Atlantis the Stones
Atlantis • Book 1
by Douglas Hoover, Brandy Thomas - editor
Why You'll Love This
A mysterious stone found in Puerto Rico quietly kicks off a conspiracy that threatens to rewrite everything humanity thinks it knows about its own origins.
- Great if you want: ancient myth, hidden history, and reluctant heroes thrust into danger
- The experience: fast-moving and thriller-paced with a building sense of global stakes
- The writing: Hoover blends speculative history with grounded, everyday characters effectively
- Skip if: you prefer your fantasy world-building slow and deeply detailed
About This Book
What would you do if a single, unremarkable stone put the fate of humanity on your shoulders? In Atlantis the Stones, an ordinary man stumbles onto something ancient and dangerous in Puerto Rico, setting off a chain of events that pulls his reclusive best friend Aleecia into a secret war most people don't even know is being fought. Aleecia is no chosen hero — she's someone who has spent years building a careful, quiet life — which makes her transformation into something far greater feel genuinely earned and unexpectedly moving. The stakes are nothing less than human survival, yet the story keeps its emotional center tightly focused on two very human characters trying not to fall apart.
What distinguishes this book as a reading experience is how Hoover weaves mythology, alternative history, and thriller pacing into something that feels fresh rather than formulaic. The prose moves quickly without sacrificing the world-building, and the tension between ancient secrets and modern uncertainty gives the story an unsettling plausibility. Brandy Thomas's editorial hand keeps the narrative tight and purposeful. Readers drawn to conspiracy, lost civilizations, and character-driven adventure will find the pages turning faster than expected.