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The Lazarus Ciphers
John Plummer refused to abandon hope for his children, even in death.
In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers.
When all else failed, faith found a way.
In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers.
When all else failed, faith found a way.
635 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2022
About the author
William Struse
9 books36 followersWilliam Struse has been a self employed businessman for over 30 years. He has been married to the love of his life Winnie for the past twenty nine. They have five children and live in southern Arizona.
William is the author of four works of fiction and three of non-fiction.
William is the author of four works of fiction and three of non-fiction.
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November 14, 2023
Amazing!
This is a fantastic book! I wish everyone would read it. Yes, it's a great fictional story, but it's also quite true. The healing that happens and the freedom that comes with it truly happens to those who are really saved. I definitely recommend this book. Read it. You won't be sorry.
This is a fantastic book! I wish everyone would read it. Yes, it's a great fictional story, but it's also quite true. The healing that happens and the freedom that comes with it truly happens to those who are really saved. I definitely recommend this book. Read it. You won't be sorry.
May 26, 2023
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A mediocre lawyer tries to decipher ancient writing and save his sister.
Tries way too hard to be literary, and becomes hard to read.
A mediocre lawyer tries to decipher ancient writing and save his sister.
Tries way too hard to be literary, and becomes hard to read.
March 31, 2024
Very inspirational
Get ready to delve into the Bible and learn things from the scriptures that you may have read many times without actually seeing the message.
There is a lot of detail in and from the scriptures in this book. The suspense and thriller woven into the tale adds to the suspense and mystery of God's message to the reader.
To me this is a excellent method to present God's personal message to you. You may be tempted to skip over some of the story but please don't.
Get ready to delve into the Bible and learn things from the scriptures that you may have read many times without actually seeing the message.
There is a lot of detail in and from the scriptures in this book. The suspense and thriller woven into the tale adds to the suspense and mystery of God's message to the reader.
To me this is a excellent method to present God's personal message to you. You may be tempted to skip over some of the story but please don't.
January 27, 2023
Clever
I was drawn in at the first chapter. The rest of the book did not disappoint. Although at times it was really confusing with all the biblical references and using multiple languages. I really enjoyed how everything fit nicely and cohesively. Additionally, I loved the underlying messages of family, love, redemption, forgiveness… Overall a great story mixed with fascinating biblical facts.
#GoodreadsGiveaway
I was drawn in at the first chapter. The rest of the book did not disappoint. Although at times it was really confusing with all the biblical references and using multiple languages. I really enjoyed how everything fit nicely and cohesively. Additionally, I loved the underlying messages of family, love, redemption, forgiveness… Overall a great story mixed with fascinating biblical facts.
#GoodreadsGiveaway
October 16, 2022
Wonderful book
This book was one of the books that I have read in the last few years-since I entered the Assisted Living years of my life-that I consider unequaled. It was written by a man who is either a genius or has an editor that is smart enough to make him look like one.
This book was one of the books that I have read in the last few years-since I entered the Assisted Living years of my life-that I consider unequaled. It was written by a man who is either a genius or has an editor that is smart enough to make him look like one.
November 21, 2023
An Awesome read
What a gripping novel. Loved the intrigue from the beginning to the end. An unexpected ending. Well worth the read
What a gripping novel. Loved the intrigue from the beginning to the end. An unexpected ending. Well worth the read
March 16, 2023
Didn't care for this book. Unbelievable human interaction: Brother hasn't seen or cared about his drug addict sister for years but when he sees her, he is overwhelmed with compassion. He cleans her hoarded home in hours even though he had just received the beating of his life and has some cracked ribs.
Much time is spent (as far as I read) on the Hebrew language and hidden things within the language. I realize this is part of the solving of the ciphers but it went on too long and I just didn't care. After the first cipher was decrypted I didn't get the meaning other than, hey! I solved a cipher. I read 25% of the book and as intrigued as I was with the cipher idea I DNF.
Much time is spent (as far as I read) on the Hebrew language and hidden things within the language. I realize this is part of the solving of the ciphers but it went on too long and I just didn't care. After the first cipher was decrypted I didn't get the meaning other than, hey! I solved a cipher. I read 25% of the book and as intrigued as I was with the cipher idea I DNF.
November 21, 2023
WOW! This is the most compelling story I think I’ve ever read.
It’s filled with puzzles and mysteries. Despair and joy. Struggling and enlightenment.
The characters will grab your attention and sometimes your tears as you wonder what will happen to these siblings.
I can’t go into any more detail as I will end up giving away the plot. Just be ready for surprises.
Thank you so much, Mr. Struse, by blessing us with your knowledge and gift for storytelling.
If you want this and some of his other books, you can find information at https://www.the13thenumeration.com/Bl....
***Book received from the author without charge.***
It’s filled with puzzles and mysteries. Despair and joy. Struggling and enlightenment.
The characters will grab your attention and sometimes your tears as you wonder what will happen to these siblings.
I can’t go into any more detail as I will end up giving away the plot. Just be ready for surprises.
Thank you so much, Mr. Struse, by blessing us with your knowledge and gift for storytelling.
If you want this and some of his other books, you can find information at https://www.the13thenumeration.com/Bl....
***Book received from the author without charge.***
December 26, 2023
All the riddles and ciphers make this a facinating read. Combined with the thriller/suspense aspect it made for a very interesting and enjoyable read.
January 8, 2024
Setting: Arizona.This is one of the best books I've read in a while. And amazing that the numbers are true. Great for skeptics. I pray it reaches a multitude.
March 1, 2024
Lazarus Ciphers
Although the math and Hebrew words were confusing to me, the story still kept my attention and I finished by quickly
Although the math and Hebrew words were confusing to me, the story still kept my attention and I finished by quickly
March 3, 2024
It’s Really A 10
I expected a lot from this book and it was even more. The family commitment and the faith were beautifully written.
I expected a lot from this book and it was even more. The family commitment and the faith were beautifully written.
June 23, 2024
An amazing tale
The author has created an unusual and unique plot to go with a great group of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an unusual and unique plot to go with a great group of characters making this hard to put down
January 30, 2025
God is Patient
This novel brings Christ, Hebrew, and riddles together to create a unique look at some of my favorite scriptures. Wonderful, inspirational book. Loved it.
This novel brings Christ, Hebrew, and riddles together to create a unique look at some of my favorite scriptures. Wonderful, inspirational book. Loved it.
July 20, 2025
This book was amazing! Amazing character growth! This shouldn’t have taken me so long to read… the ciphers were really cool but difficult to read after a long day at work.
March 26, 2026
Exceptional and well worth the read!
I was engaged throughout this book. I didn't see the end coming, but I'm so glad for it. Intriguing and thought provoking.
I was engaged throughout this book. I didn't see the end coming, but I'm so glad for it. Intriguing and thought provoking.
June 6, 2023
Amazing!
I was initially skeptical about this book due to how it began. However, as the story progressed, I found myself both engrossed in the story as well as the biblical ciphers and riddles that are the main bases of the book. There are also some unexpected twists that bring additional action and adventure into the picture. If you like mysteries with historical, action and adventure components, this book is for you!
I was initially skeptical about this book due to how it began. However, as the story progressed, I found myself both engrossed in the story as well as the biblical ciphers and riddles that are the main bases of the book. There are also some unexpected twists that bring additional action and adventure into the picture. If you like mysteries with historical, action and adventure components, this book is for you!
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