Twenty-three-year-old Jonathan Tobias considered himself a loser after suffering from his father’s physical and verbal abuse. In turn, Jonathan chose to live his life blaming circumstances and others for his failures. His one way to escape was through playing adventure video games.

This novel tells the story of a young man who, after living a life of believing lies and blaming his circumstances, realizes his thoughts are at the root of his situation. With the help of his childhood friends, Mark and Kate, a minister, Reverend Hogan, and a mysterious archaeologist, Jedidiah Cohen, he realizes the consequences of his misdirected thoughts. Through unforeseen circumstances during a faraway journey, the three friends learn about themselves, their friendship, their desires, and discover the meaning of true wealth. Jonathan embarks on a physical and emotional journey searching for a lost treasure. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli desert and the ruins of an ancient palace, Jonathan discovers something more valuable than anything he ever dreamed possible. The author brings his main characters to life through their varying emotions: anger, rage, devotion, drive, love, happiness, and ultimate success.

Solomon’s Riches is an adventure tale wrapped in mystery and a poignant story of self-discovery.