Thriller grounded in both Science and Mythology/Legend, showcasing an unknown species evolving unbeknownst to humanity, until the technology of the modern era uncovers it--shades of Michael Crichton.

Interesting story, I would definitely recommend for anyone who likes science/thrillers.. Well written, with a strong plot and multi dimensional characters.

This was an interesting concept that I enjoyed. The settings were very detailed and I felt like I was there. The main character plus his side kick were likeable but the supporting players I didn't really have a feel for them. It started slow and when the action started the book ended. There is another book in this series so I will see how I would like that one. I wished I could have given it a higher rating but at times I was too technical and like I mentioned earlier I didn't have a feel for the supporting characters.

Gripping roller coaster ride from one end of the world to another. You never know what's coming next in this Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure. Its exhausting because its almost impossible to put it down.

I really enjoyed this novel it was fast paced and full of intrigue. I would recommend it for fans of the genre

2.5 out of five stars: Great promise, but under delivered. The third person omniscient narration was jarring and at times confusing, too many characters were underdeveloped, and overall just an overly complex plot caused me to force my way through this one.

Truly excellent novel. Loved Kelly, and his loyalties to family and friends. The concept of K'in was brilliant and if you allow it explains much of our Atlantis stories and answers the mystery of the pyramids. Steeped in history, it gave entertaining views of governments, power struggles and human fragility.

If love fantasy and science fiction, this could be a great read for you.

Kelly Graham is phenomenal at his job. He's also quite the narcissist.

While on an assignment with his best friend (and brother-in-law you learn later), he is tapped for a top secret opportunity. Freya is the intriguing individual heading it all up and Kelly soon finds himself caught up in a great conspiracy/cover-up.

Overall, this was a fun title to read. I love when people pull a bit of history and then twist it to create something new.

Children of the Fifth Sun by Gareth Worthington is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book reminds me of a wonderful mix of Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, and Douglas Preston. It has the science, mythology, the globe trotting, the suspense, the global intrigue, and the human emotional factors. This book is so wonderful! I was mad, glowing, sobbing, angry, scared, and resigned, and elated.
Evolution took life from the sea to land but some animals went back to the sea, like the whales. Man had several species at the same time. What if one of those went back to the sea? What if one of those species remains had been found in the ice and had been cloned? What chaos would it bring if the world found out? Should the government tell the world? Who should have it? What would it be like? What should it be used for? I want to add more but don't want to give spoilers.
This book is one I could not stop, This story weaved so many small stories together to make one big great story! I loved it! A seven course meal for my brain with a giant dessert with a cheery on top! I was so satisfied when I finished this story! When I finished reading, I wanted more but felt very full and content. I haven't felt that in a long time! Thanks.

This book has an interesting premise and looks to be a well researched story. The author's website has information about his research that he based the sci-fiction novel on. I was immediately put off reading this book by the casual use of profanity that to me seemed unnecessary to the plot.I was unable to read this novel due to this. I understand that the language might be character specific in some cases but there are ways of using different vocabulary to indicate levels of frustration and anger without every third word being a cuss work. Sorry that I missed what otherwise sounds like a good book. If you have no problem with gratuitous profanity then enjoy the book.

In the tradition of Michael Crichton, Children of the Fifth Sun, is firmly rooted in science with the fantastical elements of sci-fi. It read well, kept my attention and sounded somewhat plausible. It was a really well written novel. There were moments where I thought he could have ended the story but then found another interesting way to bring the story back. I would read it again.

First time novelist Gareth Worthington delivers an exciting sci-fi adventure that also blends elements of spirituality, theology and myth.

Photographer Graham takes an unusual underwater assignment for a surreptitious government agency and all hell breaks loose as the team embarks on an international thriller.

Worthington’s characterization is better than average as he fills his suspenseful narrative with a host of colorful players. The author also mixes in components of conspiracy so fans of modern fiction reminiscent of Dan Brown may like this as well.

A page turner, this is a fast moving and entertaining novel that promises much for this new writer.

*** BTW, check out Worthington’s website where he describes himself as “Scientist. Writer. Muay Thai Fighter.”

3.5 stars. I've seen a bunch of reviews that refer to a short novella, but my review is for the 400+ page novel not just one portion of the story. This is the first book by Gareth Worthington, so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was a interestingly different concept of the 2012 "end of the world" scenario. This is a standalone with no cliffhanger ending. There is graphic violence.

The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat that all info here. The author did a good job of explaining what is going on and describing the setting of the story. The characters, even though I couldn't stand some of them, were well written and multidimensional. There are a lot of clues in the storyline that keep you guessing what twists and turns will be revealed next.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and chose to leave a review for other readers.

Children of the Fifth Sun is a fun read from start to finish! The story follows Kelly Graham and his sidekick Chris D'Souza, as deep-dive experts and adventurers-for-hire, in the service of a group seeking to crack the mystery of history's Great Flood, and the great leap forward that happened afterward as primitive cultures of the world were introduced to beings that showed them the workings of advanced technology.

Graham reminds one of Dirk Pitt from Clive Cussler's novels in his swashbuckling, laissez faire attitude, as he makes up his plan as he goes. However, there is also a tragic arc to his tale. While novel has many of the standard stuff you come to expect in these adventure novels, what sets it apart are the colorful characters, the fast-paced action, and the interesting twists on the Flood mythos. Is there some suspension of belief? Of course, but the story is well-written, especially when it comes to the science and genetic engineering that is employed to explain the lineage of these strange creatures in the novel. There is an X-Files element here as well, as competing nefarious organizations seek to recover and exploit this newfound species and tech to gain world dominance. There are quite a few twists that keep you guessing till the end.

The only reason I would not give the novel 5 stars is for the way some of the characters behaved, which I found stretched credibility, such as the ham-handed special forces teams who kept destroying the artifacts they came to retrieve. Overall, a great first novel, and recommended.

Buried in the ice, under the seas, beneath the detritus of time, and in the labs and bases of the present; a species of the past and legend is being pursued.

After being recruited for a deep water retrieval, Kelly Graham is drawn into a global clash of dominion over an ancient race and its secrets by the militaries and power societies of the world. The afflictions of his life and the empathy instilled in him bring together both the old and the new.

Blending Mayan mythos with action, intrigue and conspiracy, Gareth Worthington brings to life the Children of the Fifth Sun from his previous novellas trilogy Huahuqui, Huaquero & Huaca