They crashed in the desert seeking rescue. They found a civilization that would never let them
leave.
When pilot Richard and his girlfriend crash in the Gibson Desert, pale strangers in white robes
save them from death. Below the barren sands lies an impossible underground city, home to
the Khilioi, descendants of Atlantis ruled by telepathic masters who monitor every thought and
control every action.
As the truth emerges, Richard discovers they are not guests but captives, selected as
breeding stock to revitalize a society dying from genetic stagnation. Privacy does not exist,
love is orchestrated by decree, and rebels face lobotomy or death. The gilded cage holds
ancient treasures and advanced technology, but escape seems impossible when the rulers
can read your mind and Gina becomes the centerpiece of a twisted succession scheme.
This gripping survival thriller blends lost civilization mysteries, psychological suspense, and
desperate rebellion into an unforgettable tale of freedom versus control. With a hidden
society's darkest secrets unraveling and brutal rituals closing in, one man must orchestrate a
near-impossible rescue that will shatter an ancient regime or cost everything he loves.
Can anyone escape a utopia that has become a prison for its own people? Dive into this
pulse-pounding adventure and get your copy today.

Another thriller from the prize-winning author of The Crying Stones.

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• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseSuspenseParanormalPsychics
• Science Fiction & FantasyScience FictionGenetic Engineering
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseThrillersPsychological
• Science Fiction & FantasyScience FictionDystopian

• Publication Date: May 12, 2013
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• Print Length: 471 Pages
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