The Delphinus Chronicles (Hardcover)

~ Richard G. Roane (Author) "Ross Erricson gripped the stainless steel hand rail as the subway car rocked from side to side, making its way along the darkened tunnel that..." (more)
Key Phrases: plaque inscription, dolphin tank, lab door, San Diego, Cabrillo University, Ocean Park (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"A fast-paced sci-fi thriller. "Delphinus Chronicles" has it all: Atlantis, extraterrestrials, conspiracies, computers, and, of course, dolphins..." -- Loy Lawhon

"Fast-paced and smooth flowing...an intriguing tale that is easy to read and follow, and may one day become non-fiction." -- Blair Scott

"Kept my interest from beginning to end with exciting twists and turns of worldwide intrigue and suspense." -- Ralph Rognlie

"Simply WOW! I was so intrigued that I read it in one sitting. I highly recommend this one!" -- Kathy Boswell -- Managing Editor, The Best Book Reviews, January 5, 2003

"The Delphinus Chronicles is a sterling example of imagination and techno-knowledge wedded to create a great story, wonderfully executed." -- Bobbi Duffy--Yet Another Book Review, December 2002

"The suspense and action scenes are brisk and engaging. Questions are deftly resolved in the book's brief but satisfying Epilogue. -- Howard Patterson

"You want to rush to the endto see what happens, yet find yourself slowing down to savor the artful storytelling." -- Sarah Label--The San Diego Daily Transcript

Product Description

A student project spirals into a torrent of unintended consequences when their supercomputer mistakenly learns to communicate with the dolphins at an aquatic theme park.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing; 1 edition (September 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972329803
• ISBN-13: 978-0972329804
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,499,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book., May 12, 2003

By	Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Cabrillo University in San Diego was granted Simon, the world's most powerful super-computer, for their experiment. Professor Ross Erricson and his graduate students did their research in a small subterranean computer lab that USED to be an auxiliary storage area. One wall was constantly damp due to the Ocean Park dolphin tank being on the other side of the wall. But the heat Simon generated would take care of that and no one worried.

No one could have foreseen the unintended consequences that would follow! After all, humans are not the only intelligent species on this planet.

***** This is an astounding novel that I found hard to put down. Every time I believed nothing else could happen to surprise me I was proven wrong. Highly recommended reading!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense at the Speed of Light, December 4, 2002

By	Kathy Sivba (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

From the secret labs of a small San Diego college campus, to the dangerous sea depths off the Greek islands, to a dramatic car chase down California's rugged Route One, The Delphinus Chronicles moves with heart-stopping speed. Ross Erricson and his small group of researchers, while experimenting in communication with the dolphins, have made two incredible discoveries. Not only do these intelligent mammals understand human communication, the dolphins also hold the secret to the beginnings of human civilization on Earth.

R. G. Roane sweeps the reader along on this suspenseful journey with vividly drawn characters, stylish narration, and non-stop action that moves through several plot twists at breakneck speed. A fast, intelligent thriller that leaves the reader safisfied, yet hoping for another ride on Roane's roller coaster.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, well written story, January 10, 2004

By	Robbie Ladrillono (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

"The Delphinus Chronicles" is an intriguing read with a superb style of writing that successfully carries the story forward with ease while giving its readers the delightfully assiduous duty of finding out what's next. With Pandora's box now open what can we expect to happen next from the mind of R.G. Roane.