Bokuru

This book was inspired by the tenacious efforts of the handful of professional field archaeologists over the last few decades in the inhospitable barrens of Africa. Their discoveries of the ancient fossil records have advanced our knowledgeback millions of years.


Bokuru is an archaeological mystery based in a remote region of East Africa.The story is seen through James Henderson,a young Chicago attorney, who is retained to go to Africato investigate the mysterious death of Dr. Richard Bronston. The worldfamous archaeologist died at his remote excavation site.


Dr. Bronstons daughter, Nancy, an executive officer atthe Chicago museum, is responsiblefor Jims selection to act as detective in spite of his lack of directly related experience. Neither Nancy, nor the museum staffbelieve Dr. Bronston committed suicide as stated on the death certificate sent from Africa. IsJims limitedexperience as an amateur archaeologist and trial preparation attorney sufficient to solve the puzzle?


The museum has sponsoredDr. Bronstons excavation work and holds a million dollar life insurance policy to cover their funding. The policy excludes coverage if his death is suicide. Onthe way to the airport Jim learns that the cause ofDr. Bronstons death is not their only concern.


Dr. Bronstontold no one what he found at his excavation. The museum must decide whether Nancy Bronston should complete her fathers field work, or close the field camp.Jims assignment is suddenly expanded. He must learn whatwas found along the ancientbank of theBokuru River, at the locationthe natives call the place of the ancient past.


Jim flies to Africa where Nancy Bronston haspreceded him to attend her fathers funeral.He begins his African adventure unprepared for the twists and turns he will face on a journey into both modern and ancient death as well asthe origins of mankind. The story ends witha surprise ending not even he could anticipate.