Evidence of the lost continent of Atlantis exists throughout the modern world. As do powerful groups who do not want Atlantis—and its secrets—to be rediscovered.Historians Cameron Thorne and Amanda Gunn stumble upon a mysterious spiral necklace and a 12,000-year-old human skull, sparking their search for Atlantis and its true legacy. But are modern-day Knights Templar and a cabal of goddess … goddess worshipers conspiring against them? Only after a whirlwind of international travel and a violent encounter with a shadowy paramilitary group do the mysteries of Atlantis finally reveal themselves.
Based on actual historical artifacts, and illustrated.
Publishers Weekly says of the author, “BRODY DOES A TERRIFIC JOB OF WRAPPING HIS RESEARCH IN A FAST-PACED THRILL RIDE.”
This is a stand-alone novel with recurring characters. These books can be read in any order.
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Echoes of Atlantis: Crones, Templars and the Lost Continent (Templars in America Book 6)
This is a stand-alone book. You don’t need to read any of the prior books to enjoy it.
Once again, we have Cameron Thorpe and Amanda Spenser-Gunn team together as husband and wife. This time, they stumble upon a mysterious spiral necklace and a 12,000-year-old human skull, sparking their search for Atlantis and its true legacy. Soon Amanda is being courted by a great-great-aunt, Maryn Eneko – who is supposedly a descendant of the people who lived in Atlantis. She is being recruited by Meryn to carry on the legacy of her people – The Crones. But there are a few other people interested in Atlantis.
There is General Bartholomew Wagner who owns Wagner Enterprises and would suffer economically if Atlantis is proven to exist.
There is Abraham Gottlieb, leader of a Jewish group who takes violent and brutal action against the enemies of Israel. He is also worried Atlantis might bring out the reality that the Jews in Israel are not descendants from Abraham – something that would diminish the claim Jews have on the Holy land.
There are The Templars, led by Manuel de Real, who also have their own vested interest in Atlantis.
There is Xifen Chang – a Chinese spy who is chasing the spiral necklace because it is said it can convert heavy metals into gold.
Then there is Pak Chol- a North Korean spy searching for the spiral necklaces for the same reason.
And finish with Tracy (Trey) Blackwell, a Homeland Security spy who has infiltrated the Templars.
Add all of this and you have a thriller that reads fast and easy. However, these books seem to repeat themselves. I’m tired of multiple characters who are poorly developed. The plot is almost like a recipe, it flows almost identically in each book. The author uses real artifacts and their pictures to support his theories, but with each book, they get more extravagant and less believable.
I suppose the series have worn me out. Not holding well after a few books.
You could not put it down. Ì was lost in the story in places it was almost believable. A good read.
Just enough truth in the story to keep it very entertaining
Made me think about history in a new way!
I liked the idea of there being descendants still around.
This is my first book by this author but I’ll definitely read his others. I enjoy fictional stories based on true historical facts (like Dan Brown’s) so it perfectly fit my preference. Fun read that kept my total attention and, when I was finished, left me wanting more.
Disappointing. I wanted an action-adventure book that’s pure escapism and the writer let his political opinions come into the story.
The first page sounded so fake, I gave up. I do not recommend it.
Brody’s series is fiction based on real artifacts that point to the Templers having come to America before Columbus (shows pictures of actual digs and monuments). Thrilling read
Love the series and enjoyed the book although this is not my favorite of them.
It was ok…..too much jumping around with several different plot twists. Entertaining story, just hard to read.
I’m reading this book now, and its great!
I did not need a class in ancient history!
This was a great book. Very entertaining and easy to read. Like this author
Interesting story and part of a series that I haven’t read before, but is still a complete story. It’s a little slow, but that’s part of the world building. Interesting premise, intense at times, mysterious as times.
I loved it and can’t wait to read the next one. It makes you consider the possibilities
Great what if book. Plenty of action.
It was a slow start. But about the middle of the book I was hook and could hardly put it down!!
I’ve read several of David Brody’s books, but couldn’t finish this one. It’s just too much, imho. Seems jerky, all over the map (no pun intended), and simply not the quality of some of his others (e.g.: The Westford Knight; The Issac Question; even Powdered Gold). Really disappointed as I enjoy this type of fiction. This one was beyond my staying power.