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Patrick Duffy, star of the short-lived 1976-77 Man From Atlantis television series, has long talked about writing a novel based on the series, exploring the origins of his character, Mark Harris. Now it appears that he’s finally done so, with the book scheduled for release in June of 2016.

   Dive deeper than ever before and discover the origins of The Man from Atlantis.

   When TV unveiled the series Man from Atlantis no one knew the how, where and why of Mark Harris.  Over time the show’s star Patrick Duffy formulated his own version of the history of Mark and his people.  Here at last is the book that gives every reader and fan of the show the life and mythology of Atlantis, who they were and where they came from. Patrick Duffy’s close connection to his fictional character makes this a behind the scenes fantasy story.

   Mark Harris, the Man from Atlantis, has been quietly living under the protection of Dr. Elizabeth Merrill who saved his life in 1976. By studying his abilities the two have contributed countless advances for mankind’s development. Only a select few know his true identity.

   Jason the whiz kid of the science lab.

   Stacy the bright young intern–who is constantly flustered by Mark’s presence.

   Dr. Nagashima, a master of oceanic knowledge who Elizabeth lured from Japan to join her inner circle.

   Then their California ocean side laboratory is shaken when several attempts are made upon Mark’s life. He discovers the assailants have powers similar to his and he is lead into the uncharted depths of the oceans. As he discovers his past Mark’s origins and genealogy finally come to the surface.

The novel, simply titled Man From Atlantis, is already available for pre-order through bookseller sites like Amazon.