The Atlantis Code: Charles Brokaw

An ancient artefact is discovered in a dusty antiquities shop in Alexandria... a long-forgotten trinket that will become the centre of the most deadly race against time in history. The 20,000 year old relic is inscribed with what appears to be the long-lost language of Atlantis. The world's most foremost linguist, Dr. Thomas Lourdes, might be able to translate it - if only he can stay alive long enough. Meanwhile, an earthquake in Cadiz uncovers a very unexpected site - one which the Vatican rushes to be first to explore - is the lost city if Atlantis ready to be found?