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~ (Author) "Akbar Atilla rested his AK-47 against a tree trunk and moved away from the campfire in search of a place to relieve himself..." (more)
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An exciting novel that will do for pre-historic man what Jurassic Park did for Tyrannosaurus Rex. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Matt Morrison and Susan Arnot, archaeologists and ex-lovers, are summoned to investigate an odd find: an apparently new Neanderthal skull. They rush to Tadjikistan and foray into some of the least hospitable terrain in Asia. Not too unexpectedly, they find their quarry only to discover a long-lost mentor who is guarding unsettling moral, political, and archaeological secrets that threaten their lives and those of the reclusive Neanderthals. Untangling the puzzle involves figuring out why one tribe is vegetarian and peaceful, the other martial and carnivorous; why their brains are larger than those of contemporary humans; and how they communicate without speech. When government agents intrude and threaten the scientific find, the two scientists must survive, rescue their old friend, deceive American and Russian intelligence gatherers, and balance a study of an astounding archaeological find with the interests of the tribes. This first novel by a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter is very Indiana Jonesish; in fact, movie rights have been sold to Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks. Recommended summer reading, if not to be taken seriously. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 4/1/96. Originally scheduled for release in August, this novel was rushed into print in response to the publication of Petru Popescu's Almost Adam, another novel about the discovery of modern-day cave dwellers, reviewed on p. 85.?Ed.]?Edwin B. Burgess, Combined Arms Research Lib., Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
-?Edwin B. Burgess, Combined Arms Research Lib., Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; large type edition edition (May 15, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312963009
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312963002
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #603,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars It was hard to know how to rate this book, March 27, 1999
I just didn't know how to rate it. The science of the book wasn't that great, and a bit outdated. The science of the book became laughable when they finally met up with the hominids. Surprising since some of Darnton's reference sources are from good people. But it is fiction, so there are some concessions that can be made if there is a good story. The problem is that the story wasn't all that great. I admit, I didn't want to just throw it away, but it wasn't great. It was mediocre. I'm surprised that it made The Book-of-the-Month Club main selection. at best, this is a mediocre story about unintersting characters. Matt and Susan's reintroduction into their romance was just not believeable...maybe it was because there really weren't any other sapiens to chose from. Kellicut's character was...awful, a horrible portrayal. Sergei really wasn't a character. The hominids were either too pacifistic or to evil. They are closely related to humans (or even the same species) so they would be a little more complex than Darnton made them. The most interesting characters were those in the institute (except the marines which really could have been left out. did they even have a part?), but even they weren't that great. All in all, I'd have to say two thumbs down Mr. Darnton. Stick to journalism and don't torture us with this kind of drudge anymore.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I Disagree--this was a fun book!, November 1, 2000
By Jeff Edwards "RadioJeff" (Twin Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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The reviews below really (and unfairly I believe) tear apart this book. Was it literature? Gosh NO! Was it based on 100% verifiable facts? Nope. Was it good old-fashioned fun? You BET! John Darnton ISN'T a scientist. Sure he bases a lot on the creative and scientific work of others, however from there he ran with the plot in his OWN direction to write a down-right fun adventure story similar to what we might find in an 'Indiana Jones' movie. I don't want to make it out that this is going to win awards anytime soon...however I felt VERY interested from beginning to end, and the surprise that comes when you figure out what the hominids CAN do that really sets them apart really was an interesting twist. I could see this in my mind's eye being made into a movie easily. I doubt someone will, but I think it'd make a fun flick anyway. So, if you are looking for literature to read, pass over 'Neanderthal'...but if you're looking for adventure 'light' than John Darnton has written the book for you.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars About As Stimulating as White Noise, January 1, 2000
It took me 6 months to finish the work involved in reading this book. A week or so to read it 5 months and 3 weeks to spackle the holes in the wall where my paper back copy of the book actually penetrated the dry wall! I have never read a publication so under-researched and horridly written as this waste of paper. John Darnton has about as much business writing about Neanderthal as I have writing about Quantum Physics. The characters though initially slightly intriguing later became about as exciting as dusting an extensive collection of McDonalds collector's glasses. I have to admit however with it's original premise and intriguing plot the only thing missing was a little more than the 15 minutes Mr. Darnton must have spent researching the subject and an author other than Mr. Darnton.

If you enjoyed this book.... More power to you, in fact I have several books that I could suggest which match this one in both intellectual stimulation, suspense and plot development. For instance, "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" (Dr. Seuss) which is a fictional account of the modern theories of Marine evolution (or a children's book) would be a more than worthy substitute. In fact I hear that the Olduvai Harold called it "imaginative and entertaining... a must for anyone interested in Fin pigmentation" Amazing how one or two good magazine reviews can make a bad book a best seller huh?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I read this book several years ago and it still sticks with me. The story is very well told and the characters are developed skillfully. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Seltzer

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting, very strange
Firstly you have to like the bizarre to like this book... if you fall in that category then you have an amazing book in your hands. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Prakash

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Interesting Read
As far fetched as it is, this novel still is a good read. The ending was not so great, but the information packed in the middle, most of it fact about Neanderthal, is interesting... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Russ

3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good story...
I read this book with no expectations, I just saw it on my bookshelf one day and gave it a try. I won't give any "spoilers" just the basics: A group of humans make an incredible... Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. panah

3.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Page Turner
First of all I'd like to say that John Darton is a damn good writer, which is most important because this is a work of fiction. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Lyon Layden

5.0 out of 5 stars A newfound author that I am quite impressed with.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Honestly, I got so into it that I ended up dreaming about being attacked by Neanderthals one night :p I had never heard of this author before... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Baby Girl

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
I can't even begin to count the ways that Mr. Darnton messed up the science in this book. Yes, he provides a sketchy bibliography in the back, but I got the distinct feeling that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Evan the Dweezil

2.0 out of 5 stars Yegads
The idea of the book sounded interesting, but I found it to be poorly executed. Like all too many modern novels, it has utterly gratuitous, clumsy "bedroom scenes. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Paul Stevenson

3.0 out of 5 stars PROVOCATIVE IDEAS, STUPID PLOT
This book, through its improbable story, illuminates a number of interesting ideas. Did the Neanderthals really die out, or are they another version of the coelacanth, that... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Theresa Welsh

3.0 out of 5 stars A little less action, a little more conversation, if you please
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- the basic premise is thought provoking, if you (like me) never pondered the question of why we survived and Neanderthal didn't. Read more
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