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  • The Atlantis Gene

  • The Origin Mystery, Book 1
  • By: A.G. Riddle
  • Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
  • Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (777 ratings)
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The Atlantis Gene

By: A.G. Riddle
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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Editor reviews

A powerful crime thriller audiobook by a master new writer - The Atlantis Gene is Book 1 in the debut series The Original Mystery written by A. G. Riddle and expertly narrated by professional actor Steven Bel Davies. This has a weaving plot with unexpected twists and secret discoveries that leave listeners clinging to every word. Feel desperation and despair as the existence of the human race is continuously threatened. Can modern science be the answer to human survival? Or are the ancient guardians of Earth’s secrets too strong an enemy? This is highly addictive listening. Available now from Audible.

Summary

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.

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Brilliantly written and developed story

This book is great. Where some authors stuff the middle of a story with boring filler, this book is different. It is a steady burner and the mystery is unveiled as it progresses. It is dramatic and dynamic a very entertaining listen. You'll find it hard to pause listening.

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Couldn't make it through

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Story built on an interesting premise, but then everything from Nazis to aliens were thrown at it. That might still have been ok, but the characters are so flat and one dimensional, their responses so unbelievable, that I couldn't suspend disbelief long enough to get through the book.

I am no writer, but an avid reader and the quality of the writing here is way below what I expect.

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Promises much but?

What made the experience of listening to The Atlantis Gene the most enjoyable?

As a science fiction novel it promised much, but only just about delivered. The story was at times patchy and the characters at times barely believable. Overall it left me not thinking that I wanted to read the follow on's and was fairly pleased that I got to the end

What other book might you compare The Atlantis Gene to, and why?

I wouldn't want to compare this to any other book, other than to say it was a mish mash of so many stories, trying to convince the reader that we are not alone and that its just a matter of time unfortunately I don't want to spend the time finding out what happens next as this story was lumbering and almost pointless at times

What three words best describe Stephen Bel Davies’s performance?

Unconvincing, robotic, passionless

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No this is a long book, and not one that really held my interest

Any additional comments?

There really are just too many holes in the story for it to hold together the spoken word is sometimes not accurate to the written book and overall it struck me as a cheap novel!

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Dull and uninspiring

recently listened to "the martian" the "wool" trilogy and "hollow world" all gripping well rounded stories that pull you in. i mention these so that if you have listened to any of these you'll know where I'm coming from. this story was dull, confusing at times and just didn't grab me at all. nothing new or interesting here. skip this and listen to any of the above if you haven't allready

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ABOMINABLE NARRATION, LUDICROUS STORY

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Pretty much everything. I have to trust that the science is good but I was not convinced. Silly 2 paragraph chapters clearly written as a TV series for some really obscure channel with 3.5 viewers,

If you’ve listened to books by A. G. Riddle before, how does this one compare?

No and I will avoid anything else written by this person

What didn’t you like about Stephen Bel Davies’s performance?

Flat, nasal delivery, no characterisation, poor pronunciation. Marbella? Per-lease. It's Spanish not Italian.

Was The Atlantis Gene worth the listening time?

Not really except, unlike books I have enjoyed I did not let it seep into valuable time and stuck to listening on public transport. On the plus side however the juvenile storyline was at least uncomplicated and the narration whilst dreary and flat was utterly clear.

Any additional comments?

I did make it to the end and somewhere in there is the germ of a potentially good sci-fi yarn. Shame it did not fulfil its potential

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Global conspiracy, world domination contorted plot

If you could sum up The Atlantis Gene in three words, what would they be?

We're doomed. Perhaps.

Would you recommend The Atlantis Gene to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend this to anyone who likes science fiction that is set in the present and builds on past facts. The blending of future tech with present context is done well. However, while the overall premise is consistent the character events feel contorted and the coincidences sometime a stretch too far.

What about Stephen Bel Davies’s performance did you like?

His delivery conveys the urgency and tension effectively. This is particularly true in the action sequences.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Moved no, its not that sort of book. It is not particularly though provoking either just a good bit of sci-fi.

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A book I had to put down

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A better narration, I found the narrator very uninspired. The sentences and paragraphs were all read in a sort of monotone feel. No emphasis on the pace of the story or situation.
Completely ruined the book for me, with this sort of reading I don't see anyone lasting more than 30 minutes at a time.

How could the performance have been better?

Getting a narrator who seems to be remotely interested in the story line.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The story seems to be quite an interesting one, but I think I will read the hardcopy of this.

Any additional comments?

It is a good cure for insomnia

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Engaging story but does jump about a bit.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I'd recommend this book but the style of writing doesn't suit dipping in and out. There are lots of small chapters that bounce between characters and can make following the exact details a little tricky. But that is probably as much because I listen to 30-60mins at night before I got to sleep.

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

I enjoyed this story but some of the chapters were just to small and used to forward different story lines simultaneously. This meant that there were lots of pauses and 'Chapter xxx' being read out.

What aspect of Stephen Bel Davies’s performance might you have changed?

Stephen was pretty good, clear understandable and gave a little personality to the characters.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

I think if this got a film adaptation then there would be a lot of story left out. It is practically a trilogy in it's own right never mind the next two books.

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Don’t do it , just don’t do it

Starts of ok but then you realise The story is all over the place, could be a good book.....but it’s not

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Great book couldn't wait to

great book couldn't wait to get stuck into the next book in the series.

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