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Fossil Hunter | 
| Author: John B. Olson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 205722
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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Smart and Fun July 15, 2008
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.
Incredible Christian Action-Adventure-Suspense Novel! June 3, 2008
"Fossil Hunter" is a wonderfully written adventure that spans the globe! Katie James is a brilliant and beautiful paleontologist trying to save her career by accepting a position on a team looking for the fossilized remains of an ancient whale. Nick Murad, Katie's long-time rival, is after the same prize.
This novel is a brilliant work of intellectual fiction with a Christian backbone. There's plenty of suspense and tension because of the rivalry between our two leading characters. The Iraqi setting of the dig adds to the volatility and intrigue of the story. The author has obviously done his research to make this work of fiction believable. The foreign phrases and scientific terminology add depth and credibility to the story. Although I would have appreciated a glossary in the back of the book so that I would have had greater understanding while I was reading, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Intelligent Mystery June 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well written and easy to understand, even for the scientifically challenged. Could not put this page turner down. I enjoyed every bit and it created several debate filled lunch hours for my family. Thanks for another brilliant book, John!
Indiana Jones-style adventure with a twist of faith... May 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I initially balked at the opportunity to review Fossil Hunter because on the back of the book there's an advertisement proclaiming the book is part of the "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed campaign." Oh no...the dreaded threat of agenda-driven fiction! Thankfully, my concern has proven utterly unfounded. Fossil Hunter is a thoroughly absorbing thrill ride that takes readers from the halls of academia to the deserts of Iraq. Katie James is a renowned paleontologist who suffers from demophobia - a debilitating fear of crowds. That, plus her Christian faith, has caused her academic creditionls to come under fire. Believing her work and her faith can go hand-in-hand, Katie is desperate to prove herself and secure the funding her university needs in order to continue her research. She's sent into Iraq with the task of finding a potential new species of whale which could prove to be a new link in evolutionary theory. She finds herself in a race opposite her arch-rival Dr. Nick Murad. However, when a new fossil is discovered, Katie and Nick are forced to collaborate in order to survive warring factions in the Iraqi government and agenda-driven academics only interested in fossil finds that support popular (and evolutionary) scientific theories.
The action is briskly-paced and the characterizations are wonderfully rich and well-drawn. Olson puts his scientific background to good use (he has a background in biochemistry), but he never drowns the novel in incomprehensible lingo - all of the science is presented in such a way as to be fascinating and comprehensible by even the uninitiated reader. The inclusion of the present geo-political realities Katie and Nick face add tension and credibility to the storyline. Fossil Hunter packed with enough action and humor (and just a dash of romance!) to be worthy of a chapter in the adventures of another famous academic adventurer - Indiana Jones. What sets this novel apart is its intelligent, thoughtful, engaging discussion of the intersection of faith and science. Fossil Hunter is a action-packed thrill ride that begs for a sequel - I'd love to see the further adventures of Katie & Nick. Highly recommended.
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