by Howard Blum
First published 1999
Award-winning journalist Howard Blum chronicles the extraordinary expedition of Larry Williams, a Montana millionaire and former Senate candidate, and Bob Cornuke, a retired police officer and SWAT team veteran. These two modern adventurers attempt to locate the authentic Mount Sinai, driven by the possibility of discovering the legendary gold treasure that the ancient Hebrews carried during their exodus from Egypt. When Saudi Arabia refuses them entry, Williams and Cornuke illegally cross into the kingdom using only the Old Testament as their map. At Jabal al Lawz, they uncover what they believe to be Moses' cave, the stone altar where Israelites worshiped the Golden Calf, twelve ancient pillars, and a mysteriously burned summit where God allegedly delivered the Ten Commandments. Their discoveries challenge conventional wisdom about biblical geography while entangling them in dangerous international politics at a classified Saudi military installation.
Genres: history, adventure, archaeology, non-fiction
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, treasure-hunt
Setting: Egypt, Jabal al Lawz, Montana, Saudi Arabia
Period: Exodus
368 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing