological foundation. Needless to say they're soon drawn into another exciting adventure, where they have gun-battles and daring escapades with deadly criminals - this time on the trail of the Tablets of Destiny, that were empowered by God and given to Daniel the prophet who was a chief advisor to Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon and together with another long-hidden ancient artefact compose a weapon of mass destruction that an Arabian megalomaniac seeks to destroy his enemies in the West and elsewhere.
Who originally hid the Tablets? What happens to both Sean and Tommy's homes?
How can Sean and Tommy locate the artefacts before it's too late?
Who is Mahmoud al Najaar? Where do the friends have to travel in their search?
You're sure to love the nail-biting excitement of The Jerusalem Creed [and all Ernest Dempsey's other thrillers], so grab yourself a copy today and buckle up for a wild cross-continental adventure that'll set your heart pounding and put a big smile on your face!
July 24, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Despite a great deal of artistic license taken, it was another fun, suspenseful, action filled romp through the world with Sean and Tommy! This time, they’re hunting ancient Hebrew artifacts and trying to keep a madman from using them to take over the world. Good plot, enjoyable characters, and great dialogue.
March 26, 2021
I have enjoyed this archeological thriller. Book has a good start and plot builds up well. Story also moves at good pace and hence enjoyed the book. Definitely will be reading more of Sean Wyatt thrillers.
January 11, 2022
Fast paced, speculative fiction. For a thriller story based on ancient religious beliefs, it was rather believable and well written. So far I have really liked all of Mr. Dempsey's novels about Sean Wyatt and his friends.
August 15, 2015
Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here!
After an explosive start (literally), the action never stops. Sean and his best friend and former boss, Tommy, have been asked by an Israeli archeologist for help in finding lost religious relics dating to the time of the Old Testament prophet, Daniel. These relics are believed to control a power that could unleash total devastation when used for evil purposes. When Sean and Tommy are attacked in their homes and the Israeli archeologist is kidnapped by a Muslim billionaire bent on destroying Western culture through the power of the relics, the race has begun. The story quickly moves from Atlanta to Israel, Indonesia, Bhutan to a final face-off in Iran.
As usual, the history behind the plot is fascinating, but what really stood out for me in this book was the growth in character development. The teasing banter between Sean and Tommy has never reached this level of playfulness in previous books in the series. There were some really funny cracks thrown at each other that showed the reader the depth of friendship between these two men. Also, minor characters from earlier books take on a larger role in this plot and begin to come Into their own as more fully-rounded individuals. The group of merry adventurers is increasing and it's good to see them all working together. I look forward to seeing more of these secondary characters in future books and learning their back stories.
The books in this series can be read as stand-alones. But reading them in order is really the way to go as each book builds on the previous one and it enhances the reader's experience seeing the progression in character development.
If you are new to the world of Sean Wyatt, welcome! You're about to become a fan. If you're already a fan, you're in for another great time.
After an explosive start (literally), the action never stops. Sean and his best friend and former boss, Tommy, have been asked by an Israeli archeologist for help in finding lost religious relics dating to the time of the Old Testament prophet, Daniel. These relics are believed to control a power that could unleash total devastation when used for evil purposes. When Sean and Tommy are attacked in their homes and the Israeli archeologist is kidnapped by a Muslim billionaire bent on destroying Western culture through the power of the relics, the race has begun. The story quickly moves from Atlanta to Israel, Indonesia, Bhutan to a final face-off in Iran.
As usual, the history behind the plot is fascinating, but what really stood out for me in this book was the growth in character development. The teasing banter between Sean and Tommy has never reached this level of playfulness in previous books in the series. There were some really funny cracks thrown at each other that showed the reader the depth of friendship between these two men. Also, minor characters from earlier books take on a larger role in this plot and begin to come Into their own as more fully-rounded individuals. The group of merry adventurers is increasing and it's good to see them all working together. I look forward to seeing more of these secondary characters in future books and learning their back stories.
The books in this series can be read as stand-alones. But reading them in order is really the way to go as each book builds on the previous one and it enhances the reader's experience seeing the progression in character development.
If you are new to the world of Sean Wyatt, welcome! You're about to become a fan. If you're already a fan, you're in for another great time.
February 15, 2017
Fairly good as a modern day thriller . Should have started from the beginning as characters from past books keep popping up, but this one, #7, was a freebie. Annoying that the Star of David appears as an early Jewish symbol centuries before it's actual use as such, and the idea that a high priest of Israel would know about the beginnings of Buddhism thousands of miles away is just too preposterous. Despite these errors I will read more as it was entertaining.
October 16, 2017
I like a quick-read action story as much as cheesy action movies where the good guys are plucky, the bad guys are bad and I can suspend disbelief about the way real life works while I'm engrossed in a good tale. This was definitely a quick read, and the best part of it was absolutely the camaraderie between the two wise-cracking male leads. The author's writing style is short and sometimes repetitive, but that's just a quibble about style and what I prefer. The thing that absolutely ruined this for me was the historical facts and dates that just cannot be overlooked. I'm willing to let some facts be fudged for storytelling and poetic license--so to speak--but the beginning of the book even clearly states a date that scholars seem to agree with for the Babylonian conquest but then states that Buddhism was already established. Too bad that the Buddha wasn't even born yet, not even by the most conservative estimates I could find. And the temple they visit wasn't built until the ninth century AD, about 1,400 years after the sack of Jerusalem. I'm so confused unless I missed something major in the book, but this is too much ignoring of facts for me to brush off. I kept reading the book out of curiosity to see if these errors would be addressed, but no, they were only exacerbated. This just wasn't the type of action thriller I'm interested in enjoying, and if you like a good mix of fact with your fiction, I wouldn't recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 10, 2020
Ah, what would an archaeological series be without searching for religious artifacts whose great power would lead to world domination?
Such is the search in The Jerusalem Creed. During the second attack on Jerusalem by Babylon, the high priest gives his breastplate (the Hoshen) along with the runes (the Urim and the Thummin) to two men to hide so that no one can use them. The Hoshen is taken to the Buddhists for safekeeping. The Urim and Thummin are taken by Daniel (yes, that Daniel) back to Babylon to basically hide them under their enemies' noses. Now, this book's super villain is searching for them so he can use the runes to determine what decisions to make in order to destroy the infidels and spread Islam.
Just once, I'd like someone to point out that these artifacts (the ark of the covenant, the runes, etc) don't have magical powers and don't respond to those other than for whom they were meant. The runes were given by God to the high priests for them to ask Him questions. They are holy, but they are also just rocks. God used them. They don't work on their own.
And for a highly skilled government operative, Sean certainly gets snuck up on a lot.
And if you are trying to murder someone to keep them from searching for the runes, why would you knock them out and set fire to their home? Just shoot them.
This isn't a bad book, but it isn't great either. It is family friendly.
Such is the search in The Jerusalem Creed. During the second attack on Jerusalem by Babylon, the high priest gives his breastplate (the Hoshen) along with the runes (the Urim and the Thummin) to two men to hide so that no one can use them. The Hoshen is taken to the Buddhists for safekeeping. The Urim and Thummin are taken by Daniel (yes, that Daniel) back to Babylon to basically hide them under their enemies' noses. Now, this book's super villain is searching for them so he can use the runes to determine what decisions to make in order to destroy the infidels and spread Islam.
Just once, I'd like someone to point out that these artifacts (the ark of the covenant, the runes, etc) don't have magical powers and don't respond to those other than for whom they were meant. The runes were given by God to the high priests for them to ask Him questions. They are holy, but they are also just rocks. God used them. They don't work on their own.
And for a highly skilled government operative, Sean certainly gets snuck up on a lot.
And if you are trying to murder someone to keep them from searching for the runes, why would you knock them out and set fire to their home? Just shoot them.
This isn't a bad book, but it isn't great either. It is family friendly.
April 8, 2019
An ED. SWAT. Mystery Adventure/The Beginning of Chapter 7 in our World History Lessons/A Fire Bombing Against Our Intrepid Duo Starts a New Adventure
ED. has. penned the seventh mystery novel, which begins in Atlanta with a ride bombing, then moved on to Israel. A move is made against the Muslim outlaw who wants to a war between Muslims and everyone else. The outlaw is seeking the basis for the Jewish religious beliefs, but he has to use crooked means to maintain. The lead Muslim used murder and kidnapping to gain access to families for blackmail. Our two friends find what everyone is of seems to be after the same thing. World demonation. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
ED. has. penned the seventh mystery novel, which begins in Atlanta with a ride bombing, then moved on to Israel. A move is made against the Muslim outlaw who wants to a war between Muslims and everyone else. The outlaw is seeking the basis for the Jewish religious beliefs, but he has to use crooked means to maintain. The lead Muslim used murder and kidnapping to gain access to families for blackmail. Our two friends find what everyone is of seems to be after the same thing. World demonation. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
July 28, 2022
I've read several of the Sean Wyatt series books at this point, and will probably read more. The characters are likable and the story is suspenseful, but a bit predictable. I really wish the characters themselves would read some of these books ;-) and learn from their mistakes. But then, there wouldn't be as much conflict and excitement. All in all, well written and fast-paced, and the archeological and historical aspects are quite interesting, whether completely true or not. I sometimes take the time and effort to research some the reality of things mentioned, which can be educational and entertaining in itself.
July 28, 2019
Ernest Dempsey does it again
In this Sean Wyatt book Sean and his friend Tommy embark on a adventure to find two precious artifacts that could, in the wrong hands, destroy western civilization. Along the way they stop at some of the most important and beautiful sites in the world, which I had to search to see what they looked like and read about them, and at some damaged them, hope they have good travel insurance. The story keeps you entertained and you look forward to the bad guy biting the dust. Great series.
In this Sean Wyatt book Sean and his friend Tommy embark on a adventure to find two precious artifacts that could, in the wrong hands, destroy western civilization. Along the way they stop at some of the most important and beautiful sites in the world, which I had to search to see what they looked like and read about them, and at some damaged them, hope they have good travel insurance. The story keeps you entertained and you look forward to the bad guy biting the dust. Great series.
March 20, 2021
Archaeological Thriller is right
Sean is looking for artifacts hidden during the time of Daniel. There's also a man amassing weapons looking for the same artifacts which supposedly have supernatural power that will enable him to take over the world. I personally love books that incorporate historical fact with fiction. As a matter of fact you could even sprinkle in more historical fact. Also l love the way you explain objects and/or events at the end of some of Sean Wyatt's adventures. Great job. Thank you.
Sean is looking for artifacts hidden during the time of Daniel. There's also a man amassing weapons looking for the same artifacts which supposedly have supernatural power that will enable him to take over the world. I personally love books that incorporate historical fact with fiction. As a matter of fact you could even sprinkle in more historical fact. Also l love the way you explain objects and/or events at the end of some of Sean Wyatt's adventures. Great job. Thank you.
December 26, 2021
Sean Wyatt and his associates are in a desperate race to find and retrieve sacred Jewish relics before a madman can use them to begin a global war against Western civilization. The objects: the Urim and Thummin, and the breastplate of the High Priest, called the Hoshen.
Their quest takes them from Israel, to Indonesia, Bhutan, and finally, Susa in Iran. But the madman is on their heels all the way, and the showdown between the forces of good and evil is tense, with the outcome uncertain ... or is it?
Their quest takes them from Israel, to Indonesia, Bhutan, and finally, Susa in Iran. But the madman is on their heels all the way, and the showdown between the forces of good and evil is tense, with the outcome uncertain ... or is it?
April 4, 2020
Another great story
I know when I pick up another Sean Wyatt book that I am in for a good time and this was no exception. Love the locations, plots and of course the characters, especially the relationship between Sean and Tommy. Thanks for a pleasurable way to spend a couple of afternoons. The facts woven into the story add another dimension to the book and link the past to the present.
I know when I pick up another Sean Wyatt book that I am in for a good time and this was no exception. Love the locations, plots and of course the characters, especially the relationship between Sean and Tommy. Thanks for a pleasurable way to spend a couple of afternoons. The facts woven into the story add another dimension to the book and link the past to the present.
November 26, 2021
Amazing! A Must Read
Outstanding storyline. The adventure starts and the action never quits. Sean Wyatt is at his best in foiling the villain this time. We see his thought process but are left to guess his actual decision until it happens. Unique and thrilling story filled with historical and Biblical facts. Ernest Dempsey is on his way to greatness with the likes of Dan Brown and Steve Berry.
Outstanding storyline. The adventure starts and the action never quits. Sean Wyatt is at his best in foiling the villain this time. We see his thought process but are left to guess his actual decision until it happens. Unique and thrilling story filled with historical and Biblical facts. Ernest Dempsey is on his way to greatness with the likes of Dan Brown and Steve Berry.
January 21, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller but was almost put off by the negative reviews. I do advance reads for other authors and when I do, I look for grammatical errors and am surprised that these were not ironed out.
Having said that , I still enjoyed the book immensely and could relate to the characters, which is all important.
Having said that , I still enjoyed the book immensely and could relate to the characters, which is all important.
March 29, 2019
I just discovered this author, Ernest Dempsey, So I have been catching up on this series. Lots of fun and I love reading about the history and the descriptions of places that I will never get the chance to visit. It is almost like being there, without it being too wordy. I am glad I found Ernest Dempsey and look forward to reading all of his stories.
July 2, 2020
A fun adventure in which Sean Wyatt and his sidekick Tommy save Western Civilization from a religious war by combating a mad man from obtaining some Biblical relics that supposedly have great power. It stretches one's suspension of disbelief pretty far, and the plot feels a little outworn and predictable, but it was fun escapism.
December 30, 2020
Fascinating story of historic religious items,that took on new meaning of how they were smuggling out,and were saved. The Tiger Nest in Bhutan was like seeing it again. Reading about Daniel giving us insite of who he was as a powerful leader. The main characters Sean and Tommy in this we meet other friends they have known before. Good flowing plot, that has you guessing how they will get out of each encounter.
August 4, 2017
Jerusalem creed
This was the fastest moving story yet, the settings exciting and very well described, it definitely was like being there. As always I am waiting for the next chapter in the tales of Sean and Tommy and the rest of the gang.
This was the fastest moving story yet, the settings exciting and very well described, it definitely was like being there. As always I am waiting for the next chapter in the tales of Sean and Tommy and the rest of the gang.
September 5, 2017
Another Great Sean Wyatt Adventure
These Sean Wyatt books are good fun reads. Not too wordy or deep. Just great reads with an interesting protagonist.
This time Sean and Tommy are on the hunt for secrets of the prophet Daniel.
These Sean Wyatt books are good fun reads. Not too wordy or deep. Just great reads with an interesting protagonist.
This time Sean and Tommy are on the hunt for secrets of the prophet Daniel.
September 15, 2017
A really fun book to read.
I enjoyed this book a lot. This is the second time I read it and enough time had passed some the first time there were still surprises. I think this is one of my favorite books in this series. I've read all of them.
I enjoyed this book a lot. This is the second time I read it and enough time had passed some the first time there were still surprises. I think this is one of my favorite books in this series. I've read all of them.
October 30, 2017
The Jerusalem creed: A Sean what Thriller By Ernest Dempsey
As usual this book by Ernest Dempsey was full of action and history combined from start to finish. I found it hard at times to put it down and look forward to reading more of Sean Wyatt adventures.
As usual this book by Ernest Dempsey was full of action and history combined from start to finish. I found it hard at times to put it down and look forward to reading more of Sean Wyatt adventures.
February 7, 2018
Good popcorn book....
I enjoyed this read like I enjoyed watching "Pacific Rim" - It's not Shakespeare, and it's not trying to be. Just a fun, easy read with relatable characters and well-researched settings. Take it on your next trip away from home, or spend a good Friday night!
I enjoyed this read like I enjoyed watching "Pacific Rim" - It's not Shakespeare, and it's not trying to be. Just a fun, easy read with relatable characters and well-researched settings. Take it on your next trip away from home, or spend a good Friday night!
March 9, 2018
Sean Wyatt series
I've read each of the books in they series and like the character developments as the stories progress. A fast passed high octane thriller that keeps readers turning the pages
I've read each of the books in they series and like the character developments as the stories progress. A fast passed high octane thriller that keeps readers turning the pages
May 7, 2018
Another exciting story from Ernest Dempsey. The bad guys were chasing the good guys from Indonesia to Bhutan to Iran. I must read the book of Daniel again for some of the historic things mentioned.
November 21, 2018
A Another great book in the series
I love Ernest Dempsey's ability to weave history and fiction into something so entertaining and plausible. I know when I read one of his books I will be entertained and even learn about places and artifacts i may never have heard of before.
I love Ernest Dempsey's ability to weave history and fiction into something so entertaining and plausible. I know when I read one of his books I will be entertained and even learn about places and artifacts i may never have heard of before.
January 28, 2019
Interesting plot
It was interesting to have a book featuring the history of ancient Israel that centred not on the more well known Ask but on the equally mysterious stories surrounding the apparent means of divination associated with these objects of the high priest.
It was interesting to have a book featuring the history of ancient Israel that centred not on the more well known Ask but on the equally mysterious stories surrounding the apparent means of divination associated with these objects of the high priest.
July 16, 2019
The Future Telling Relic
Sean and Wyatt travel through many countries searching for ancient stones with the power to tell the future. They had many battles to find the relics first and keep them from a crazed man wanting to start a war.
Sean and Wyatt travel through many countries searching for ancient stones with the power to tell the future. They had many battles to find the relics first and keep them from a crazed man wanting to start a war.
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