<![CDATA[The Samson Effect]]>

false <![CDATA[The Samson Effect]]> 2353514 2 Since discovering an ancient scroll in a cave in Hebron, Israel, American biblical archeologist Thomas Hamilton and his trusted friend and colleague, Israeli biblical linguist Michael Sieff, have been consumed with the notion of the Samson Effect-the idea that a long-lost elixir can allow an ordinary person to perform superhuman feats. When they happen upon a worn Hebrew parchment that not only confirms the existence of the Samson Effect but could potentially lead them to its source, the scholars embark on an impassioned crusade for the truth behind the myth. But Hamilton and Sieff aren't the only ones intent on uncovering the secret of Samson's strength. An unrelenting sect of Jewish protectors will let no one stand in the way of their mission to reclaim what they had hidden nearly three thousand years ago, and a brilliant but ruthless Palestinian leader will stop at nothing to find and use the Samson Effect to empower his army of soldiers for a jihad against the world in the name of Allah. It isn't long before their joint pursuit becomes a deadly one, and Hamilton and Sieff come to the grim realization that the Samson Effect is more powerful and far-reaching than they ever anticipated. In the wrong hands, it could trigger a worldwide catastrophe. A chilling and suspenseful tale of political and religious intrigue set in the unforgiving landscape of the Middle East, The Samson Effect wanders the boundaries of obsession and love, betrayal and allegiance, and vengeance and justice. 3310989 9 10 2007 The Samson Effect total:15|5:9|4:3|3:3|2:0|1:0| 15 66 41 6 5 1 false false Mon Jul 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 29 12:06:02 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 16 14:01:04 -0700 2008
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This is one excellent book and made me jealous. I want to grow up and write like Tony. (Insert appropriat...more...]]> 5 1 false false Tue May 06 09:47:07 -0700 2008 Fri Mar 21 09:29:56 -0700 2008 Tue May 06 09:47:07 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sat Dec 06 14:20:39 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 06 14:21:04 -0800 2008
Tony Eldridge's premise in THE SAMSON EFFECT: the "Lord's Strength" of the Old Testament heroes was derived from an ancient, thought-to-be-extinct plant. Fast forward to today: two biblical researchers' quest to find the plant's one remaining s...more...]]> 5 1 false false Tue Jun 10 23:02:54 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 14 05:59:12 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Tue Jul 29 19:25:37 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 03 05:30:15 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat May 24 19:47:41 -0700 2008 Sat May 24 19:49:00 -0700 2008
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