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From an extraordinary discovery in a remote desert oasis to a desperate race against time in the ocean depths, a team of adventurers is about to find the truth behind the most baffling legend in history. The hunt is on for…
Marine archaeologist Jack Howard has stumbled upon the keys to an ancient puzzle. With a crack team of scientific experts and ex–Special Forces commandos, he is heading for what he believes could be the greatest archaeological find of all time—the site of fabled Atlantis—while a ruthless adversary watches his every move and prepares to strike.
But neither of them could have imagined what awaits them in the murky depths. Not only a shocking truth about a lost world, but an explosive secret that could have devastating consequences today. Jack is determined to stop the legacy of Atlantis from falling into the wrong hands, whatever the cost. But first he must do battle to prevent a global catastrophe.
Marine archaeologist Jack Howard has stumbled upon the keys to an ancient puzzle. With a crack team of scientific experts and ex–Special Forces commandos, he is heading for what he believes could be the greatest archaeological find of all time—the site of fabled Atlantis—while a ruthless adversary watches his every move and prepares to strike.
But neither of them could have imagined what awaits them in the murky depths. Not only a shocking truth about a lost world, but an explosive secret that could have devastating consequences today. Jack is determined to stop the legacy of Atlantis from falling into the wrong hands, whatever the cost. But first he must do battle to prevent a global catastrophe.
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Gabriele J. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was expecting something between Indiana Jones and the daVinci Code when I bought this book. I was sorely disappointed. The hero is a James Bond type archeologist, and of course an expert in everything. The story is bogged down by countless technical details about weaponry and gadgets, balanced by cliched characters: the loyal-to-the-death friends, the damsel-in-distress, the plain and, of course, traitorous woman, the evil muslim warlord. Oh, and of course, Atlantis is destroyed in the end.
I was ready to stop reading this book midway through, but finished it out of morbid curiosity, and because, out of principle, I don't like not finishing a book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A slow read in the beginning. The set up of the scienctific portion of the novel becomes literary speed bumps in sections. Once the main story line unfolds after about page 120, the tempo picks up. Overall, one of those novels I would refer to as "brain candy". The theories that are posed with regard to the Bible are outside my beliefs. Overall, a mediocre read.
Ellie (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I usually love this type of book. However I never could get into this one. It's one of the few that I've abandoned half way through.
Ron A. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Worthy first effort. Plot slow to develop as reader is lectyred to about science. Last part of book action picks up. If the lost continent interests you, this is the book for you.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A cross between a Clive Cussler (Dirk Pitt/Kurt Austin) novel and a James Bond novel.
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A formulaic snooze-a-thon. If you read the first two chapters, two in the middle and two at the end you might find it suspenseful.
The rest is boring scientific hokum, endless underwater tedium and dull incomprehensible descriptions of rocks, metals, equipment ad infinitum. Far inferior to all others in this cookie-cutter genre.
Fast paced adventure story about an archeological find that may be the famed Atlantis.
Marine archaeologist Jach Howard has stumbled upon the keys to an ancient puzzle. With a crack team of scientific experts and ex-Special Forces commandos, he is heading for what he believes could be the greatest archaeological find of all time. The site of fabled Atlantis. While a ruthless adversary watches his every move and prepares to strike.
But neither of them cound have imagined what awaits them in the murky depths. Not only a shocking truth about a lost world, but an explosive secret that could have devastation consequences today. Jack is determind to stop the legacy of Atlantis from falling into the wrong hands, whatever the cost, But first he must do battle to prevent a global catastrophe.
This book was okay. I expected it to be more of a fantasy but it was more suspenful than anything.
Marine archaeologist Jack Howard stumbles on the key to an ancient puzzle.He believes he can find Atlantis.The book is filled with wonderful facts and reminded me of a Dirk Pitt navel only with a new cast of characters. A good read as he stumbles though and is chased by daring folks from the other side that always seem one step ahead of him.
it was entertaining but i did not find the plot to be original. Guess I've read one too many risky mission impossible books... the detail was fascinating though. Definitely a different perspective on the 'lost world' than what is portrayed in the movies
David Gibbons has composed a complex plot, rich with details, a command of language missing in so many books. The ending unfolded beautifully, keeping me in the story until the final pages.
I'm an archaeologist so take my review with a grain of salt; I found too many elements unplausible, which detracted from my enjoyment of the book.
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