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Brian Sadler Archaeological Mysteries #7
Temple: The Prophecy of the Hidden Treasure
For over two thousand years there have been whispered rumors of a vast treasure hidden somewhere in Israel. Using the prophecies of Isaiah as their basis, many believe there is a cavern where a thousand golden objects – the sacred relics of the Second Temple – lay strewn about in disarray where they were hurriedly tossed the night the Romans burned Jerusalem.
Television personality and antiquities dealer Brian Sadler and his wife arrive in Jerusalem and find danger and uncertainty everywhere they go. In a controversial move, the U.S. president has moved the American embassy to West Jerusalem, inciting riots and anger from the Palestinians.
Brian’s colleague, a Syrian who owns a shop in the Old City, offers to show him a cache of wondrous objects, but everything isn’t as it appears. Brian questions if the treasure exists and in a dank underground room, he learns that danger and deceit must be overcome before he can learn the answer. He faces both a ruthless terrorist and someone he once trusted, both of whom want the same things he does.
If the words of the Bible are correct and if Isaiah’s prophecy is about to be fulfilled, who will find the hidden treasure of Jerusalem’s Second Temple? An imminent war and a kidnapping put Brian’s mission in peril. It’s a race to find the relics before ISIS does, and the sacred icons are lost forever.
Television personality and antiquities dealer Brian Sadler and his wife arrive in Jerusalem and find danger and uncertainty everywhere they go. In a controversial move, the U.S. president has moved the American embassy to West Jerusalem, inciting riots and anger from the Palestinians.
Brian’s colleague, a Syrian who owns a shop in the Old City, offers to show him a cache of wondrous objects, but everything isn’t as it appears. Brian questions if the treasure exists and in a dank underground room, he learns that danger and deceit must be overcome before he can learn the answer. He faces both a ruthless terrorist and someone he once trusted, both of whom want the same things he does.
If the words of the Bible are correct and if Isaiah’s prophecy is about to be fulfilled, who will find the hidden treasure of Jerusalem’s Second Temple? An imminent war and a kidnapping put Brian’s mission in peril. It’s a race to find the relics before ISIS does, and the sacred icons are lost forever.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2017
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About the author
Bill Thompson
26 books149 followersIf variety is the spice of life, author Bill Thompson’s life so far has been spicy for sure! Over the years, and in no particular order, he’s been
• an international insurance broker
• a mayor
• head of a state prison board
• a stockbroker
• a newspaper reporter
• a Bourbon Street piano player
• a corporate entrepreneur
• presented to Queen Elizabeth
• in jail (briefly … and wrongly!)
• a goat herder
• a church organist and choir member
• a real estate broker
• a world traveler
• president of an animal shelter
• a husband, father and grandfather
• an observer at a knighting in Westminster
• a fluent Russian speaker
• a passenger on the Concorde
• a caregiver
• a lifetime dog lover
• an award-winning novelist
• an international insurance broker
• a mayor
• head of a state prison board
• a stockbroker
• a newspaper reporter
• a Bourbon Street piano player
• a corporate entrepreneur
• presented to Queen Elizabeth
• in jail (briefly … and wrongly!)
• a goat herder
• a church organist and choir member
• a real estate broker
• a world traveler
• president of an animal shelter
• a husband, father and grandfather
• an observer at a knighting in Westminster
• a fluent Russian speaker
• a passenger on the Concorde
• a caregiver
• a lifetime dog lover
• an award-winning novelist
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May 24, 2019
Another page-turner!
All the books in this series are fascinating and exciting. Israel is the Holy Land for three of the world's great religions, but terror and warfare are rife in that part of the world. When Brian Sadler connects all that to an unbelievable archaeological find, hold on to your hat. You are in for a wild ride. This series is great. Please keep them coming, Mr. Thompson.
All the books in this series are fascinating and exciting. Israel is the Holy Land for three of the world's great religions, but terror and warfare are rife in that part of the world. When Brian Sadler connects all that to an unbelievable archaeological find, hold on to your hat. You are in for a wild ride. This series is great. Please keep them coming, Mr. Thompson.
November 2, 2019
Awesome Reading!
Just finished the last book in this series and they were all awesome! Be prepared that you will not be able to put any of these books down I told the very last period following the very last word! Well worth the time! Just one question? Will there be more adventures?? Hope so!
Just finished the last book in this series and they were all awesome! Be prepared that you will not be able to put any of these books down I told the very last period following the very last word! Well worth the time! Just one question? Will there be more adventures?? Hope so!
February 22, 2018
Read all of the Sadler books
Read all of the Sadler books in three months. That's how much I enjoyed them. So much research and plot growth is used and the interest that Brian writes into each book is entertaining.
Read all of the Sadler books in three months. That's how much I enjoyed them. So much research and plot growth is used and the interest that Brian writes into each book is entertaining.
October 12, 2018
Temple
Full of interesting information about Israel and the pass times from the bible. Really enjoyed the history and the story of Brian Sadler s adventures. This is the 3rd Bill Thompson book I've read, now going to go back and finish his other stories. Good exciting read!
Full of interesting information about Israel and the pass times from the bible. Really enjoyed the history and the story of Brian Sadler s adventures. This is the 3rd Bill Thompson book I've read, now going to go back and finish his other stories. Good exciting read!
May 5, 2019
Another hit!
This book is so timely, incorporating current world concerns about terrorism with the hotly contested middle eastern locations. The premise requires the usual suspension of reality but delivers a riproaring adventure! I love escapist reads!
This book is so timely, incorporating current world concerns about terrorism with the hotly contested middle eastern locations. The premise requires the usual suspension of reality but delivers a riproaring adventure! I love escapist reads!
October 7, 2022
What an interesting story!
Never read a book like this before, but the storyline and characters kept me fascinated from the first page. Looking forward to reading more of Bill Thompson's books.
Never read a book like this before, but the storyline and characters kept me fascinated from the first page. Looking forward to reading more of Bill Thompson's books.
April 10, 2018
Temple
This was an amazing book. I could not put it down wow. I cannot wait to read more on the characters.
This was an amazing book. I could not put it down wow. I cannot wait to read more on the characters.
July 2, 2018
Found a new hero
I just found anew hero to follow in Brian. Cannot wait to go back to the start of the series to catch up on his life adventures
I just found anew hero to follow in Brian. Cannot wait to go back to the start of the series to catch up on his life adventures
July 7, 2018
Good book
An excellent read from beginning to end. Was totally engrossed with the plot and could n t put it down.
An excellent read from beginning to end. Was totally engrossed with the plot and could n t put it down.
January 18, 2019
End on era
Super end to the Darker saga - great blend of fact & fiction from Mr Thompson - get it & read on from book 1
Super end to the Darker saga - great blend of fact & fiction from Mr Thompson - get it & read on from book 1
January 25, 2019
Best one yet
This book has all of the excitement of Indiana Jones with enough historical facts to make it believable. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good book.
This book has all of the excitement of Indiana Jones with enough historical facts to make it believable. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good book.
March 17, 2019
Great fun!
Scary to read at times and thought provoking. I hope there are more Brian Sadler adventures out there being written.
Scary to read at times and thought provoking. I hope there are more Brian Sadler adventures out there being written.
August 29, 2019
Another nail biter
I really enjoyed both the Brian Sadler series and the Bayou Haunting series. They were full of thrills and adventures.
I really enjoyed both the Brian Sadler series and the Bayou Haunting series. They were full of thrills and adventures.
November 2, 2020
Great read
I have not done reviews because I have hard time writing 18 words on my tablet. This one was worth the extra effort.
I have not done reviews because I have hard time writing 18 words on my tablet. This one was worth the extra effort.
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