the atlantis gene: a thriller (the origin mystery, book 1)  <b>the greatest mystery of all time...<br>the history of human origins...<br>will be revealed.</b><br><br>in antarctica, researchers discover a mysterious structure, buried in ice.<br><br>in a lab in jakarta, an autism researcher identifies a revolutionary treatment that could change everything.<br><br>but these two incredible discoveries aren’t what they seem. they will set off a race to unravel the deepest secrets of human existence—and an event that could change humanity forever.<br><br><br>experience the novel that started it all: <i>the atlantis gene</i> is the first book in a.g. riddle’s bestselling <i>origin mystery</i> trilogy—a series that has sold over <b>three million</b> copies worldwide (in twenty languages), received 40,000+ reviews on amazon, been rated 20,000+ times on audible, and garnered 135,000+ ratings on goodreads. the trilogy is now in development to be a major motion picture.<br><br>the product of years of research, <i>the atlantis gene</i> is filled with real science and history that will change how look at human origins—and humanity’s future. like millions of other readers, you’ll be up late turning the pages, promising yourself, <i>just one more chapter</i>.<br><br><br><b>praise for a.g. riddle</b><br><br>“...reads like a superior collaboration between dan brown and michael crichton.”<br>—<i>the guardian</i> on <i>pandemic</i><br><br>“i finished the book fast because i just couldn’t wait...”<br>—<i>wired</i> geekdad on <i>departure</i><br><br>“riddle... keep(s) the focus on his characters... rather than the technological marvels”<br>—<i>publisher’s weekly</i> on <i>departure</i><br><br>“well-constructed and tightly-wound as a fine swiss watch—<i>departure</i> has non-stop action, an engaging plot and, of course, wheels within wheels.”<br>—diana gabaldon, #1 <i>new york times</i> bestselling author of <i>outlander</i><br><br><br><b>an extended look at <i>the atlantis gene</i></b><br><br>70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct.<br>we survived, but no one knows how.<br>until now.<br><br>the countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity might not survive this time.<br><br><br>off the coast of antarctica, a research vessel discovers a mysterious structure buried deep within an iceberg. it has been there for thousands of years, and something is guarding it. could it be the fabled city of atlantis? or is it something more dangerous?<br><br>at the same moment, in jakarta, indonesia, a brilliant geneticist named kate warner has just discovered a breakthrough treatment for autism. or so she thinks. what she has found is far more deadly—for her and for the entire human race. her work could unleash the next stage of human evolution. it might also hold the key to unlocking the mysterious structure off the coast of antarctica.<br><br>on the other side of jakarta, agent david vale is racing to uncover a conspiracy with far-reaching implications. but he’s out of time. his informant inside the conspiracy is dead. his own organization has been infiltrated—and his enemy has turned the hunt on him. now he’s on the run. but when he receives a coded message related to an imminent attack, he risks everything to save the one person that can help him stop it: dr. kate warner.