{"product_id":"tablets-of-ararat-book-c-j-illinik-9780825429088","title":"The Tablets of Ararat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fusion of modern adventure and a daring quest for priceless relics that span the millennia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany 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. But no proof has ever been found--until now.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis epic tale traces remnants of these legendary tablets through centuries and across continents to modern times, where a talented American archaeologist, Arianna, dreams of exploring the cave cities of her grandmother's home in Cappadocia, Turkey. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile excavating those caves Arianna learns more about life and death than she could ever have expected. For Arianna, the search for the tablets brings new spiritual discoveries and a romantic awakening, and places her on a collision course with men who will stop at nothing to exploit her . . . and the tablets. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders of all ages will be captivated by this extraordinary first novel by C. J. Illinick.\u003c\/p\u003e --Dr. Gloria Randle\u003cbr\u003e Professor of English, Michigan State University and book critic \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. J. Illinik \u003c\/strong\u003elives in a scenic town nestled into the foothills of the Oregon cascades. The author has traveled the world, visiting or living in every place showcased in \u003cem\u003eThe Tablets of Nuh\u003c\/em\u003e. As a retired college art instructor, C. J. still finds time to draw, paint, and dabble in photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50369108934929,"sku":"CIN0825429080G","price":4.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51456534708497,"sku":"CIN0825429080VG","price":5.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0825429080.jpg?v=1751139024","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/tablets-of-ararat-book-c-j-illinik-9780825429088","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}