Product Description
by Imakaev Vladimir Imakaev (Author)
One of the first great mysteries of civilization is the story of the creation of the world in the Bible. The Tree of Life planted in the Garden of Eden may be more than just a myth. And if so, the country that possesses it could harness the power of eternity and be the undefeated champion of the world.
To this end, a small group that includes some of the best scientists of the age start an expedition to Iraq in search of the Forbidden Garden. But will they ever return? The path that leads to the entrance to paradise has been called "The Valley of the Shadow of Death", and not without reason. It is said to be guarded by a host of demons under the command of the ancient Egyptian priest Siptelah, who sold his own soul in exchange for his power.
"Mystery of the Past" is the first book of the exciting trilogy, "Paradise". Already a bestseller in Russia, it has fascinated hundreds of thousands of readers around the world. Now released for the first time in English, Christians and non-Christians can enjoy the thrilling opening of this powerful series.
Author Biography
Vladimir Imakaev was born in 1982 in Odessa, Ukraine. He moved to Idaho in 2003 and became a US citizen in 2007. Vladimir is married and has 2 children Angelina and Vladimir III. Fluent in 3 languages, he also has a bachelor's degree in theology from "Source of Life' Bible College in Zaporoje. His extensive experience in publicity work and missionary ministries made Vladimir a successful youth pastor in home town Sudak from by 2003 and he was keep working with kids and preaching even in USA in "The word of Truth" Church in Boise, Idaho. Imakaev discovered his passion for writing while still in high school, and has now been published in hundreds of newspapers and magazines. His first novel "Paradise: Mystery of the Past" became a Russian bestseller when he was only 24 years old. Currently, he has 3 novels published in Russia and is waiting the publication of 2 more novels in Russia in 2010. As one of the youngest successful authors in Europe, and the first ever to write Christian fiction in Russia, Vladimir Imakaev is a powerful international voice for Christianity.
