The Bulls of Bashan
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THE BULLS OF BASHAN
By Jodi Lea Stewart
Historical Fiction; Mystery Action and Adventure, Quest Fiction
Publisher: Progressive Phoenix Rising
Publication Date: June 17, 2025
SYNOPSIS
In a diner on the edge of a dusty Texas border town, a young waitress's life takes an unexpected turn when she is swept into a high-stakes adventure. Recruited by a charismatic former World War II Army major, a glamorous New York socialite, and a charming daredevil who effortlessly flies planes and rides bulls, she embarks on a shadowy mission that promises both wealth and danger.
This unlikely team will plunge into the heart of the perilous Amazon rainforest, navigate the depths of the world’s most treacherous canyon, brave the open seas, and traverse the ruins of postwar Europe. Their quest? To retrieve a set of mysterious keys while evading a relentless pursuer who seems to be one step ahead at every turn. Who is this enigmatic figure stalking them, and what sinister agenda does he have planned in Budapest?
As they race against time, each member of the team must confront his or her own demons and hidden truths. With the fate of their mission hanging in the balance, they inch closer to the elusive head of operations—the only one who can unlock the secrets of The Bulls of Bashan.
Prepare for a suspenseful journey filled with danger, intrigue, and self-discovery, a globetrotting historical thriller with evocative international settings, strong female arcs, and cross-generational themes.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jodie Lea Stewart is a multi-award-winning fiction author who believes in and writes about the triumph of the human spirit despite adversity through grit, humor, and stubborn tenacity. Her lifetime friendships with all nationalities, different social stratas, cowpunchers, the Southern gentry, the California crazies (she was once one, too … well, sort of, LOL!), not to mention outliers, allow Jodi to write comfortably about, oh … practically anything. WEBSITE ◆ BLOG◆ INSTAGRAM ◆ YOUTUBE ◆ MEDIUM
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Jodi Lea Stewart’s The Bulls of Bashan is a historical fiction that is also equal parts mystery and adventure. It takes place in 1953 in a Texas border town. It’s there where a young waitress, Savannah, finds herself in quite an adventure through various international locations, such as a rainforest, canyons, open seas, war-torn places. It’s during these adventures where each of the characters we meet have to explore their growth and emotions with themselves and each other.
The Bulls of Bashan is a well-researched historical fiction and definitely has detailed descriptions of each of the places that Savannah finds herself in. Stewart’s story was entertaining and packed full of action. I also truly love the idea of the “found family” dynamic in stories, and this was definitely present in The Bulls of Bashan. Savannah herself is a strong character and her story is engaging and had me flipping the pages.
Lovers of adventure and coming-of-age stories will truly enjoy this book.
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