Thicker Than Mud

by Jason Z. Morris

Adam Drascher, an archaeology professor at a small Jesuit college in the Bronx, is at a standstill. Adam is in love with his former mentor, though he knows that relationship has no future, and though his tenure decision is approaching, Adam has little to show for his efforts studying the cult of the dead in ancient Israel. Everything changes for Adam when he discovers a tablet that sheds light on the Healers, shadowy underworld figures in Canaanite myth and the Bible, on the same day that he loses his grandfather, the man who raised him. As Adam mourns for his grandfather and labors to interpret the text of the tablet, he unearths family secrets that test his loyalties and entangle him in the police investigation of an old family friend.

200 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2019

About the author

Jason Z. Morris is a Professor in the Natural Sciences Department at Fordham University (Fordham College at Lincoln Center). His research interests include the genetic regulation of development and bioethics. Jewish learning is one of his life-long passions. He lives in New Rochelle with his wife and children.

Reviews

[Izzy Petersen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sat down and read it in one sitting to see what the fuss was about

[Mark Shainker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. Could not put it down. An excellent story line showing us how to live our lives through the main character and his struggles with family and work. To get there he takes us on a journey involving history, archaeology, religion and death.

[Jennifer Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read that mixed history, religion, archaeology, family, work struggles and a little romance. Loved it!