So Atlantis is a myth, just a nice tale someone made up. After all no one has ever found proof it existed . . . or have they? Years after a diving accident and mysterious rescue by a handsome aquamarine eyed stranger, Jessica Carter's memories of the event are still sketchy but the nightmares have returned. While biking one day near Lake Okeechobee, the now archaeologist Jessica makes a discovery. All indications seem to lead to an Egyptian pyramid located in the middle of the Florida lake. With the aid of the government and Bruce, an archaeologist and close friend, excavation begins and the true nature of the pyramid begins to be unveiled--an unbelievable truth but one impossible to deny based on what is found within the structure itself. Oddly Jessica feels a connection between said pyramid and her haunted dreams: a connection which will change her life forever...

Since rescuing her, Xerxes has watched Jessica for many years from afar. This discovery presents a unique opportunity for him. As High Lord of Atlantis it is his duty to protect his world from discovery. To do so he must either kill Jessica to keep the secret or bring her to Atlantis and find a way to make her stay. Surely if he takes her and makes her his bride she will not wish to leave...

With this well crafted and masterfully told story, the author has created not only the powerful love story of Xerxes and Jessica, but an entire world for them to belong to. The characters created are wonderful and well formed, but it is Atlantis itself and the imagery woven within this tale which makes the story come alive. Her attention to detail in explaining how Atlantis and other worlds could and do still exist makes it believable, allowing the reader to easily suspend any doubts and be swept into the story. This is a long tale but breezes by due to great plotting and elements of suspense which drive the reader forward wishing to discover what will happen next. I cannot wait to revisit Atlantis again in the future as well as the 'other' worlds brought to life in between these pages. Start to finish Atlantis Vortex is a jewel to be treasured. Sequel please and hurry!

Reviewed By Johnna
© April 2005