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7 Books
1999 – 2011 Published
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Recommended Reading Order

The best and most straightforward way to read the Atlantis series is in order of publication. Because the story follows a continuous, chronological narrative tracing ex-Green Beret Eric Dane's battle against a transdimensional enemy known as the "Shadow," skipping around will leave you lost in time-slips and high-tech military jargon.

  1. Atlantis (1999) - Introduces Eric Dane, the Bermuda Triangle anomaly, and the threat of the Shadow.
  2. Bermuda Triangle (2000) - Follows the team as they try to stop a nuclear launch coming from deep within the Bermuda Triangle.
  3. Devil's Sea (2001) - Takes the fight to Japan's legendary Devil's Sea, mixing naval warfare with ancient myths.
  4. Atlantis Gate (2002) - The conflict escalates as mysterious interdimensional gates begin opening across the globe.
  5. Assault on Atlantis (2003) - The human forces launch an offensive against the home base of the Shadow.
  6. Battle for Atlantis (2004) - The final showdown to determine the fate of Earth and humanity.

The Area 51 Universe Connection

While the Atlantis series functions perfectly well as a self-contained six-book run, Bob Mayer later integrated it into his larger sci-fi universe. If you are a fan of his Area 51 series (written under the pseudonym Robert Doherty), you will want to check out the Area 51: Time Patrol spin-off. This spin-off features direct crossovers, bringing Eric Dane and key concepts like the "Cellar" into play to face the very same "Shadow" entity from the Atlantis books.

A Note on Re-releases

If you encounter a listing for Atlantis Gate dated 2011, don't worry—you haven't missed a book. This was simply a digital and audiobook re-issue by the author's imprint, Cool Gus Publishing, of the original 2002 novel.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Atlantis series?

You should start with the first book, Atlantis (1999). The series follows a sequential storyline, so reading them in publication order is highly recommended.

QWho is the author of the Atlantis books?

The series was written by bestselling author and former Green Beret Bob Mayer, originally published under the pen name Greg Donegan. Some editions are also published under his own name or Robert Doherty.

QIs the Atlantis series connected to the Area 51 series?

Yes! While they began as separate series, they cross over in the Area 51: Time Patrol spin-off series, featuring character crossovers like Eric Dane and the same main antagonist group.

QWhat genre are the Atlantis books?

The series is a fast-paced blend of military science fiction, techno-thrillers, and historical fantasy, featuring deep-sea naval battles, ancient myths, and portal-hopping adventures.

QHow many books are in the core Atlantis series?

There are exactly six books in the primary series, published between 1999 and 2004.

QWhat is the order of the Atlantis books?

The order is: Atlantis (1999), Bermuda Triangle (2000), Devil's Sea (2001), Atlantis Gate (2002), Assault on Atlantis (2003), and Battle for Atlantis (2004).