While on an archaeological dig in Northern Arizona, Marcus Machado unearths the journals of a sixteenth century priest. The contents make reference to the existence of the Book of Aaron, a missing book of the Bible. It also suggests a possible location of the book along the Exodus Trail in the Middle East. Marc travels to another dig site in the Middle Eastern desert where, along with the help of an Egyptian guide, they uncover the actual Book of Aaron, the brother of Moses. The book reveals an even greater secretthe existence of an eleventh commandment. They soon discover the fabled tablet and after deciphering accompanying information about the commandment. Marcus is torn between delivering it to the world and burying it deeper than where he found it. He knows that in the wrong hands, it could have earth-shattering ramifications. Follow along as Marc deals with the dilemma thrust upon him.
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Mario Martinez creates his various characters to have a blend of intelligence, fear, courage, self-doubt, cruelty, and humanity. He can create street scenes and dangerous situations that put the reader beside his characters. By his description of ethnic foods, the reader can almost taste the food being served. His ability to accurately create his ethnic characters come from actually conferring with people of the culture being portrayed whether they are British, Hispanic, Native American, African American, or Middle Eastern. This adds to the believability of his storyline and adverse situations. He uses women, as well as men, in heroic roles, yet they retain their tenderness and femininity. This allows the reader to interject him or herself into the story. His stories are not formulaic and do not always have a happy ending. His goal is to write stories that mimic real life, good or bad. So pick up one of his books and see where his imagination takes you.
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