Decipher

I went on vacation and did canoeing for the first time in my life, it was a blast, and while I was there started reading a new book. For all those Dan Brown fans out there, I can't recomend Decipher by Stel Pavlou enough. It's along the same line and tone as Dan's books.

I like my science-fiction a bit mind-bending when it comes to reality. What I really admire about this story is that it actually dares to tie all the following TOGETHER: linguistics, geology, chemistry, mathematics, numerology, cryptology, archeology, precuneiform script, Atlantis, contemporary physics, the pyramids, chaos theory, Solar flares, ancient Mayan prophecies, the Book of Revelations, and unexplained worldwide cataclysms. Check it out.

This is one of the best page-turners that I've read in a long long time. It's a totally engrossing story which moves at a very quick pace. The book reminded me of a lot of Michael Crichton's work, in particular the combination of a thriller with cutting-edge science. In fact, if I didn't know who had written it, I would have assumed that he had, so similar are the styles. Impressive considering that it's Stel Pavlou's first novel. If you like Michael Crichton then this book is definitely for you. A thrilling read from start to finish! I look forward to reading his next novel.

I just finished reading Decipher by Stel Pavlou, and man, what a good book. Centering around the re-emergence of Atlantis, and a "worldwide cataclysm of biblical proportions", the book is a whorlwind tour of mythology, science, religion, history, and nature. Riviting and gripping, right till the end, filled with suspense, action, adventure and a whole lot of research, a well recommended read, especially for fans of Dan Brown and Jefferey Deaver.

Art Bell meets Indiana Jones = a blast. I think this is one of those books you'll either get it or you won't. Tons of science and mythology, Reilly action, Cussler adventure, all crammed into a Dan Brown puzzle plot.