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The Genesis Conspiracy
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Deep beneath the ocean lies the secret of human origins.
A discovery with the power to change history.
Or wipe us from the earth.
For over a decade, archaeologist Dr. Martin Anders has searched in vain for proof of the fabled continent of Atlantis. After raising a puzzling artifact from the ocean floor, Anders gets more than he bargained for. It is a piece of modern techno ...more
A discovery with the power to change history.
Or wipe us from the earth.
For over a decade, archaeologist Dr. Martin Anders has searched in vain for proof of the fabled continent of Atlantis. After raising a puzzling artifact from the ocean floor, Anders gets more than he bargained for. It is a piece of modern techno ...more
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Interesting idea, poorly executed
The concept was a fun, new take on time travel. I wanted to like this book but the characters were thin and predictable. The dialogue was stilted, the characters were a jumble of cliches. Sorry.
The concept was a fun, new take on time travel. I wanted to like this book but the characters were thin and predictable. The dialogue was stilted, the characters were a jumble of cliches. Sorry.
Disappointed. I started out thinking I would really enjoy this book, and the farther I got into it, the less I did. The second half was silly and poorly written.
Review: THE GENESIS CONSPIRACY by James D. Prescott
A fast-paced, imaginatively-premised, near-futuristic thriller with elements of science fiction, THE GENESIS CONSPIRACY rockets from contemporary maritime archaeology back to prehistory. Solidly grounded in both academia and corporate megalomania, the novel focuses on Dr. Martin Anders, an archaeologist, whose need for continuing research funding leads him into strange and dangerous venues. In the race to eradicate a fatal pathogen unearthed fro ...more
A fast-paced, imaginatively-premised, near-futuristic thriller with elements of science fiction, THE GENESIS CONSPIRACY rockets from contemporary maritime archaeology back to prehistory. Solidly grounded in both academia and corporate megalomania, the novel focuses on Dr. Martin Anders, an archaeologist, whose need for continuing research funding leads him into strange and dangerous venues. In the race to eradicate a fatal pathogen unearthed fro ...more
Imagine Jurassic Park: The Lost World, Back to the Future and Lost.
A very interesting read, very well written and well developed characters. I started reading this with intrigue which gripped me until the end. Obviously James Prescott clearly is a fan of Jurassic Park: The Lost World, one scene I thought was adapted directly from the baby T-Rex scene in The Lost World. Suspense was used throughout the novel, using short chapters and small cliffhangers throughout the novel at the end of each chap ...more
A very interesting read, very well written and well developed characters. I started reading this with intrigue which gripped me until the end. Obviously James Prescott clearly is a fan of Jurassic Park: The Lost World, one scene I thought was adapted directly from the baby T-Rex scene in The Lost World. Suspense was used throughout the novel, using short chapters and small cliffhangers throughout the novel at the end of each chap ...more
Interesting read but don't hold you expectation high
Hits all the points: secret organization, "evil" rich guy, suspense, romance, plot twists, philosophical debates, characters with distinct but predictable personalities, and tons of cliche sci-fi/triller elements. The overall tone is a bit dull. Worth a read if you are really bored, but nothing that really amuses or excites you.
Also, why does every single sci-fi novel has to feature a bad-tempered, stubborn but beautiful female character who ev ...more
Hits all the points: secret organization, "evil" rich guy, suspense, romance, plot twists, philosophical debates, characters with distinct but predictable personalities, and tons of cliche sci-fi/triller elements. The overall tone is a bit dull. Worth a read if you are really bored, but nothing that really amuses or excites you.
Also, why does every single sci-fi novel has to feature a bad-tempered, stubborn but beautiful female character who ev ...more
As others have mentioned, I wanted to like this book. However, by the end of the first chapter I realized it should be marketed as an outline for what could be a great novel. Upon reflection, I think this is more of a script for a so-so thriller movie.
Dr. Martin Andreas has been looking for over a decade for the location of the lost continent of Atlantis, and in one of his searches he finds a a piece of modern technology- only it's more than a thousand years old. But before he can discover what that means, he and a and a team comprised of archaeologists, virologist, other scientists and a team of mercenaries are sent into the past with a dangerous mission- to find a cure to a deadly virus that has been spreading in modern day society, a disea
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A JDD. SYFY. Novel About BCE. Time and Actual Events Superimposed With Fiction
JDD. has. penned a SYFY . Novel that begins with a discovery that humans were never to make. The discovery was of a fossil from thousands of years ago where the bones were found to be thousands of years old, except there was a zipper with the fossil. At first you will fall into the time honored studies of the past, but when the change courts it is not the past but what of parallel universes. This is an excel!ent read f ...more
JDD. has. penned a SYFY . Novel that begins with a discovery that humans were never to make. The discovery was of a fossil from thousands of years ago where the bones were found to be thousands of years old, except there was a zipper with the fossil. At first you will fall into the time honored studies of the past, but when the change courts it is not the past but what of parallel universes. This is an excel!ent read f ...more
Good mix of science fiction and adventure
The premise of this story, travelling to the past to save the present, is not new, but this book does a good job of making it seem plausible. James Prescott has crafted an intricate storyline with multiple converging plots and a climax that is gripping and a satisfying ending. The teaser on the final page leads me to hope that this is just the first installment of a new series.
The premise of this story, travelling to the past to save the present, is not new, but this book does a good job of making it seem plausible. James Prescott has crafted an intricate storyline with multiple converging plots and a climax that is gripping and a satisfying ending. The teaser on the final page leads me to hope that this is just the first installment of a new series.
Real science
Excellent mixture of science and fiction resulting in true _science fiction_ as it should be! I hate reading sf that has science so sloppy as to be closer to fiction, but that is not the case here. The science is real and accurate, the adventure is as thrilling as any Bond novel, with some large helpings of Indiana Jones. I read the whole thing in under 24 hrs, just could not put it down!
Do yourself a favor, take a vacation from reality and read this.
Excellent mixture of science and fiction resulting in true _science fiction_ as it should be! I hate reading sf that has science so sloppy as to be closer to fiction, but that is not the case here. The science is real and accurate, the adventure is as thrilling as any Bond novel, with some large helpings of Indiana Jones. I read the whole thing in under 24 hrs, just could not put it down!
Do yourself a favor, take a vacation from reality and read this.
This story is AWESOME!
Full of action, suspense and thrills - I loved it. Great story/characters, great narration, I loved the story from beginning to end!
Well written, the attention to detail is amazing, and is full of great story.
Definitely recommended, I enjoyed it and wish it was longer! :)
You'll love it :)
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Full of action, suspense and thrills - I loved it. Great story/characters, great narration, I loved the story from beginning to end!
Well written, the attention to detail is amazing, and is full of great story.
Definitely recommended, I enjoyed it and wish it was longer! :)
You'll love it :)
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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I started on this book because I had enjoyed another book by the author (Augmented).
The premise and set up for this story was relatively weak, the dialog a little corny. The standard of writing felt lower than that in the last book I read from this author. I just found out later that this is an earlier book, which means the author is clearly getting better with each new story he is writing. Will definitely check out his next book.
The premise and set up for this story was relatively weak, the dialog a little corny. The standard of writing felt lower than that in the last book I read from this author. I just found out later that this is an earlier book, which means the author is clearly getting better with each new story he is writing. Will definitely check out his next book.
Interesting point of view on neolithic culture.
This is a great book. Blending modern science and technology with the ancient world. There is no way to know what secrets are hidden in the past.... Sometimes you can imagine a scenario that is possible and that leads you to the most unique hypothesis of the world.
This is a great book. Blending modern science and technology with the ancient world. There is no way to know what secrets are hidden in the past.... Sometimes you can imagine a scenario that is possible and that leads you to the most unique hypothesis of the world.
Something different
Time travel is new but can maybe save the present world. Then the truth starts coming out. Throw in Atlantis and the Sphinx for extra interest.
Very well written and proofed with believable characters of a wide swath.
I read Sci fi all the time and this was one of the most enjoyable for some time.
Time travel is new but can maybe save the present world. Then the truth starts coming out. Throw in Atlantis and the Sphinx for extra interest.
Very well written and proofed with believable characters of a wide swath.
I read Sci fi all the time and this was one of the most enjoyable for some time.
Another fun read
James Prescott has found his niche in the sci-fi, dystopian adventure genre. His premise is just believable enough to keep the reader wanting to know more. I appreciate that his imaginary worlds are science based. His research infuses his books with a realism that lends credibility to his storyline. Fun.
James Prescott has found his niche in the sci-fi, dystopian adventure genre. His premise is just believable enough to keep the reader wanting to know more. I appreciate that his imaginary worlds are science based. His research infuses his books with a realism that lends credibility to his storyline. Fun.
Captivating Read!
The questions we have are answered (fiction). But fun and well written. A place I've dreamed of, Atlantis is within the story of time travel with scientists, doctors, treasure hunters, and of course, bad men. James D. Prescott keeps you caught up in Amazing fast paced fun read.The
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The questions we have are answered (fiction). But fun and well written. A place I've dreamed of, Atlantis is within the story of time travel with scientists, doctors, treasure hunters, and of course, bad men. James D. Prescott keeps you caught up in Amazing fast paced fun read.The
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I really enjoyed this fast paced time travel/apocolyptic virus/search for Atlantis story.It had so many different things going on! An archeologist in need of cash takes an offer a millionare offers him.He realizes he made a mistake not long after.Gary Tiedmann was a good narrator.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.
Start of something good
Genesis, the plot has intriguing time travel ideas. I liked the authors writing style, paints a solid word picture. Could have used less good guy versus bad guy and more of what the author highlighted after the end of the book. Overall, good read and recommend.
Genesis, the plot has intriguing time travel ideas. I liked the authors writing style, paints a solid word picture. Could have used less good guy versus bad guy and more of what the author highlighted after the end of the book. Overall, good read and recommend.
A great take on a age old story
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was a quick read but had enough character development,suspense, mystery and adventure to appease most readers. It's an ingenious take on the story of Atlantis, whilst highlighting how selfish and ultimately malevolent humanity is. ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was a quick read but had enough character development,suspense, mystery and adventure to appease most readers. It's an ingenious take on the story of Atlantis, whilst highlighting how selfish and ultimately malevolent humanity is. ...more
The Conspiracy
It was a good book! I wish I could read more like that. It ended good and I was glad it was the only one. The characters were exciting and dramatic. It was definitely worth reading!
It was a good book! I wish I could read more like that. It ended good and I was glad it was the only one. The characters were exciting and dramatic. It was definitely worth reading!
Author James D. Prescott and narrator Gary Tiedemann once again team up and pull off an exciting action-packed thriller in “The Genesis Conspiracy”. It is a bit shorter than the author’s other works at just under six in a half hours of audio, but as a listener, the book is fulfilling, enjoyable and engaging. If you like archaeological mysteries and enjoy plunging into the depth of the ocean in search of a lost city, this is the book you have been looking for. Mr. Prescott has set the level quite
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3.5 stars
I started the notes on this one harshly because it wasn't the kind of book I expected it to be - in a bad way, but by the end of the book I had enjoyed the story though I feel like all my gripes were legit.
Well narrated.
Notes along the way:
Timeline with Atlantis instead of Medieval castles. I wasn't really in the mood for a time travel book and wouldn't have started this if I'd known it was one.
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I started the notes on this one harshly because it wasn't the kind of book I expected it to be - in a bad way, but by the end of the book I had enjoyed the story though I feel like all my gripes were legit.
Well narrated.
Notes along the way:
Timeline with Atlantis instead of Medieval castles. I wasn't really in the mood for a time travel book and wouldn't have started this if I'd known it was one.
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I like archaeology. I also like science fiction and time travel. This book puts all three together in a really good manner. It starts off with a body being found in ice. It's some 12,000 years old yet there is a major problem. Its clothes have a zipper.
Zippers didn't exist then. Neither did the type of clothing the body had on.
This leads to an outbreak of a very deadly plague that outright kills 90% of the people that get it. The others that get it but don't die are rendered sterile. Thus, the e ...more
Zippers didn't exist then. Neither did the type of clothing the body had on.
This leads to an outbreak of a very deadly plague that outright kills 90% of the people that get it. The others that get it but don't die are rendered sterile. Thus, the e ...more
This was a good story, interesting premise. This is the second story by this author that I've read, and I have to say that I'm adjusting to his writing style. He has good concepts, but leaves a lot to be desired when fleshing out his characters. He's great at explaining the science - sometimes too great, as the science becomes half a page and we're still trying to get an idea of what the characters are really like. There's some bouncing around where the author will vaguely switch tenses (some yo
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An interesting and slightly scary concept, the first half of the book is well written with a good cast of characters that are a bit cliche at times and would benefit from further work. There are some great twists that made things more interesting, but the second half of the book took things too far for my tastes. Yes, it's fiction, but it ended up being drama for the sake of drama.
An interesting book, it would have benefited form better editing and someone asking 'why?' a lot.
I liked it, but it ...more
An interesting book, it would have benefited form better editing and someone asking 'why?' a lot.
I liked it, but it ...more
This is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller. It blends ancient history and future technology in an interesting way. It's a fairly short novel, that starts fast and keeps moving very fast. There is minimal time spent on character development and examining the science and implications in any significant way. The motivations for some of the major plot points were kind of weak and confusing. I like the reasons for a "conspiracy" to be clear and logical by the end of a book. It almost reads as a screenplay
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A fun read which does not tax your brain much. It incorporates every type of 'action' you could possibly imagine - searching for Atlantis, advanced technology, prehistoric creatures, ex-military types with big guns, a deadly disease and time travel. I've left several out. Oh, there's a bit of romance of course.
The writing is fast-paced, simple and somewhat clichéd.
The dialogue is fast-paced, simple and somewhat clichéd.
If you are looking for a few hours of entertainment or escapism it's good t ...more
The writing is fast-paced, simple and somewhat clichéd.
The dialogue is fast-paced, simple and somewhat clichéd.
If you are looking for a few hours of entertainment or escapism it's good t ...more
I feel like people who loved this book must’ve gotten a later edition, and I just got an outline. This story had so much potential to delve deeper into the ancient world, the rich people who wanted to relocate to Atlantis, the relationship between Anders and Riese, the consequences of time travel, the Brotherhood, I could go on. As it stands, I felt like I was watching an episode of a 30 minute sci-fi TV show that didn’t have time to elaborate.
If you want to fun, nuanced, mind-bending sci-fi/ti ...more
If you want to fun, nuanced, mind-bending sci-fi/ti ...more
Archaeology and Sci-Fi: Fun read
I enjoyed this book. However, I feel like it didn't go into details enough, like with characters, and history and the cities, etc. It was not a bad book by any means. I studied archaeology in college, and I love history mysteries, so the subject of this book is interesting to me. I just wish there was *more*. Maybe a book 2? The end made it seem like there would be one. I hope there is. This is the first book I've read by this author. Recommend this for a nice qui ...more
I enjoyed this book. However, I feel like it didn't go into details enough, like with characters, and history and the cities, etc. It was not a bad book by any means. I studied archaeology in college, and I love history mysteries, so the subject of this book is interesting to me. I just wish there was *more*. Maybe a book 2? The end made it seem like there would be one. I hope there is. This is the first book I've read by this author. Recommend this for a nice qui ...more
Interesting idea, not completed.
I found that the Genesis Conspiracy have an interesting premise . Some of the ideas were borrowed while others were new at least to me. The plot involved a man made virus and going back in time to fix it.
I found that there were needed gaps in the story so that there wasn't always a logical progression. The characters needed some filling out and some of the romantic relationships trite. I didn't feel that the plot concluded.
I enjoyed parts of the book. ...more
I found that the Genesis Conspiracy have an interesting premise . Some of the ideas were borrowed while others were new at least to me. The plot involved a man made virus and going back in time to fix it.
I found that there were needed gaps in the story so that there wasn't always a logical progression. The characters needed some filling out and some of the romantic relationships trite. I didn't feel that the plot concluded.
I enjoyed parts of the book. ...more
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