Those seeking an absorbing thriller after The Da Vinci Code will not go far wrong with this. It hasn’t got quite the same controversial premise but there is plenty of history to absorb here, all laced around underwater exploration and deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. It is fascinating and gripping.
Comparison: Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Valerio Massimo Manfredi.
Similar this month: None, but try Dan Fesperman or Paul Carson
Archaeologist Jack Howard is a brave but cautious man. When he embarked on a new search for buried treasure in the Mediterranean, he knew it was a long shot. When he uncovered a golden disc that spoke of a lost civilization more advanced than any in the ancient world, he started to get excited.
| Primary Genre | Thriller and Suspense |
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Archaeologist Jack Howard is a brave but cautious man. When he embarked on a new search for buried treasure in the Mediterranean, he knew it was a long shot.
Atlantis features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Debut Books of the Month, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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Atlantis was written by David Gibbins and published by Headline Book Publishing Ltd
Atlantis has 464 pages
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