The Tablets of Ararat

by C.J. Illinik and Aamna Qureshi

In the mists of history, a man builds a mammoth wooden structure, an ark. He collects every kind of animal, herds them into the ark, and carefully notes each species in his care on a dozen gold-plated tablets. After the rains come and then recede, the tablets are scattered, and only three survive.

Many have been drawn into a desperate pursuit of evidence that would prove the existence of this man's grand ship--often to their own peril...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825429080
• ISBN13: 9780825429088
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An intriguing and well written book

Tablets is a thoroughly intriguing read, comparable to James Michener and Leon Uris. CJ Illinik's writing style easily captures both men and women readers and the premise is plausible with the characters both colorful and developed. Anyone who has lived or explored in Turkey will enjoy the descriptions of different Asia Minor cultures over the centuries. I particularly enjoyed the Gregorian monk character. I look forward to reading more from CJ Illinik.

Archeological wonder

Anyone interested in archeology should love this book. Well written. Characters are difficult to follow at times, but no more so than certain other best selling authors. It captures one's interest and is hard to put down.

A thought provoking, and enthusiastically recommended drama

The Tablets Of Ararat is an original novel by C. J. Illinik and based upon a fascinating premise: What if Noah, the ark-builder of Biblical history, left behind a record of his life and work that survived to the modern day? Arianna is an American archaeologist who discovers ancient tablets in Turkey. Her find could create overwhelming potential repercussions for traditional Judeo/Christian faiths and doctrines. Arianna soon finds herself at a crossroads, with a possible romance on one side, and on the other, a lethal danger from men determined to exploit both her and the tablets. The Tablets Of Ararat is an unique and original, superbly written, thoroughly fascinating, thought provoking, and enthusiastically recommended drama.