"Earthquakes and eruptions have been rattling the entire Pacific, coast to coast" (Chapter 1, pg. 40.)

"It would unite so many disparate theories-even explain the mystery of the lost continent of Mu" (Chapter 2, pg. 53.)

"The entire Pacific Rim is trying to recover from a day of horrible disasters, and you two are arguing over pennies and percentages" (Chapter 3, pg. 62.)

"With the Chinese blamed for the assassination of the President, there will be a public outcry for retribution" (Chapter 4, pg. 78.)

"Though my mainframe birthed him, Gabriel lives within the framework of the Internet now" (Chapter 5, pg. 83.)

"I'll show you when I get topside, but right now I still have my mission to accomplish" (Chapter 6, pg. 108.)

"We'll haul the Nautilus out and give her a thorough going over before we consider the Navy's reques" (Chapter 7, pg. 116.)

"(The deep ocean seabed) That's where the Earth's history and future are written" (Chapter 8, pg. 134.)

"According...