Rift in Time

February 1, 1998
Prolific author Phillips (A Dangerous Love, LJ 4/1/97) turns away from historical sagas with this new novel. Archaeologist Adam Livingstone makes the discovery of a lifetime when he finds evidence of the existence of Noah's Ark. Though ambivalent about religion, Adam soon is encouraged to start rethinking his attitudes toward God, especially after he meets his housekeeper's niece Juliet Halsay. Juliet is living with her aunt and slowly recovering from the aftereffects of a terrorist bombing that killed her father and brother. To Juliet's horror, it soon appears that a terrorist group is now targeting Adam. Together, the two investigate the group, which appears to want Adam to stop finding more proof of the Bible's truth. Although some of the characters tend toward the stereotypical, this exciting thriller should still appeal to most readers. Recommended.