David Korban is a PhD student of archeology following in the footsteps of his famous father. David is invited to accompany an expedition led by his father to recover the long-lost Ark of Noah and return it to the states where an unusual museum is currently under construction; one backed by big money and with political overtones. The Mountain of Ararat is called Agri Dagh or "Mountain of Pain" by the local Armenian community whose history is richly intertwined in the Ark's history. Several locals are used by the recovery team as guides and David becomes close to two of them. The mountain...

These are the adventures of 14-year old Kyle, his 12-year-old sister Teresa, and her friend Sonja, a beautiful Indian girl. Their fathers designed and built a time capsule unlike anything ever seen before. The children accidentally enter the machine and embark on an adventure into the prehistoric past. Like Harry Potter, this story is appropriate for young and old alike. There are many similar themes such as social conflict, father/son communication issues, sibling rivalry, and infatuation. The main difference is that Harry Potter is about magic while Shoestrings is based in science

Aaron Gerber is the Vice President of Carlton Jensen Institute for Genomics Research (GRI) in New London, Connecticut and a genius with a special ability; he cannot get sick. As a young man, Aaron discovered a method to deliver virtually any medicine (called a vehicle) accurately, vastly improving the effectiveness of any drug. Carlton Jensen, the founder and President of GRI (Carl) has been a stable presence in Aaron's life since birth and involved in nurturing his proteges natural abilities to his own ends. However, Carl is more than just an Uncle. The truth is muddled in the genetic...