The Lost Code: An Epic YA Novel of Post-Apocalyptic Survival, Ancient Mythology, and Genetic Destiny (Atlanteans, 1)

Kevin Emerson’s The Lost Code, first in the Alanteans series, tells a story of survival in a near-future earth ravaged by global climate change. Owen Parker is about to learn that it isn’t the first time the planet has been near destruction. Owen’s ancestors were part of an ancient race with a secret history, whose advanced technology once almost destroyed the world.

With the help of a mysterious, enchanting girl named Lily, Owen will have to understand his history and his genetic code to prevent global annihilation. In this thrilling teen science fiction adventure, he will also have to leave the bio-dome that keeps him safe and brave the post-apocalyptic wasteland beyond.

Fans of the dark dystopian world of Divergent and the ancient mythology of the Percy Jackson series will be captivated by The Lost Code, a compelling YA dystopian series about climate change survival.

Can one boy decode his family’s dangerous legacy in time to save the world?

• A Post-Apocalyptic World: Explore a planet ravaged by climate change, where humanity survives in fragile bio-domes while a desolate wasteland waits outside.
• An Atlantis Retelling: Discover the truth about Owen's ancestors―an ancient, technologically advanced race from a lost civilization who nearly destroyed the world.
• A Dangerous Conspiracy: Owen's own genetic code is the key to preventing a new apocalypse, but the people in charge of his bio-dome may have their own plans for it.
• A Hint of Romance: With only a mysterious and enchanting girl named Lily to guide him, Owen must navigate not only a dying world but his own growing feelings.

Kevin Emerson is the author of the acclaimed novel Last Day on Mars and its sequels in the Chronicle of the Dark Star. He has written thirteen middle grade novels, including The Fellowship for Alien Detection, the Oliver Nocturne Series, and Lost in Space: Return to Yesterday (based on the Netflix series), as well as eight young adult novels, including The Atlanteans trilogy and Any Second. A former science teacher, Kevin is also a drummer and singer, most recently with his band Model Shop. He lives with his family in Seattle, Washington. You can visit him online at www.kevinemerson.net.