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The book talks about an underground civilization, which is highly advanced, very peaceful, very sincere where no crime is present.

Moral values and rules were different and soon complications started to happen with the Earth visitors. This civilization was discovered by mistake, by either a geological tour, or some kind of trip where they stumble through a cave opening then enter it.

It is highly enjoyable and I was very intrigued by it. I do recall that the author was a doctor, or physician but then again I may be wrong, it’s been more than 20 years since I've read it.

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This sounds like the novel Abduction by Robin Cook from 2000.

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underground civilization, which is highly advanced, very peaceful, very sincere where no crime is present.

Check. "They discover a technologically advanced world of genetically engineered, physically near-perfect humans living comfortably in an enclosed city within the Mohorovičić discontinuity. "

Moral values and rules were different and soon complications started to happen with the Earth visitors.

Check. Sexual mores are different which causes a major complication with the surface visitors.

This civilization was discovered by mistake, by either a geological tour, or some kind of trip where they stumble through a cave opening then enter it.

Check. A team of researchers in a remote region of the Atlantic become trapped inside an ancient undersea volcano when their submersible is inexplicably drawn in.

It is highly enjoyable and I was very intrigued by it. I do recall that the author was a doctor, or physician but then again I may be wrong,

Check. Robin Cook was a physician by training and has written several dozen medical thrillers.

it’s been more than 20 years since I've read it.

Check. Published in 2000 so just over 20 years ago.

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    Thank you @beichst ! Yes, it is abduction by Robin Cook! I appreciate the help!
    – Bledi
    Jan 19, 2021 at 5:34
  • I’ve tried, then tried some more to find the book using google searches and gave up! Now thanks to your answer, the search saga is over!
    – Bledi
    Jan 19, 2021 at 5:38
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    Jan 19, 2021 at 5:45

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