Abraham's Bones

As political conditions continue to deteriorate in the Middle East, Vatican officials urge archeologist John Christopher to accept the position as ambassador-at-large to the upcoming negotiations. As a former official in the American State Department, he is familiar with the problems of the region and personally acquainted with many of its leaders. When Christopher arrives in Israel, he is surprised to discover that Julia Siedman has been appointed as the American envoy. Christopher has not seen Julia since she canceled their wedding and returned her engagement ring almost a year before.
 
Tensions continue to mount as Christopher finds himself caught in a power struggle between national leaders who want peace and those who believe their position can be improved by armed conflict. The discovery of some ancient artifacts threatens to topple the delicate balance of power between the many factions in the region.
 
The sudden disappearance of one of Washington's most powerful congressmen transforms what Christopher expected to be a routine negotiation into an intricate web of faith, murder, and deceit.