More Valuable Than Gold

Author: Rodney Ray
Genre: Action/Thriller
Pages: 330
Release Date: May 12, 2025
Publisher: R-Squared Productions, LLC

In the heart of ancient Jerusalem, amidst whispers of forgotten secrets and the allure of untold riches, "More Valuable Than Gold" unfolds as an electrifying mystery thriller. Weaving together a tapestry of adventure, intrigue, betrayal, and self-discovery, the novel invites readers to journey alongside Asher Meyer, a determined archaeologist, and his unlikely ally, Winston Saunders, as they embark on a daring quest to locate fifty tons of gold—the legendary treasure once hidden by King Herod the Great.

As Asher pursues the treasure, he is tested by trials that shake his faith and challenge his resolve. Navigating shifting alliances and unraveling ancient clues, he becomes ensnared in a web of deceit, ambition, and secrets buried deep beneath the sands of time. Surrounded by ruthless adversaries and haunted by his own doubts, Asher must not only outwit danger but confront the motivations that drive him.

Yet amid the shadows of uncertainty, a glimmer of something greater begins to emerge—a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger whose presence hints at a destiny far beyond gold. As the line between fact and fiction begins to become clear, Asher finds himself on a path toward something far more valuable than treasure: a truth that changes everything.

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Reviewer: Jeanette Durkin

Wow! This book is not at all what I expected! It took me on a wild adventure full of intrigue, mystery, time travel, and treasure. The treasure sought was not the treasure found.

Asher is a complicated character. His whole life is in chaos. He’s lost and lonely. He has walked away from his family and his faith. He teams up with an eccentric man named Winston to find gold. Winston is not a nice person, even though it seems that he is. He cares about himself more than anyone else. His life is literally in his nurse Natalia’s hands.

Asher gets sidetracked on his quest in Jerusalem. He’s subject to beatings, lies, deception, and more. He also crosses paths with none other than Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. Asher is an atheist. He does not need a savior. In an interesting twist of fate, Asher finds himself broken and in need of forgiveness. Jesus speaks words of compassion to him. At this point, I was overwhelmed by the events of the book, so I’ll stop here. I sincerely hope that this book is read by many people because the message is one that has stood the test of time. John 3:16.

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from R-Squared Productions, LLC through Interviews & Reviews. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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