Eden's Gate [Paperback]

Christopher Lane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 1994

A high-powered businessman, a TV news celebrity, FBI and CIA agents--all of them have an interest in the operation. Power, money--even lives--are at stake. And Jennifer and Ben are caught in the middle, battling forces beyond their control.

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Review

When Dr. Richard Grimm, the noted archaeologist, disappears in the Middle East under mysterious circumstances, Dr. Ben Lawrence is called in to take his place. A Christian and creationist, Ben is used to being pushed aside and ridiculed. This dig is his big break—the chance to discover the birthplace of humankind. But the trail of Dr. Grimm leads straight into enemy territory: northern Iraq.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Rogers is none too thrilled about her new boss on the dig. As the rebel daughter of Chinese missionaries, she considers Ben Lawrence as not only her opposite, but also her enemy. So why does she find herself to attracted to him?

Unknown to Ben and Jennifer, more than one person has a stake in this obscure Babylonian dig. A high-powered businessman, a TV news celebrity, FBI and CIA agents—all of them have an interest in the operation. Power, money—even lives—are at stake. And Jennifer and Ben are caught in the middle, battling forces beyond their control -- Publisher

From the Publisher

From the author of the best-selling Appearance of Evil, Eden's Gate is a novel for our times. Belittled by colleagues for his creationist stance, archaeologist and Christian Ben Lawrence finds himself caught in a swirl of intrigue centered around an obscure dig in the Middle East. Unknown to Ben and his assistant, Jennifer Rogers, government and media personalities have an interest in the operation. Power, money, and lives are at stake as Ben and Jennifer battle forces beyond their control. Eden's Gate pits the political, intellectual, and monetary powers of the world against the Maker of the Universe--with explosive consequences. Also inquire about Appearance of Evil, the mystery best-seller in which twisted psychotherapy, mind control, and murder weave together into a stunning depiction of human depravity and the reality of Christ.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (November 7, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310411610
• ISBN-13: 978-0310411611
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,972,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Congratulations to Zondervan!, July 8, 2001

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Maryann Stuart "read-a-lot-write-a-little" (a small town, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eden's Gate (Paperback)

I never read Lane before, but now I'll look up other books by him, since he sure knows something about archaeology and the Middle East and more. The idea of actually finding Eden's Gate is probably far-fetched, since the Flood probably wiped it all out, so there would be no need for angels to still be standing guard. That whole idea is probably something Rudy Balinger, the flambouyant showman in the story, would have dreamed up. Nevertheless, there was enough archaeologically and politically plausible material in the story to hold my interest. What was most exciting to me was to see the wonderful progress that Zondervan has made since the days when they published material that was seriously compromised scientifically because it did not follow Biblical standards (the Bible being the only totally accurate scientific book that will ever exist). It was heartwarming to realize that an author and a publisher recognize and are now willing to publicize the kind of real-life discrimination that exists for scientists and professionals who practice good science or good business with a creation viewpoint, rather than following the current "party line" of Evolution and all its ramifications.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Christian fiction., August 31, 1998

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This review is from: Eden's Gate (Paperback)

If you like entertaining Christian fiction with a message this is the book for you. Good story line, characters are well developed and pace is good though a bit predictable. It gave me a good shot in the arm about what God will do when His people trust Him!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good Christian thriller, January 19, 2003

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Katie F. "kayters" (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eden's Gate (Paperback)

"Eden's Gate" opens with an archeologist on a solo expedition discovering an ancient skeleton which he knows will be an outstanding find. However, this archeologist doesn't live long enough to find out just how old this skeleton is. The mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance (for only the reader knows he's dead) lead the FBI to begin an investigation into his disappearance. Meanwhile, the American Archeological Society (AAS) has to find a replacement for him on the dig he was supposed to be working on. Enter Dr. Ben Lawrence, a Christian archaeologist, not to mention the man who lost the grant for the dig originally when the dead man decided he wanted it.

Dr. Lawrence has been having some strange dreams recently - involving a mysterious mist and a lovely woman. While he's trying to figure out these dreams, he's also trying to figure out if it's God's will for him to take over on the dig. After determining that it is, he takes off for southern Turkey to take over the dig.

What follows involves the PPT (Turkish version of the FBI), CIA, and US Special Forces. You'll just have to read it to find out how it all works out. There's a little bit of romance and a lot of action!

If you have even a passing interest in archaeology, you will enjoy this book. The writing is not flowery - it's straightforward and to the point - all about plot advancement. Though the book is thick, it's a fast and exciting read.

"Eden's Gate" is a Christian fiction novel that reads like a Michael Crichton thriller. Crichton's novels are characterized by extensive research into his subjects and a thrilling plotline. Mr. Lane has definitely done his research on both archaeology and the Middle East. Much of this story takes place on the border between Turkey and Iraq and some of it even takes place in Iraq. With things the way they are in the world today, I found this book quite fascinating.