--- product_id: 28714095 title: "Atlantis (Jack Howard Series Book 1)" brand: "david gibbins" price: "€ 19.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/28714095-atlantis-jack-howard-series-book-1 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Atlantis (Jack Howard Series Book 1) **Brand:** david gibbins **Price:** € 19.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Atlantis (Jack Howard Series Book 1) by david gibbins - **How much does it cost?** € 19.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/28714095-atlantis-jack-howard-series-book-1) ## Best For - david gibbins enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david gibbins brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Atlantis (Jack Howard Series Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510DgaiSyLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good Authentic, Informative Atlantis-themed thriller *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2013* Gibbins has crafted an original, engrossing tale that makes a wonderful addition to the body of Atlantis-themed thrillers.Two separate discoveries, one in the Mediterranean and one in Egypt, provide clues to the true Atlantis: located in a place that no one had previously suspected. The heroes must outwit corrupt Eastern European warlords as they decipher the clues that guide them to their destination. A cold-war throwback subplot is thrown in to add tension.I appreciated the originality of this story. It's not another "Atlantis under the Antarctic ice" story, nor are the Atlantians an alien race. There's no supernatural element. Instead, the back-story is rich in history and archaeology. If you watch enough History Channel or read up on current archaeology, the location of Gibbin's Atlantis will sound familiar, but to most readers this will be a brand new idea, and a highly plausible one. Also, I have to praise Gibbons for the fact that the Vatican plays no part whatsoever in this story. Hopefully that trend is running its course.Gibbins is a marine archaeologist by trade, and his knowledge comes across in his writing. The story is very strong on history, and leaves no gaps unfilled. He also makes a point to be reasonably well-informed on weaponry and related technology. It's not Tom Clancy-level, but neither is it the generic treatment given by many authors. The reader believes Gibbons knows what he's talking about.The pacing of the story is the area that some people may not like. The first two-thirds of the book, while not void of action, is devoted almost exclusively to discussion and analysis of the history, archaeological record and clues regarding Atlantis. The characters are in motion while this is going on, but most of the dialogue and the thoughts of the point-of-view characters are devoted to unraveling the mystery. There's a great deal of, "Dr. Jones, will you please explain to our colleague...." In fairness to Gibbins, he has a great deal of information to share, and he doles it out through dialogue and narrative voice the best he can. Fans of the fast-paced action thriller will find it tedious. But readers and Indiana Jones fans like me, who love the history and archaeology, will eat it up. I was never bored, as I love a well-developed back-story, particularly if it involves ancient history.Its the last third of the book that really flies by, with the exploration angle almost entirely giving way to action sequences and a kidnapping subplot. The story wraps up with the final secret being unveiled. This is another section many might find boring, as it is pages and pages of conversational analysis It reminds me of Indiana Jones only in the present day. Again, I didn't mind it at all, and enjoyed the way Gibbins tied Atlantis to so many cultures, myths and religions, though it made me wonder what he has left about which to write, so thorough was the linking up of stories.As with so many books in the genre, characterization is very thin, though perhaps more so in this book because the characters spend so much time serving as mouthpieces for the vast historical background. A couple of the characters have unique traits, but the plot isn't truly affected by their particular personalities. Im sure Gibbin`s will address this issue in any future books he writes after all this is his first book.Overall, I think Atlantis will be slow but entertaining to some, and highly engrossing to others. In any case it is well worth your time. I cant wait to see what adventures he has planed for Dr. Howard and his readers next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting take on archeology fiction, but a bit dry *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021* This author tries to turn fictional history into reality but his characters in the book are just that...cardboard replicas. It took at least half of the book to see them as even human let alone supposedly living action figures, little fleshing out...much as you'd read someone's profession under their name on a business card. I hope in succeeding books the author gets better but this book frankly is boring for it's first half...ex soldier ( and of course he was Special Forces trained, but you see little of that actually IN the book), turned archeologist..eventually about 2/3rds through you get some action and then the author seems to finally wake up and finish the book. Can't say I'd recommend this author...writes too much like a "alternate history facts stringer", not a real author and if he ever actually served in the military I'd think he left it definitely not as any member of Special Forces but as some reservist weekend warrior somewhere who decided to write a book. You see, I am a Veteran, and served overseas.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ When the author finally got to the main villain and to the main portion of the action of the book it was a pretty good read but *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015* This was the first book I read from David Gibbins and it is the first book he wrote in the Jack Howard series. When I first started reading it seemed a bit heavy on the archeology and I wondered when the action was going to start. When he finally got to the action it was short lived and then it was back to archeology and there was a lot of archeology throughout the book. When the author finally got to the main villain and to the main portion of the action of the book it was a pretty good read but once again, when the villains were taken care of, it was back to archeology. Note that I'm not saying that it wasn't a good book or a good read but I tend to like a book that gets to the action and sustains the action throughout the book a bit more than this book did. Will I read another book by David Gibbins - yes but I now have several Clive Cussler books to catch up to. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/28714095-atlantis-jack-howard-series-book-1](https://www.desertcart.at/products/28714095-atlantis-jack-howard-series-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*