I do have a keen interest in ancient history, particularly Egyptian and Roman, so I always like to read fiction books involving archaeology and hidden treasures. Finding Sheba definitely fell into that category and H.B. Moore cleverly added a thriller element to it which made it a very quick read as I absolutely raced through the pages.

There are three interconnected stories in the book as all of the characters pair up: Nicaula & Batal, Omar & Mia and Jade & Lucas. Sometimes the balance between historical and romantic fiction felt like it was tending more towards the romance side, but then something unexpected would happen to move the scales towards historical fiction and even thriller. So all in all, Finding Sheba is quite a mix of genre that works very well.

Nicaula, the Queen of Sheba, and Batal was always going to be my favourite story. Nicaula is the queen and is destined to marry King Solomon but her heart lies elsewhere, with Batal, a lowly soldier. Their story unfolds as the other characters look for her tomb which will confirm the very existence of the Queen of Sheba.

Omar and Mia are ex-lovers but have to work together, following secret orders in the quest for the safe preservation of antiquities. Mia reminded me of Lara Croft as she can certainly stand up to the men and give them a run for their money. Omar is clearly still in love with her, but how does Mia really feel? Mia is hiding some secrets of her own and I had an awful feeling she was using Omar because of his feelings towards her. I was never sure which side she was really on, which just goes to show the talented suspenseful writing style of H.B. Moore.

Jade is thrust into the mix after her professor, Dr. Lyon, was killed and she had already accepted an internship in Cairo to research her thesis on the Queen of Sheba. She is paired with Lucas, an attractive French egyptologist who naturally sets her pulse racing. Lucas is a bit of a mystery and, just like with Mia, I sometimes wondered who he was really working for.

There are some really interesting thoughts on the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon - with neither of their existences having been proven. Finding Sheba certainly gives food for thought as the effect of proving their non-existence would be felt around the world. For me, there was a bit too much of the romance side of things as everyone paired off; thankfully there's enough of an espionage kind of feel to the book to help me overlook the racing pulses of attraction. Of course, I loved the archaeological passages in the book; stumbling across tombs and trying to decipher the poem in the letter Omar received from his grandmother. The anticipation of a major archaeological find gave me goosebumps throughout and I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn't real.

So, whether you believe that the Queen of Sheba existed or not, this is a fascinating fictional read spanning millennia. I felt like I was transported to ancient times in one moment then thrust into the cut-throat battle for antiquities the next. I'm really pleased to see that there is another Omar Zagouri book; Omar is a great character and I will certainly be adding the next book to my reading list.

I received this e-book from Booklover Catlady Publicity in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Seriously one of the best books I've read in a long time! There was plenty of action to keep me on edge and wanting to read more! I loved that it's told from 3 different views and it all comes together in the end. It kind of reminds me of The Da Vinci code with all the history and the way they have to uncover where the Queen of Sheba was buried. ( )

This was a great story about finding the tomb of the Queen of Sheba. I liked the characters but did not love them. The historical part of the story was my favorite. I wanted that to keep going on. The modern day stuff was a little slow for me until the last part and then it was great. I look forward to reading more books by H. B. Moore. I received this ebook from ebooksforreview.com for a fair and honest opinion. ( )

The Queen of Sheba may be just a myth to some, with no archaeological evidence to back up her existence. However, to many cultures, her life and death on their lands holds great value and significance. When Dr. Richard Lyon, an expert on the Queen believes that he is close to finding the place where she is buried, he is murdered. Meanwhile, undercover agent for Israeli Intelligence, Omar Zagouri has uncovered a tomb in Jerusalem with some clues connected to the Queen. As soon as news of the findings surface, many dangerous organizations and people begin vying to be the ones to find the tomb, or even destroy it.
An exciting historic thriller with many twists and turns. There were a lot of points of view to keep up with, Omar and fellow agent Mia, Dr. Lyon’s protégés Lucas and Jade, Alem a crewmember who found the first tomb and Queen Sheba herself. While the mystery and conspiracies happening in the present were all intriguing, it was the Queen’s narrative that captured me. The Queen’s insight, bravery and boldness captivated me as well as the author’s very imaginative and detailed take on her story from the very little we know about her. I was also happy to get to read more about Omar, who caught my attention in Beneath. His character shines as he weaves his way in and out of dangerous situations with the help of Mia. I would still love to know more about his background, hopefully that will be in future books.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review. ( )

Finding Sheba is a great story which successfully combines four tales into one! Three of the tales include separate groups united by one excavation. The fourth, a group who lived in ancient history. H.B. ties them together in a manner that is not confusing to the reader. She adeptly describes each scene and event, riveting the reader into a feeling of actually being there.

This is about an group of various people in diversified careers brought together through an archaeological discovery. The adventure begins with a brief reflection pertaining to how each of the key individuals became a part of this experience. It continues to include new events and characters. Once the reader passes the first few pages, he/she is hooked! After that, it is very difficult to put the book down until the very end.

The characters were created in a way one felt one knew them. as, stated earlier, the events were vivid and the picture was created in one's mind as clearly as on a movie screen. This was a thrilling adventure from start to finish, yet somehow it lacked the emotional effect H.B. often impacts the reader with. There were emotions stated but not totally felt by the reader. This is the ONLY negative I discovered in the whole book. It was very well-written and edited. The cover is appealing and depicts the storyline well.

For this reason alone I review this book with a Four and a Half Stars rating.

I am a huge fan of H.B.'s writings and she graciously sent this for an honest review, of which I have given. ( )