BOKURU

BOKURU

BOKURU

Jon C. Hall / Jon CHall

21,51 €
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AuthorHouse
Año de edición:
2005
Materia
Aventura
ISBN:
9781418441906
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This book was inspired by thetenacious efforts of the handful of professional field archaeologists over thelast few decades in the inhospitable barrens of Africa.Their discoveries of the ancient fossil records have advanced our knowledge  backmillions of years.Bokuruis an archaeological mystery based in a remote region of East Africa.  The story is seen through James Henderson,  a young Chicagoattorney, who is retained to go to Africa  to investigate the mysterious death of Dr.Richard Bronston. The world  famous archaeologist died at hisremote excavation site. Dr. Bronston’sdaughter, Nancy, an executive officer at  the Chicagomuseum, is responsible  for Jim’sselection to act as detective in spite of his lack of directly relatedexperience. Neither Nancy, nor the museum staff  believe Dr. Bronstoncommitted suicide as stated on the death certificate sent from Africa.Is  Jim’slimited  experience as an amateurarchaeologist and trial preparation attorney sufficient to solve the puzzle?The museum has sponsored  Dr. Bronston’sexcavation work and holds a million dollar life insurance policy to cover theirfunding. The policy excludes coverage if his death is suicide. On  the way to theairport Jim learns that the cause of  Dr.Bronston’s death is not their only concern.Dr. Bronston  told no one what he found at hisexcavation. The museum must decide whether Nancy Bronstonshould complete her father’s field work, or close the field camp.  Jim’s assignment is suddenly expanded. Hemust learn what  wasfound along the ancient  bank of the  Bokuru River, at the location  the natives call the place of the ancientpast.Jim flies to Africawhere Nancy Bronston has  preceded him to attend her father’sfuneral.  He begins his African adventureunprepared for the twists and turns he will face on a journey into both modernand ancient death as well as the origins of mankind. The story ends with  a surprise endin

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