There has been a question which has been pondered upon for centuries. Did civilization start with ancient Mesopotamia as history says; or did a much earlier civilized period exist which is lost to time? There is no definitive answer to that question, thus the subject remains a mystery. But mystery and doubt is a powerful lure, and it is the unsolved mystery of legendary lands, such as Atlantis, which has captivated the imagination for a long time. In the novel 'Pillars of Atlantis' one is swept up in a sprawling odyssey set in a wondrous but grippingly realistic version of the supposed Atlantean World which engages one's mind regarding the origins of civilization upon the earth. Indeed, here is a wonderful and thrilling tale where the seeker of fabulous marvels and high adventure can let their mind wander back to a lost world of unbounded wonder which lies far beyond the memory of Man.
