Story Summary:

“Thomas, I’m bored. We need some excitement.”

Back from their harrowing mission in the desert to recover a stolen statue of Aphrodite, detectives Flinders Petrie and Thomas Pettigrew have earned a reputation for success against all odds. Just as they are growing restless for another big case, they are tasked with finding a stolen religious artifact, the bones of the apostle Thomas, a quest that brings them face-to-face with the dark horrors of the Armenian and Assyrian genocide during World War I. With the help of Gazelda, a retired witch turned intelligence agent, the duo pursues the relic and its mysterious thief, known only as the Veiled One. But facing their old enemy again is only half the battle. To succeed at their task, both men must confront their own personal histories and the friends, family, and lovers they left behind in Turkey years before.

With The Bones of the Apostle, author John Amos delivers another lively international adventure that is at once charming and sobering, poignant and jarring. The atmospherics will compel you; the story will move you.

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Reviews:

“The Bones of the Apostle is a historical mystery with a unique object: the relics of St. Thomas the Apostle, who brought Christianity to Mesopotamia and India. Along the way, as our detectives Flinders Petrie and Thomas Pettigrew search for the stolen bones in Iraq, they find themselves confronted by the horror of the Assyrian genocide during World War I. With that as a backdrop, the search for the sacred remains of the founder of the Church of the East takes on even more importance. A fascinating trek shining a light on a neglected historic period and event.”

—Rev. Dr. David Fischler, chair of the board of directors of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council

About the Author

John Amos holds a PhD and a JD. He has taught at university level for 25 years. His academic publications include several books and multiple articles. His fiction works include The Student (2022), The Cleopatra Caper (2023), and The Case of the Stolen Goddess (2024). He has lived in the Middle East, most notably in Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, and Turkey. He currently practices Law.