Antarktos Rising

This is a very good action oriented book that has a little of everything. Characters are well written and their are a variety of characters from a father/daughter with a rocky relationship to characters of international importance that oppose and ultimately come together in a time of termoil.The novel starts at a nice pace and keeps up the suspense.I would describe it as a cross between "Jurassic Park", "The Land before Time" and "Day After Tomorrow".
This book is timely in a biblical sense with some biblical references from Genesis and Revelation. They are fairly accurate but the fictional aspect of the book distorts the references; although, in an entertaining fashion.
Id love to see a sequel to this book and will probably read other novels that this author publishes.
I recommend it as an fun, entertaining read for a cold fall or winter night.

It gets tiring after a while reading book after book that attempts to debunk scripture, or just religion in general. Even in the wake of the failure of the absurdity that was the theory of evolution writers continue to attack what has stood the test for several millenia.
Jeremy Robinson does a great job weaving fact with speculation, creating events and monsters from ideas that can easily be true. And writing stories that go against the mainstreem current of 'anti-God' is a truly bold and audacious undertaking. Kudos to Robinson. But it was also a great story and I look forward to the film.
Great read. I enjoyed it immensely.

This is my third Jeremy Robinson novel, and he just keeps getting better.

What I like most about this book is the sheer scope of the story. You start off sitting in a frozen Antarctica with a Dr. and his wife, and the next thing you know the whole continent has shifted, the world is in chaos, billions are dead, many entire contries are just...gone, and the surviving great nations are involved in a race to the center of the last feasible hope for humanity: Antarktos.

The problem is, Antarktos has been used as a Last Great Hope by someone else long before the current cataclysm, and those aho are there...well, they aren't real keen on just handing the continent over to the humans.

The writing is tighter in this novel than his previous two, as well, and Mr. Robinson knows how to keep eyeballs glued to the page. I'll admit that I was very much looking forward to this read. I will also say it lived up to my expectations and even surpassed them a smidge.

It is clear to me that Jeremy Robinson is here to stay.

I do have one gripe about the book, and it's the same problem I had with Raising the Past. Once the story was done, I wanted to read more. I know it's a tad cliche, but that's ok. It's true.

Hey, Jeremy...how about writing a little faster, huh? I'm ready for the next one!

Jeremy, you did it again! Wow, this book is impressive. It's a wonderful sci-fi that integrates science and the bible in a totally unexpected and brilliant way. The book was totally engaging and hard to put down. The character development was excellent. The plot twists were so surprising that I had to marvel at your creativity. What it comes down to is this: I fully enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.

Hi All, just finished reading Antarktos Rising . . . have to say . . . "what a ride!!!" loved it . . . it had everything in it . . . this is my second story by Jeremy the first being The Didymus Contingency, check it out - this guy is a gifted writer . . . the pace doesn't slacken off to much less than a quick jog . . . and that's in the "reflective" parts of it . . . pick this up for a great read. You will NOT be disappointed.

I had never read any of Jeremy Robinson books, but this one sounded interesting. From the moment I started the book, I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend this book - especially if you love lots of action and adventure. I was sorry when I finished the book. I wanted more! Hope he writes a sequel.

continuing the story from the Last Hunter, this journey takes you to the bottom of the world ... which has been conveniently relocated to the lush equator. Old becomes new again ... and yes, the Nephilim live! A must read.

I think Jeremy Robinson is a great author. I have read all three of his books...and they are all very quick reads. I can't put them down until I am done reading. If you like James Rollins...I think you will love Jeremy Robinson.

Antarkos Rising started off great. The last 100 or so pages were stretching to fit in with the authors' biblical beliefs.
Sometimes you just need to let stories play out.
Overall I would give this book five stars for the beginning and 2 stars for the last chapters.

Very well written and quite enjoyable. The combination of fact and fantasy, science and science fiction, make for a delightful page-turner. I look forward to reading more from Jeremy and am already planning my next purchases!

What happened to the great new action author I found in the two Chess Team Books .... Jeremy Robinson lost me in this book. The book started out OK, but quickly became totally unbelievable. I was not interested in his shallow characters that were full of stereotypes. The great mix of mythology and action that he created in the previous chess team books got quickly out of hand. He tried to combine biblical demons with Jurassic Park and at the same time trying to make the whole book about religion trying to prove that every story in the bible is true. Sorry, I will have to just wait for James Rollins and Mathew Reilly to write more books.

This novel ignores basic, proven, real-world physics on our planet in its opening premise.
What is far worse to my sensibilities is that this book promotes intelligent design and attempts to make believable the author's vision of Biblical doctrine.
Buy this book at your own risk of frustration with the author's view. I hated it. I burned it. I would not take the chance that some weak-minded fool would pick it up and believe it!

While the original premise for this story caught my interest, it should come with the caveat that it is written for the 12-15 age group.
There is very little character development, and what there is, is tedious, the action is a farce.
A total waste of $7.99.

Up front, I acknowledge that I researched this author prior to beginning to listen to this story. Therefore, I knew the author's beliefs and stance from the beginning.

Overall, I was disappointed by the author's use of profanity and of lustful statements to tell a story. The author claims to be a "Christian" (see Jeremy Robinson's responses to FAQ on his webpage); therefore, I gave his story a try (plus I enjoy science fiction). Unfortunately, by the author's own story writing and claims on his webpage, he is comfortable walking in and being associated with the world and it's ideologies while proclaiming to be a follower of Christ. This attitude goes directly against what the Word says and apostles teach (1 John 2:15-17; Ephesians 5; 1 Corinthians 10).

I know the author makes known his ideology and beliefs; however, the author needs to seriously examine himself and test his life in light of claiming to be a follower of Christ (2 Corinthians 13).

It is rare that I abandon a book partway through, but this ridiculous tome made that low grade early on. I came to that decision based on a number of things -- the ludicrous "science" and the poor character development among others -- and am grateful for it, as I never got to the gag-inducing creationist nonsense that other reviewers have mentioned here.

I enjoyed exactly one thing about the book -- the brief mention of Portsmouth, New Hampshire (one of my favorite towns and vacation spots).

I understand from reading some of the other reviews by people who actually suffered through the whole book that there were quite a few more bone-headed "science" bits in it, but for me, the whole thing began to fall apart with the "Instant Freeze" and "Super Rapid Growth" scenes early on. They reminded me of the absolutely moronic scene in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow" (one of many such scenes, actually) wherein characters are actually RACING a wave of cold air that is instantaneously freezing everything in its path. Books like this really illustrate the need to spend more on science education.

(Please note that the one star in this review is only there because I can't figure out right now how to post a "zero star" review.)

Starts with a great premise; end of the world, crust replacement, climate change, apocolyptic disasters etc etc, then sinks into a horrendously in-your-face christian propaganda with the most ignorant stereotypes ever...So many plot holes, unanswered qeustions, one wouldn't know where to start from... the author should have spent more time answering and tying those instead of burping one bible quote after another with no regards to even the smallest grasp of reality/plausibility....TOTAL WASTE....

I purchased this book based on the recommendations of other the store users. I was just looking for a good sci-fi read, and instead wasted $[...] on this. Mr. Robinson's writing style is about on-par with a fourth graders. There are typos every chapter. And I know it's sci-fi, but the POINT of sci-fi is to make the fantastic seem believable, and all this book did was exercise my eye-rolling muscles. Please don't waste your money - if you want to buy this book, message me & I'll send you my copy for free!

Trying to describe the plot for Antarktos Rising will only make it seem like an utter mess. You got reversed polarity and a defrosted Antarctica, complete with exotic fauna, dinosaurs, and 12 foot tall demon spawn giants based loosely on the stories of the Nephilim from The Bible. I'm not joking. Give this idea/plot to any other and it's the perfect recipe for complete and confusing failure.

But let Jeremy Robinson take the reins, and suddenly all of that perceived nonsense actually works.

I shouldn't be surprised to be perfectly honest. If I've learned anything during my time as a Robinson fanboy it's that he can take even the most wild and crazy idea, work it into a conceivable story, and somehow come out with a book that makes sense (in a suspension of disbelief kind of way) and is more importantly, a hell of a lot of fun to read.

I'll grant that Antarktos Rising isn't as great as some of Robinson's newer, more polished works (hence the 4 stars) but for only his 3rd published full-length novel, the book reads exceptionally well. It's fast-paced. It's over the top. It's original. And Robinson's uncanny ability to weave biblical stories and other religious myths into the overall arc of the storyline is fantastic. Think about it...who's to say that descendants of demonic giants aren't still alive today, plotting the overthrow of the human race?

Really though, what it all comes down to is Robinson's unbelievable consistency as an author. I can't think of another author out there who can, time and time again, continue to publish stories that are both original and keep me hooked. Not only that, but the guy must be one of the hardest working authors in the biz. 50+ novels and short stories in a matter of only a few years? And there's at least 4 or 5 set to published this year (2016) alone! Even the all mighty Patterson can't hold a flame to that statistic!

When I watched the movie "The Day After Tomorrow" I found myself thinking that while the special effects were terrific, the story line was lacking. The explanation of the polar shift was brief and lacked adequate detail, and the events of the story took place over what, a week? Jeremy Robinson's "Antarktos Rising" also revolves around the global consequences following a polar shift. However, his explanation of what he describes as a cyclical phenomena is significantly more thorough, and his focus on the post-shift world is less sensationalized and more focused on the international political landscape. It is the potential realignment of global superpowers that drives the premise of the story, providing for more intrigue and possibility than the aforementioned disaster movie.

The cover of the book hints at one of the perils found on the newly thawed Antarktos, formerly known as Antarctica. The reemergence of a predator long thought extinct is also adequately explained, with factual examples that will make most readers deem plausible, at least to some extent. However, the real antagonists are a more recent, and far deadlier, nightmare whose existence is more debatable. Through the revelations in this area of Robinson's writing did I find myself learning about what for me was an entirely unfamiliar topic. I paid rapt attention to these new players in the post-shift world's fate, enjoying the bread crumb path of details to new found knowledge.

Having read Robinson's Kronos before reading this book I was somewhat concerned that religion would be the focal point of his writing again. While religion does indeed play a significant role in the plot, I did not feel bludgeoned by it the way I sometimes did while reading Kronos. Rather, in this case I believe the story line greatly benefited from it. Robinson took bible stories most children are familiar with and expounded upon the minutia that is often overlooked, thus delivering a genuine sense of good vs. evil to the tale.

Obviously, I greatly enjoyed this book. I followed up my reading by visiting Robinson's site to find out about the upcoming animated movie advertised in the paperback. After contacting the author himself I learned that the economy has waylaid production. This was terribly disappointing, as this book would make a terrific movie. On a brighter note, Robinson's reply was prompt and amicable, demonstrating that not only does he work hard at his craft, but he appears to genuinely care about his readers and their interest and feedback. Kudos Mr. Robinson.

Antarktos Rising is the story of an epic journey to a new world after a phenomenon, known as crustal displacement, shifts the earth's crust and repositions continents, leaving countless dead in its wake. As the world struggles to take care of its displaced billions, Antarctica emerges as a new hope. The leading nations devise a competition - a race to the center of Antarctica - with the three victors dividing the continent between them. Mirabelle Whitney, a survivor of the displacement and an expert on Antarctica, is recruited to guide an American Special Forces unit across the thawed-out continent. But they discover the continent has already been claimed by an ancient enemy of humanity and God--the Nephilim. As survivors of the Genesis flood (Genesis 6:4) and frozen Antarctic, they have re-emerged to continue their dominance of mankind. As the offspring of human mothers and demon fathers they were feared due to their giant stature and evil nature. As Mirabelle and the world race to claim a new continent, they realize there is a danger far more frightening than the evil intentions of their fellow man. Antarktos Rising explores the science behind the Genesis flood, the reality of the Nephilim and the possibility of God using the flood to not just wipe out a corrupt population, but a human race that carried the Nephilim genetic code. A different view of our bible views. Interesting with twists, not you usual science fiction!

Antarctica is thawed and the northern countries are frozen.
Millions are dead, and millions more are displaced and have nowhere to go.
The President of the United States (or what's left of them) sends whats left of the very best to Antarctica to claim the continent. Along with a few other teams, they embark on a no-holds-barred contest to claim the newly thawed land. An ancient, biblical evil awaits along with a few other nasty surprises.

Antarktos Rising was my introduction into Jeremy Robinson's work.
And it has now become one of my favorite novels ever!

His brisk pace and character depth are unmatched. I find myself routing and pumping my fist every time something goes right for the main characters.

My wife and I have just finished Jeremy Robinson's latest novel and just have to give major kudos where kudos is deserved.

Robinson's 3rd novel is fantastic, totally well driven and starkingly like a modern day Edgar Rice Burroughs filled with a solid adventure rush that rivals anything written in this genre as of late. This writer deserves all of the respect - and more - than publishers and bookstores are unfortunately not giving him. We looked everywhere for this authors books and could not find a one in neither Barnes & Noble or Borders.

But thanks once again to this awesome website we were able to not only discover this gifted writer, but get ahold of his books. This was the one that grabbed our interest the most, thus we read first. And from the get-go, Robinson throws the reader into a firsthand account of the climatic weather changing event that changes the earth forever, plunging it into a reawakening filled with biblical beasts and giant men called Nephilim, all culled magnificently from the Bible by this solid author who spends it into a web of multi-layered storylines that thrill and excite the reader from page 1 to the very end.

If you love authors of such wild adventures, like James Rollins and Brian Keene, or a mixture of the two, and S. M. Stirling and Edgar Rice Burroughs, then you are in for a treat!

From colorful locales to fantastic creatures of myth, science, and biblical, with ever-growing and believable cast of characters, Antarktos Rising will most definately take you on a thrilling high-stakes adventure that will surely keep you up into the wee hours of the night.

We look forward to this other author's works. And especially hope for a sequel to this terrific novel.

The continents of the world have drastically shifted, causing devastation and instantaneous loss of life all around the globe. Amidst the chaos the world has fallen into, the ice-covered continent of Antarctica experiences a thaw and becomes a lush, jungle filled land seemingly overnight. For those nations that suffered the worst of the disaster, both in loss of lives and resources, the new land offers salvation to whoever controls it. Rather than fighting a huge war and making things worse, the remaining governments of the world agree on a race with control of the new Antarctica going to the first three nations to make it to the center of the land. A scientist, who was researching relics left by Antarctica's earlier residents before it froze, and his daughter go with the United States team on their trek to claim their place in the new land. It isn't long before the teams realize the earlier inhabitants have returned and want what's they feel is rightfully theirs, the planet itself. They are larger, almost impossible to kill, and are hungry to meet us.

Jeremy Robinson is an author I am familiar with, having listened to the podcast versions of two previous books, "Beneath" and "Kronos". Like with those books, I thoroughly enjoyed the read. It felt a bit fast paced at times, but the story itself I felt was a solid one and made for a good beginning to the book series. There is a logical jump between theology what is happening in the story and the creatures involved that spans across not just Biblical text, but also Egyptian, Norse, Sumerian, etc. It is a fun read I recommend to anyone who likes military style of books or tales that stem from real legends and religions. There is a Christian slant to the story, which as a Christian didn't bother me, but might turn some readers off, as might some of the more violent scenes (dealing with giants and dinosaurs). My rating for this book is a 4 out of 5.

It seems that most of the time, "global disaster," books are about preventing the event and result of course in a last second catch to save the planet. In Antarktos Rising the author has skipped right past the chance to prevent disaster with how to deal with it. The disaster here, called crustal displacement kills billions of people and renders America pretty much a frozen wasteland as is much of the world that is now the most inhabitable and in this shift causes Antarctica to become the most desirable and inhabitable country. The race for Antartica between three teams is interesting in it's premise. Even now, with the entire earth to share we manage to fight over nearly every piece of land so it is an interesting premise to think that three countries could devise a race for the most desirable place and then will honor it. The characters involved in this are complex and interesting and add a great deal to this story which also manages to be very believable while it combines scientific theories with religious ones. Then thrown into the mix of man and religion comes the pre-historic upheaval involved. While this could sound convoluted it actually turns into a fascinating read that leaves one breathlessly turning each page while not wanting the book to end. This book has the ability to keep you awake at night, not only in figuring out how to help solve the problems but also because you just don't want to put it down.

This was an AMAZING book. Better than Cussler's *Atlantis Rising*, better than Alten's *Domain*, and yet this guy doesn't have a major publishing contract yet!!

I found Jeremy Robinson on myspace after he invited me to be his friend there. Ordered Antarktos Rising and Didymus Contingency that day from his site, got them two days later, and had Antarktos finished 2 days after that. (Actually closer to within 36 hours. 300+ page book, and when I wasn't working or sleeping, I was reading it. It was THAT good, and THAT interesting!)

As far as specifics: The 'Day After Tomorrow' type scenes early in the book were excellent, as was the ending of that sequence. (Touches of 10.5 there.) The battle scenes with the Chinese army were excellent - you could TOTALLY see the Red Army doing exactly as they did - as was the tension in the American team, particularly after they 'adopt' another member. Furthermore, I found that the theories revealed in the endgame were intriguing, in a similar fashion as to those revealed in the later stages of Alten's 'Domain'.

I fully look forward to a sequel, and have officially found a new author that will have at least one buyer of any book he puts out as long as I am alive.

Another great Robinson novel that doesn't disappoint. I was surprised that the story carried with it a Christian theme. I applaud Robinson for portraying the Christian faith in a positive light when many secular books these days tend to bash Christians. I've always been intrigued by the mysterious history of the Nephilim and enjoyed Robinson's various theories about them. This is a great story full of adventure, conspiracy, and mystery. Definitely a bit far fetched, but it wouldn't be a classic Robinson novel if it weren't.

I discovered Jeremy Robinson's books a couple of years ago and, for the most part, have enjoyed them immensely. As an aspiring writer myself, I appreciate the fact that he was able to self-publish many of them without an editor and am in awe at his imagination and storytelling skills in general. So please believe me that I approached this book as a fan and fully anticipated enjoying it just as much -- if not more -- as Mr. Robinson's other books. Sadly, that was not the case.

Don't get me wrong -- everything started out well enough. I found the initial premise intriguing and the action sequences exciting. But, as others have pointed out, things went downhill rapidly when it became apparent that the purpose of the book was to promote the worst form of Biblical creationist tripe and try to somehow present it as based in actual scientific fact.

As I said, others have pointed this out, and I note that Mr. Robinson has even responded to some of those comments to basically state that it's just a work of fiction and that he doesn't necessarily agree with the viewpoint espoused by the scientist character in the book. I don't think he really understands why some of us are so upset about the book, though. So allow me to offer my own personal perspective (your mileage may vary, of course).

First of all, in my daily life I have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with people who are Young Earth Creationists and who truly believe in the literal truth of the Bible. Anything that disproves a literal reading of the Bible -- whether it be evidence that the Earth is billions of years old, evidence that man evolved from other species, evidence that the biblical story of the flood is completely impossible -- must, according to these people, be wrong simply because it disagrees with their literal interpretation of the Bible. And any evidence that can be twisted to support their literal interpretation of the Bible -- no matter how tenuous or just plain inaccurate -- gets trumpeted again and again as undeniable "proof" that science is wrong and the Bible is right. There are even whole states here in the U.S. where school science textbooks are under attack from those who feel that these anti-science beliefs should be taught alongside established and verified scientific theories as if science and facts were simply a matter of opinion. And so, reading a book where one of the main characters is allowed to spout the same sad, discredited "evidence" for creationism and go unchallenged upsets me just as much as if a character talked about all the "evidence" showing that life-saving childhood vaccines actually cause autism, or the "evidence" that shows that the current change in the Earth's climate is either not real or not affected by humanity, or the "evidence" that Jewish people are actually a subhuman race, etc.

Second of all, I have been reading science fiction for over 40 years, since I was in grade school, and one thing I have always loved about the genre is that it revolves around, you know, science. I tend to shy away from straight fantasy, but don't mind it as long as I know what to expect. When I read science fiction, however -- especially science fiction that is supposed to take place in the present day and not the far future -- I expect that currently accepted scientific theories will be treated as such by any "sciency" characters. Perhaps I am in the minority, but I learned the basic principles of such theories as relativity, quantum mechanics, etc., from reading science fiction novels -- not all the details, of course, but enough to make me want to learn more on the subjects. So when I read a science fiction novel and the main scientist starts presenting as "fact" all the completely discredited arguments that creationists have offered over the years, well, it just grates on me to realize that there are probably readers out there who will accept that the proffered "evidence" and "arguments" actually have a basis in reality and have not, in fact, been completely and utterly discredited. I'm not going to assume, as others have, that Mr. Robinson is a fundamentalist Christian who actually believes this nonsense, any more than I would assume that he believes that the Greek myth of Hercules slaying the Hydra had any basis in fact whatsoever. And I'll even take him at his word that the world described in this novel is not supposed to represent our planet but instead exists in some sort of alternate universe where God really did create the earth in six days approximately six thousand years ago. But the problem is that the novel itself doesn't make that clear. Let's just say it would have been nice if the book had been labeled as a Christian fantasy novel and then anybody who has a problem with that (including myself) will know to steer clear.

Now if you'll excuse me, there's an end-of-the world, apocalyptic zombie novel by Jeremy Bishop that I've been dying to read...

Please don't apologize about Biblical analogies, there are some people who would be offended no matter what you write.
I really enjoyed this book and wanted to read it constantly to the exclusion of everything else. I got into the characters and to me, it seemed real. Keep them coming Mr. Robinson; I've enjoyed all your books.

Antarktos Rising is one of those novels that is impossible to put down once you pick it up. Not only is the action near ceaseless, but the concept propelling the story forward is equally as enthralling. Seriously, the author pulls no punches. Billions of people die at the outset of the novel! Most action novels are about avoiding a cataclysm. This one is about dealing with the aftermath...and what it unleashes. Few action novels are this creative and bold.

The characters are interesting, bold, yet flawed and human. The dialogue is smooth and easy to follow. The settings are some of the coolest I've seen (the scene in the church with the frozen--I can't say--one of the creepiest I've ever read). The creatures...man...without giving anything away...they're like a combo of Crichton and James Rollins--science meets fantasy. Believable, terrifying and so fun to read about. Lastly, some of the concepts and theories proposed by the author are fantastically original, applying modern genetics to ancient Biblical stories. They really take the book beyond being just a run-of-the-mill thriller and make it something more well thought out, researched and interesting.

As to the complaints of the previous reviewer...they only apply to those hypersensitive to Christianity. The story touches on Creationism, yes, but as a backdrop theory to the Nephilim (the story's antagonists). Being that these oh so delightfully sinister Nephilim come straight out of Genesis, it only makes sense to have a character (Merrill) believe all that stuff so that you and I, the readers, can understand what the heck is going on. Ignoring Creationism (the story of Genesis) would be like having a novel about the Odysseus without referencing the Odyssey. Outrageous. More than that, as the previous reviewer brought up, the author does mention this at the outset of the book and he doesn't even believe it himself! Why would he bother trying to convert you to something he doesn't buy? Oh, and no one gets converted. There isn't even a "gospel message". And I don't recall Jesus being mentioned even once! This is Old Testament. Period.

Trust me, unless you wince at everything Biblical, this is one impressive thriller. And I guarantee you, if the religious context had been Hindu, Islamic or Buddhist, you wouldn't have heard about it. People just seem to take offense at things they perceive as "Christian". If you really think a novel involving Old Testament theories might convert you, fine, don't bother. Continue to live in fear and miss out on a kick butt book. Even James Rollins (who endorses this book along with Stel Pavlou, Steve Alten and Scott Sigler...none of whom are Christian), in The Judas Strain uses the old testament and "angelic script" inspired by God as the core of his story. Antarktos is no different. Religion makes fantastic backdrops for thrillers, especially dark and scary ones like Antarktos Rising. I, for one, hope to see more of them!

I'm definitely going to read that again!!

Every now and then a novel comes out that tackles the oft-visited 'End Of The World' type premise...Hollywood is no stranger to this arena either. But while novels and movies abound, not many of them really approaches the topic with a vengeance...that is until now. Kudos to Jeremy Robinson for creating not just a terrifying scenario, but doing it with gusto and with such originality.

Crustal Displacement has left the earth in a literal shambles. Warm places are now cold...conversely, cold places are now warm--even hot. One place in particular is the frozen continent of Antarctica--which is frozen no more. With such a global upheaval, you can imagine the catastrophe which has ended the life of millions, and virtually left a large portion of the world virtually uninhabitable. Where do the survivors go now? Good question. Fortunately (or maybe not depending how you look at the storyline...) the continent of Antarctica has thawed and is ready to claim--or so we think.

Getting into the mind of characters is almost a lost art-form in the world of novels these days because so few writers do it well (IMO), but Jeremy Robinson has manufactured fictional people who you grow to care about and worry for during such an incredibly horrific time. I want to do my best to help spread the word to those who are of the mindset that if you want action, you can only read authors like Cussler, Ludlum or Rollins. If you like your action big and your stories to be edge-of-your-seat amazing, you honestly OWE it to yourself to pick up a copy of one of his books. Antarktos Rising is not just another spectacular novel, it's an event worth experiencing and definitely a ride worth taking. I'd tell you more, but that would seriously ruin a chunk of the genuine thrills and surprises that await you. If you think that only the best authors come from well established publishing companies...THINK AGAIN...and then go GET THIS BOOK.

I was sent this book accidentally by a reseller who messed up my order. They gave me the book for free. Great, I thought. Cool title, interesting cover. Let's dig in.

Not.

The prose, the dialog, everything is dreadfully wooden--Polly Annish to the extreme. I couldn't get beyond the first chapter. It reads like it was written by a high schooler. Who published this? And who are these "best- selling" writers blurbing it? Don't know, don't care.

If you want to read awesome, mind-bending natural disaster, read something by J.G. Ballard. Skip this dreck!

Antarktos Rising was an okay read and I enjoyed the premise.

Reading the other reviews, I knew I had to leave my brain behind and was prepared for that. I didn't find it as bad as some others made out, but bear in mind I treated it only as escapist reading and nothing more. That said the religious overtones toward the end were unnecessary and preachy. I rolled my eyes at the scientific explanations for the shift, so when the author introduced mythical beings that were fifteen feet tall I had to pour myself a stiff drink.

Three stars for the entertainment value.

If you have a vivid imagination, and like the "lost continent" and prehistoric/mythological monster genre, then this storyline is right up your alley.
I won't summarize the plot and waste your time, read the description above.
I will say, however, that if you are looking for a well written novel, this one disappoints.
It's not the way in which the author uses words.. his grammatical skill is sound. It is simply that the story flows like a childrens book.. everything is a cliche, from the characters and their actions to the monsters themselves. Of particular note is some pretty blatent plageurism.
The theme of the book is definitely Christian. You are repeatedly hit with sections in which the events and history are tied into the Christian Bible.. there is even a section in which the field of scientists and science is criticized for their lack of ability to "see clearly that all scientific evidence points not to the absence of God, but to his existence."
This was hogwash for someone like me and a bit annoying, but if you are into that side of it you might enjoy it more.
Finally, the worst part of it is the blatent racism. I shouldn't need to say that in today's day and age, its ridiculous to portray such insulting stereotypes as the author does, especially of the Chinese and Arab nationalities.
All that being said, if you can get past that and simply try to enjoy the thrill of an unexplored and dangerous continent, with dangers and wonders around every corner, then you can surely enjoy this novel.
Then afterwards, you can upgrade to James Rollins. Overall a little better, but at least he's got way more books to read and, for my 2 cents.. he's not trying to recruit me into his religion with a fantasy fiction novel.

Jeremy Robinson's Antarktos Rising is a unique and compelling blend of adventure and fantasy. Robinson's style is fast paced, almost as fasted paced as the automatic weapons used by the ad hoc mix of special operations combatants who put their lives in harms way.

I kept thinking, if this was a movie, Steven Spielberg would direct it. It had that kind of over the top action with believable -scary- creatures from our far distant past.

The earth's crust has slipped and now Antarctica is tropic and most of the United States is frozen. A new land must be found and the race is on between the surviving nations on earth.

I will not give away the complete plot, but I do suggest you buy Antarktos Rising. Its concise chapters allow the reader to come up for air before plunging into the next scene in the mysterious world of Antarktos.

This book is like a huge budget action thriller that never insults your intelligence. You will literally know more when you are done reading and have had a great time doing it. The chapters are very short and thus you consume them like a box of really good chocolates that you suddenly notice you have emptied and wounder if you will go out and get another.

Certainly one of my favorite Jeremy Robinson thrillers to date, Antarktos Rising is a crazy thrill-ride that kept me in awe from word one. I will never be sure how he could flawlessly connect mythology with Old Testament, but he did! Descriptions of battle, long-extinct creatures, and desperation for livable land will make you stay up all night to read what is next in this end-of-the-world novel. This is a necessity for your library if you enjoy suspense that takes you away from your every-day life.

This book was a great read. I would recommend it second only behind Stel Pavlou's Decipher for Hollywood to produce. I have corresponded with both authors and they are truly talented artists. May the Mayans be wrong or may their fruits become movies before 2012. The book was full of action and mystery. It centered around one of my favorite topics, the origin of civilization. I am glad Mr. Robinson ran into me on the internet.

Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda..... been so much better! There are questionable parts, that are not consistent
with the story, left you questioning and confused. Great concept, I was looking forward to a satisfying read,
instead found the book to be "flat" I like three dimensional, well written books. Try a Wilbur Smith book
instead if you are looking for a good read. This book did not deserve my time or money. Some questions
I am left with; exactly how long was Whitney's mother missing? In one part it says a few years, then later
it says a year. If the giants supposedly can't be killed, how did Whitney's dad find the oversized bones??
I did finish the book, hoping for it to get better, it doesn't.

This is an outstandingly poorly-written book. It is full of typos and nonsensical plot twists. The author does not require much of himself in regard to character development or plot, and he gives nothing of value to the reader. If filling the pages with type were the sole criterion by which we judge authors, Mr. Robinson might deserve an Honorable Mention.

I cannot bring myself to donate this book to charity, because my expletives are written thick and furious in its pages. I wonder if I can compost it over the winter, so it can do some good.