The Atlantis Prophecy | 
| Author: Thomas Greanias
Publisher: Pocket Star
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Sales Rank: 70267
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 0743491920
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780743491921
ASIN: 0743491920
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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An ancient organization more powerful than the federal government has targeted Washington. They'll stop at nothing to destroy the republic and raise an empire.The adventure begins with a mysterious military burial at Arlington National Cemetery and a shocking legacy that has explosive implications for America's existence. Archaeologist Conrad Yeats discovers in his father's tombstone the key to a centuries-old warning built into the very design of Washington, D.C. Major monuments along the National Mall are astronomically aligned and are about to "lock" with the stars at a date foreseen by the Founding Fathers. Along with Serena Serghetti, a beautiful Vatican linguist with secrets of her own, Yeats explores the hidden world beneath the capital in a deadly race to save it. America has a date with destiny, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
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 A fascinating adventure to discover an ancient prophecy involving America's past... September 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read & thoroughly enjoyed the prequel to this novel, Raising Atlantis. Thomas Greanias' story & characters had me hooked. I am a huge fan of ancient mysteries, so much so that I also write them. The Atlantis Prophecy delivers for anyone who enjoys stories where modern-day characters struggle against nearly insurmountable odds to uncover ancient secrets hidden in, and woven amongst, well-known places and monuments. I have read, and agree with, the comparisons with the first National Treasure movie & The Da Vinci code - I am a huge fan of both. As I mentioned in my review of Raising Atlantis, Thomas' writing & storytelling style is also reminiscent of James Rollins books in its non-stop action, high-tech elements and military ops.
Thomas has obviously put in an immense amount of research into this book, explaining and describing much of the history of American politics and the places they are rooted in. I found it very interesting and I learned a lot, the story keeps you thinking & on your toes. This type of novel has the highest of stakes in its story, and the main characters lead extraordinary lives and manage to do extraordinary things. It's not always grounded in reality, but that is not what I seek in these types of thrillers. There is also a supernatural element that pulls the story out of just a thriller category, which for readers like me, is like catnip. I am eager to read more, learn more, and see where this fascinating story will lead. I will definitely be buying the upcoming third installment to this series, The Atlantis Revelation.
Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands
 Great Second Effort From Writer - Give it a Read and Continue the Adventure September 24, 2008
The second in the series of Atlantis books, I found the Atlantis Prophecy to be much better written, more engaging, more exciting, more realistic, and overall fun. In other words, a very good book for those looking for a fast moving, adventure read.
It seems there are far fewer reviews and responses to this book, the second in the series, than to the first book. I can only guess that was because some of the reviewers seemed disappointed with the writing in the initial effort, and I can see their point. However, I really believe that the writing and story telling in this second effort is greatly improved. I only found one line in the book that seemed so contrived, I laughed out loud when I read it. Sure, there are still a lot of amazing escapes from impossible situations, but isn't that a feature of this style of writing.
If you like adventure series, and I do, and like Atlantis mythology, then I would buy this book. Read it. You will have fun.
Ok, why only 4 stars then? Well, not because of the author but because of the publisher. This paperback book physically fell apart in my hands. I mean the pages kept coming out of the book like a balding man losing hair down the sink.
 Don't buy it for a second! August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When you read the review above and on the first few pages of the book itself - how could any thriller reader not want to read it?
"A thrill ride from start to finish."
-- Clive Cussler
"...one of those books you end up staying up way too late reading."
-- Sandra Hughes, CBS News
Turns out those blurbs refer to his first book - Raising Atlantis. Too bad I didn't realize that when I was in the store. But judging from the reviews on that one - these lines were over-hype even then.
CONCEPT SUMMARY: Conspiracy begun many years ago when the Free Masons were fighting for the survival of the country blossoms in DC for an clue-breaking astrologer and a crypotographer-nun from the vatican. They try to solve the clues to conspiracy before it's too late - while fighting an evil secret group.
Here's what I didn't like this book:
1. ALL TO FAMILIAR PREMISE AND EXECUTION: Look to the back of the book and you'll find a nice little map of Washington, D.C. - that looks VERY FAMILIAR. Read the equally horrible The Book of Fate or seen the better excuted National Treasure (Widescreen Edition) - than you know this tale. Yes, I knew the premise was familiar. But, I did hope for a fast-paced, original execution with charachters I'd enjoy.
2.LOOKING FOR ANOTHER ENGROSSING PAGE-TURNING THINKING PERSON'S THRILLER - LIKE The Da Vinci Code? YOU WON'T FIND IT HERE. If you're going to step up and copy the Da Vinci Codes pattern - you'd best do it well. Here we have "clue-breaking" experts led on a trail of discovery, ties to the vatican, ties to the free masons... and after the first scene - which also gets expectations high - it's just boring. Despite all the great blurbs - in this one I didn't care enough to even want to think of where the clues might lead.
BOTTOM LINE: Nothing original enough or interesting enough in this book to make it worth the time.
Captivating Thriller August 2, 2008
As an author myself, I found The Atlantis Prophecy to have a great plot, good pacing and an excellent storyline that I became immersed in. This is a tough genre where you either like it or you don't. I liked it, and would recommend it to anyone.
 Much to improve upon... July 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although there are several good thematic points made throughout this story, the character development is poor. Plot development is frenetic and incomplete. Sometimes incompleteness is a technique for driving the story, but not so here....too many loose ends and inconsistencies. The author's vanity plays out on the canvas of this "less-than-beach-trash"-quality story and it is found wanting.
That being said, Mr. Greaniasi is imaginative, but needs much more experience in cultivating the writer's art.
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