Peter Carter & The Seekers - The Lost City of Atlantis: Peter Carter & The Seekers, #2

By Newman Skyles

As they set their plan into motion, the Seekers knew that the outcome of this battle would shape the fate of Atlantis. The ancient phalanx, steadfast in their defense, needed their help. The clash of ancient and modern, of myth and reality, unfolded in the shadow of the lost city, and the Seekers were determined to ensure that the legacy of Atlantis endured.

Wisam, his heart filled with determination, nodded vigorously in agreement. There was no time to waste. Together with the Theo brothers, they rushed to a strategic position that provided cover while allowing them to fire upon the invaders. The brothers threw a few of the explosives at the Sperdakas men. The noise of the explosives sent the men into a frenzy of terror.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Newman Skyles
• Release date: Sep 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223568773

Newman Skyles

退休生活在佛罗里达州

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The audio version is narrated by a digital voice

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Preface

In the world of Peter Carter and The Seekers, the allure of ancient mysteries and uncharted territories beckons once more. This time, our intrepid explorers—Peter Carter, Rodney Johnson, Zainab, and Wisam—are propelled into the realm of myth and legend as they embark on a quest to unveil The Lost City of Atlantis.

The catalyst for this daring adventure lies in the hands of Rodney Johnson, whose uncanny ability to unearth maps to hidden treasures sets the stage for yet another chapter in The Seekers' epic journey. As the parchment unfolds, revealing cryptic symbols and ancient coordinates, the focus shifts to a destination veiled in myth and shrouded in speculation—the legendary Atlantis.

Santorini, Greece, becomes the nexus of this quest, a picturesque setting that masks the secrets of an ancient civilization beneath its surface. The Seekers, driven by insatiable curiosity and a thirst for discovery, set their course for this enigmatic island, where the remnants of a lost city are said to lie beneath the azure waters.

The prelude to this odyssey unfolds against the backdrop of anticipation and wonder. The very idea of Atlantis, with its fabled grandeur and mysterious disappearance, has captivated minds for centuries. Now, in the hands of The Seekers, the quest for truth becomes a tangible endeavor.

As you delve into the pages that follow, join Peter Carter and his comrades in a narrative that intertwines history, mythology, and the indomitable human spirit. The Lost City of Atlantis awaits, and with each turn of the page, you too will tread the path of discovery, braving the unknown alongside The Seekers.

This is not merely a search for a mythical city; it is a voyage into the realms of possibility and the resilience of human curiosity. Welcome to a tale where the boundaries between history and legend blur, and where The Seekers strive to unravel the secrets of Atlantis, a city lost to time but alive in the imagination of those who dare to seek its truth.

Peter Carter & The Seekers

The Lost City of Atlantis

By Newman Skyles

Chapter 1

Here We Go Again

It was a long flight from Alexandria and after we finally reached The Seeker ’s head office, we all unloaded the luggage and brought it upstairs to the living quarters on the third floor. Everyone disappeared as they went to their room to unpack and put their stuff away. After Peter had finished unpacking and placing his empty suitcase in his bedroom closet, he lay down and got some sleep. Peter woke up a few hours later and went downstairs to the second floor, where a large kitchen and dining room area existed. As Peter walked into the room, he found everyone there except Rodney. He went to the fridge and got himself a cola without once taking his eyes off Zainab.

How is everyone doing? Were you able to get some rest after the long flight? asked Peter.

Before anyone answered Peter, Rodney came into the room.

Where the hell have you been? asked Peter.

I went to the market to get some supplies and guess who I met.

Who did you meet, Rodney?

Remember that old Jewish man I met the last time, and I bought the clay tablet from?

Yes, I remember. What about him?

He sold me this fantastic old map, Rodney walked over to the large round table in the middle of the room and laid it out, being careful not to tear the old parchment.

The group quickly surrounded the table and curiously looked over the parchment.

I can’t read this. It looks like the writing is in Greek, complained Peter.

I know you won’t believe this, declared Rodney.

For god’s sake Rodney, what are you talking about?

"This is a map for The Lost City of Atlantis."

Who the hell is this Jewish old man?

I don’t know, Peter, but he seems to be there whenever I go to the market. And you know what’s funny about this?

I give up, what?

No one is ever at his stand. It’s like no one else can see him. Very weird.

Peter stood there agreeing with Rodney. It sounded bizarre that this old man first had part of the clay tablet, which just was the portion they were missing. Also, now for him to have this old parchment, he states it was a map of the location of the Lost City of Atlantis. The group continued to look over the map carefully, especially Zainab.

This is ancient Greek, said Zainab.

Why do you say that Zainab? asked Rodney.

Can you read this, Zainab? asked Peter.

With difficulty. I took Ancient Greek at the University of Cairo.

Zainab lowered her face as she tried to get closer to the ancient parchment and she slid her delicate fingers along the writing at the bottom of the map. She looked up and looked at Peter.

I cannot read the date properly because it is worn out. But I estimate the map to be around 429–347 BC. I’m unable to be more precise about the date of this map.

How did you come up with an approximate date of 429 to 347 BC? asked Peter.

The map is signed right here.

Everyone came closer to read the signature.

I can’t read the damn thing. Who is it? asked Rodney.

It is Plato.

That is very good, my friend. I’m not knowledgeable about this city of Atlantis and this Greek man named Ploto.

"That’s Plato Mohammed.

Who is Plato? asked Mohammed.

Zainab explained, Plato, who was around 427-347 BC, was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, and writer who is one of the most influential figures in the history of Western philosophy. He was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Plato’s ideas and writings have profoundly affected a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, politics, ethics, metaphysics, and education.

Zainab continued, Some key aspects of Plato’s philosophy include one of Plato’s most famous and central concepts, the Theory of Forms, also known as the Theory of Ideas. According to this theory, the physical world we perceive with our senses is a mere imperfect reflection of a higher, non-material realm of eternal and unchanging forms. These Forms are the true reality, and they represent the perfect and universal essence of things like beauty, justice, truth, and virtue.

"Also, said Zainab, Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. Plato was concerned with questions of knowledge and how we gain it. He believed that accurate knowledge could only be gained through reason and rational thought, instead of relying solely on sensory perception. He saw the pursuit of philosophy as engaging in the dialectical process of questioning and reasoning to uncover deeper truths. Plato was inspired by his teacher Socrates; Plato employed the Socratic method—a technique of dialogue and questioning—to elicit insights and deeper understanding from his interlocutors. Through carefully crafted conversations, he aimed to expose the limitations of people’s beliefs and encourage critical thinking. Zainab continued, In his most famous work, The Republic, Plato explored the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of the philosopher-king. He proposed an ideal society where individuals were assigned roles based on their natural abilities, with philosopher-kings as rulers who possessed the highest form of knowledge and wisdom." Zainab continued explaining to Mohammed that Plato’s views on ethics were often tied to his metaphysical beliefs. He believed that the ultimate goal of human life was to attain the highest level of reality by pursuing the knowledge of the Forms, which would lead to the development of virtues and moral excellence. Also, she explained Plato was a powerful advocate of education to cultivate virtuous individuals and citizens. He founded the Academy in Athens, which is often considered the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Education, in Plato’s view, was awakening innate knowledge within individuals.

Zainab didn’t stop there, she continued explaining, that Plato’s dialogues, written in the form of conversations between Socrates and other characters, are the primary sources of his philosophical ideas. Some of his most well-known works include The Republic, Phaedrus, Symposium, Phaedo, and Apology. Plato’s influence on philosophy and Western thought is immense, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated by philosophers, scholars, and thinkers to this day. Explained Zainab.

I do not know who Plato was or care, said Mohammed.

I want to know how we get to the lost city of Atlantis, said Rodney. We found Alexander the Great’s tomb with an unlimited amount of antiquities, the sarcophagus, and remains of Alexander, and even the mummified Bucephalus, Alexander’s horse. The whole thing was worth billions and billions of dollars and all we got was an honorary membership to the Museum of Alexandria.

That is not true, Rodney. We received, besides the Honorary Life membership to the prestigious Alexandria Museum; we also got a check for one hundred thousand dollars. That’s U.S. dollars, which equals around one hundred thirty thousand dollars Canadian, stated Peter.

Wow, that’s a whole twenty-seven thousand each. We can all retire, complained Rodney.

All right, that’s enough, Rodney.

Rodney was not a happy camper as he left the room sulking.

Hey, get back here, insisted Peter.

Rodney turned around, headed back into the room, and sat in one of the many armchairs.

All right, everyone, I want to further our conversation about this parchment that Rodney brought from the marketplace. Rodney got this so-called map from the same old Jewish man he got the clay tablet from.

It has got to be good, you guys, said Rodney.

Perhaps, Rodney, it just might be.

Everyone sat down in the circular seating arrangement of the living room.

While we were flying back from Alexandria, I could find two separate articles I feel you should know before we decide to take this so-called map to the Lost City of Atlantis.

Everyone headed to a seat, knowing from experience that this was going to be another one of Peter’s long, dreary speeches.

While on our flight, I was able to read two different articles that might be helpful in our decision about this map. Peter looked around at the group with no response. Anyway, here is what I read first on the first article ‘The Bimini Road’. Peter tried very hard to explain the Bimini road. Peter spoke about how the Bimini Road had captured the imagination of many, leading to a range of speculative claims about its origin and purpose. While these claims have been intriguing, experts in geology and archaeology have scrutinized the evidence and find these