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The Atlantis Gene

The Origin Mystery, Book 1

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The Atlantis Gene

By: A.G. Riddle
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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The greatest mystery of all time...the history of human origins...will be revealed.

Seventy thousand years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how.

Until now.

The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity might not survive this time.

The Immari are good at keeping secrets. For 2,000 years, they've hidden the truth about human evolution. They've also searched for an ancient enemy - a threat that could wipe out the human race. Now the search is over.

Off the coast of Antarctica, a research vessel discovers a mysterious structure buried deep in an iceberg. It has been there for thousands of years, and something is guarding it. As the Immari rush to execute their plan, a brilliant geneticist makes a discovery that could change everything.

Dr. Kate Warner moved to Jakarta, Indonesia to escape her past. She hasn't recovered from what happened to her, but she has made an incredible breakthrough: a cure for autism. Or so she thinks. What she has found is far more dangerous - for her and the entire human race. Her work could be the key to the next stage of human evolution. In the hands of the Immari, it would mean the end of humanity as we know it.

Agent David Vale has spent 10 years trying to stop the Immari. Now he's out of time. His informant is dead. His organization has been infiltrated. His enemy is hunting him. But when David receives a coded message related to the Immari attack, he risks everything to save the one person that can help him solve it: Dr. Kate Warner.

Together, Kate and David must race to unravel a global conspiracy and learn the truth about the Atlantis Gene...and human origins. Their journey takes them to the far corners of the globe and into the secrets of their pasts. The Immari are close on their heels and will stop at nothing to obtain Kate's research and force the next stage of human evolution - even if it means killing 99.9% of the world's population. David and Kate can stop them...if they can trust each other. And stay alive.

©2013 A.G. Riddle (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Suspense Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Thriller Technology Mystery

Editorial reviews

Editors Select, March 2014 - I recognized The Atlantis Gene from the Kindle bestsellers list, and was delighted to learn that it was coming to audio. A.G. Riddle has written a thrilling and unusual story about the history of human origins, which seamlessly blends in Nazis, aliens, religion, autism, evolution, and Atlantis. I found this to be incredibly accessible, exciting, and original listen – A.G. Riddle is definitely an author to try if you like Dan Brown or Michael Crichton. Narrator Stephen bel Davies helped ensured I was hooked right away, and can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next book in the The Origin Mystery series. —Sarah, Audible Editor
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was good at the end. a bit of a slow and scared start though. 15 words

good but slow start

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Bel Davies narrates this novel exceptionally! looking forward to the next installment in this series

Atlantis gene

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Loved this book because it's such a great ride ! The story is very interesting and has everything from science, history and evolution to time and space travel. It's action all the way, your thrown in at the very beginning and keeps you weaving and guessing, a real page turner!! Great debut book Mr Riddle so please keep em coming!!!! Look forward to all and any you write in the future.

Wow Great story

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this was a chance pick for me... and wow did it pay off... going to be getting part 2 now and hope it is as good...

Outstanding!

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I found it impossible to engage with the characters and at times I felt as if I would of had more empathy with characters and the story if I had of been aged 13. I loved A G Riddle's Departure....what happened here.

Disappointing

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Loved the book, waiting for the others I'm not going to listen to his others!

Great listen.

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I really enjoyed this story. I had to speed up the narrator. I loved that there was some real science and I can't wait to get to the next book.

Great story with touches of truth

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I just looked up Stephen Bel Davies to check if this is actually a person. I honestly thought he was a clever bot. Very unnatural tempo. Can't comment on the book yet. 2 hrs in and all I know is my expectations for a narrator must be higher than I realised.

Struggling to listen to the narrator

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not Really. I found the premise to be somewhat implausible. It raised some interesting concepts and the burgeoning World population increase is a concern.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Offered more explanation. It was somewhat Cryptic. There was an opportunity to develop the love interest but it fell flat.

Have you listened to any of Stephen Bel Davies’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No. I haven't but his performance wasn't the issue. The story was not conducive to a great performance.

Was The Atlantis Gene worth the listening time?

It was Ok but I don't think I will bother about the other books in the series. It didn't blow my skirt up.

Science Fiction. An interesting yarn

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I love Riddles Books but this time, inspire of Having an amazing and strong Story Plot, The Narrator Ruined the entire Book.

It feels like it's a Bot , but a clever one, trying to act as a Human.
Still trying to complete the Book but struggling to.

Don't know how long will I be able to hold on to this narrator.

The Narrator Ruined The Book

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