The Bell Messenger: Book One

by Robert Cornuke

Book Overview

A suspenseful yet touching story of a Civil war Bible that pops up again and again over a century and shapes the very history of the nation. This rich and involving historical and archeological thriller begins as a Union soldier, Tate, shoots a Confederate preacher known as the Bell Messenger and is bequeathed a worn Bible by the dying man. Tate's historical narrative parallels the contemporary story of John Brandon, who has just graduated college...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416549811
• ISBN13: 9781416549819
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Exciting Read

The Bell Messenger is a very exciting book. It traces the journey of a Bible given to a soldier during the Civil War, and the lives of people throughout the years that found it. This unique Bible creates and solves a mystery in the lives of everyone with whom it comes in contact. It's a very good discussion book for a book club. Bree Thomas

Awesome book!

This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. I could not put it down. Well researched, well written, and will stick with me for a long time.

The Bell Messenger

Don't expect to read yourself to sleep with The Bell Messenger.... it kept me awake half the night! I was bleary-eyed in the morning, but it was SO worth it! A compelling work of fiction. I love the authentic historical background behind the story, and already sent a copy to my brother.

The Bell Messenger

One of the top 10 novels that I have ever read. I could hardly put it down.

The Bell Messenger

Bob Cornuke has exploded into fiction with this book. There's a rather intense history lesson about the Chinese slave trade, suspense and the high adventure of a treasure-hunt--all intermixed with archeology. It's not what you'd expect (considering that it involves a Bible), since it's far removed from "the typical 'religious'" book. The plot--as it follows the journey of a Civil-War-era Bible and the lives it impacts--is so compelling that it could prove to be the beginning of an exciting series. I found myself wanting more!