Book 1: Chapter 1-4 Summary

Subterranean by James Rollins focuses on a team of explorers who believe that they have been brought to Antarctica on a scientific research expedition. The team soon learns that they are not the first group to go under the ice to explore the abandoned dwellings. While searching for the first team, the group finds that there is an entire civilization under the ice. The explorers find that there are dangerous creatures, deadly plants, and even a member of their own team with intentions of killing everyone while they fight to get to the surface.

Chapter begins with Ashley Carter working on a dig site in New Mexico. She arrives home to find that a Dr. Blakely and Major Michaelson are there waiting for her. Ashley isn't interested in hearing Dr. Blakely's business proposition until Ashley is offered a very...