THE BIBLE OF CLAY

A breathtaking race to find a rumored cache of sacred clay tablets inscribed with the story of Creation as told by Abraham--this is a contemporary biblical mystery that rivals THE DA VINCI CODE. An archaeological epic spanning the globe from pre-biblical history to Iraq to the Vatican to Washington, DC, the story goes beyond the suspense surrounding the religious artifact to embrace its far-reaching historical repercussions. Iranian-American actress Shoreh Aghdashloo's accent and deep voice lend an exotic atmosphere to the story and enhance its cosmic significance. Her slight but frequent mispronunciations do not distract, but her lack of expression and inflection to differentiate the cast of characters is a disappointment. A.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2008]