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Sales Rank: 51767
Category: Book
Author: John B. Olson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Studio: Tyndale House Publishers
Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers
Label: Tyndale House Publishers
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1414314590
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781414314594
ASIN: 1414314590
Publication Date: April 2, 2008
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Product Description
Fossil Hunter is an Indiana Jones-style thriller that explores the Intelligent Design controversy from the points of view of two field scientists working in the strife-torn countries of Iran and Pakistan. When paleontologist Dr. Katie James leads an expedition to search for an ancient whale fossil rumored to be in the Iraqi desert, she has no idea her archrival, Nick Murad, will be searching for the same fossil. But then Katie makes a ground-breaking discovery and is forced to collaborate with Nick to analyze the find before it's destroyed by a fundamentalist government faction. Nick and Katie's initial results fly in the face of current scientific theory, and it seems the whole world turns against them, including those they thought they could trust. Then the fossil disappears, sending Nick and Katie on a chase that could cost them their reputations, their careers--even their lives.
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Beach reading with a brain December 7, 2008
Looking for a fun summer read that also engages your brain? Fossil Hunter is the book for you. It has plenty of action an adventure, entertaining characters, and a creative plot that revolves around two teams racing to find (and keep) a paradigm-shattering fossil in the Iraqi desert.
But for all its fast-paced fun, Fossil Hunter is surprisingly thoughtful. Whether you're a young-earth Creationist, an atheistic evolutionist, or somewhere in the middle, Fossil Hunter will get you thinking. John Olson does a good job of putting the "intelligent" into intelligent design.
I could not put the book down! November 21, 2008
I saved the Fossil Hunter book for a long intercontinental flight. Good for me! I read it in one stretch. I could not put it down (but had to reluctantly when my kids needed my help). Just loved the tone, the suspense, the whole story... I believe that John Olson is the next Michael Crichton.
 Female Indiana Jones - Very Interesting September 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Reader Beware this is one breathtaking ride. Better buckle up get ready for some wild adventures. Author John B. Olson's book is filled with suspense, action and drama. Watch out Indiana Jones fans; Dr. Katie James will capture your heart! She is working at University of Mexico and is a legend in her own time. Katie James is a woman who really knows her stuff, works harder than most in the male dominated field she is in; and is being blackmailed by the head of her dept. to go to Iraq to make the biggest find in history which will allow the University to keep it's grant money.
Dietrich her Dept. head had given her strict orders not to share her faith with anyone anywhere. Can Katie take on this new assignment and not talk about how she feels regarding God? She soon will find out. "This was concerning her career which happened to be her only means of supporting her father. After what happened in Peru this was also Katie's only avenue in which she would be able to clear her name. She didn't have a choice." Or did she?
Katie James races to Iraq ahead of schedule. She is desperate to make the find of the century when she bumps into Dr. Nick Muard. What was he doing here? Wasn't he in Pakistan? How did he get to Iraq and why? It was her job - her discovery! It had to be that way - she needed the money. The competition was on. She had to find this fossil first so she could keep her grant. Katie was not afraid to go out and get what she wanted. She would follow her instincts and find that fossil - so much depended on her. Indiana Jones was afraid of snakes. Katie James was terrified of one thing and that was crowds. She feared lots of new people in the same location - shouting questions at her. The thought was frightening. She'd gladly take on a room full of snakes than a room full of people.
Nick and Katie are about the start the biggest challenge of their lives when the minister yells a warning , "Remember...you are in Iraq now. Nothing is ever easy, and nothing is ever what it seems!!"
Nick and Katie will keep you up late reading about their amazing fossil search; as they try to stay alive in such awful conditions. I totally enjoyed their adventures and think this book would make a GREAT movie. A female Indiana Jones I can see that and you will too after you read this exhilarating book.
Nora St. Laurent- Book Club Servant Leader
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Smart and Fun July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fossil Hunter is well-written, and a lot of fun to read. It's a book the whole family can enjoy -- my wife and 12-year old daughter both read and loved it too. John B. Olson has done a terrific job of using this absorbing action story as a backdrop for an engaging discussion of science, evolution and intelligent design. He approaches the difficult subject in a refeshingly straigtforward manner and I've found the book serves as a nice springboard for thought-provoking dialog. I've used it many times as a way to start a conversation on the subject with friends, both Christian and non-Christian. I highly recommend this book!
Enthralling and full of action and intrigue. June 14, 2008
Fossil Hunter is one of those books that not only entertains (and believe me, it does!) but it also educates. This is not a mindless story laden with drivel and rhetoric, but is an intelligent work of art, and it's full of depth and intrigue. I was impressed with how well the author developed the setting. I felt like I was on the run and hiding in the hot desert right along with Nick and Katie. And all that dust! Oy!
I'd heard the author was an expert at writing from a woman's point of view. That is definitely the case. The main character, Katie, was very believable and strong, yet enticingly vulnerable at the same time. The tension between Katie and Nick was exhilarating, too. I loved that. And unlike many high intensity novels these days, this one had a spiritual element that was subtle, yet genuine and clear.
In short, Fossil Hunter is a must-read. If you love action and adventure with subtle romantic elements you will love this story.
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