A war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forests of the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today, all to reveal a true mystery buried deep within our DNA, a mystery that will leave readers changed forever . . .
In this groundbreaking masterpiece of ingenuity and intrigue that spans 50,000 years in human history, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes us to mankind’s next great leap.
But will it mark a new chapter in our development . . . or our extinction
In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings and what do the paintings mean
Before any answers could be made, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected Who is behind these attacks The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond.
With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever—a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind’s first steps on the moon. In the end, Gray Pierce and his team will face to their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man’s dominance on this planet.
Only this time, Sigma will falter—and the world we know will change forever.
About the Author :
James Rollins has a doctorate in veterinary medicine and his own practice in Sacramento, California. An amateur spelunker and a certified scuba enthusiast, you’ll often find him either underground or underwater.
Review :
"Fans of the series and lovers of wall-to-wall action in general will have a great time. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: For speed freaks (narrative speed, that is), Rollins always delivers the goods. Readers, start your engines." - Booklist on THE 6TH EXTINCTION
"The book has everything the genre demands: Nazis, ancient maps, alien life forms, a ticking nuclear clock, and exotic, deadly beasts. Rollins makes it all believable, and ties everything together in a satisfying climax that hints at more adventures to come." - Publishers Weekly on THE 6TH EXTINCTION
"Adventure, history, science, and technology-sheer perfection from an author who is used to giving exactly that every time he tells a tale!" - Suspense Magazine on THE 6TH EXTINCTION
"Best-selling author Rollins has again crafted an excellent nail-biting thriller that all action adventure readers will love. Rollins always provides author notes with the science and historical facts behind his stories, and the creatures the team encounter are frighteningly possible!" - Library Journal (starred review) on THE 6TH EXTINCTION
"An altogether satisfying techno-thriller." - Kirkus Reviews on THE BONE LABYRINTH
"Rollins knows just how to balance the science and history with the ongoing action." - Publishers Weekly on THE BONE LABYRINTH
"Rollins' latest Sigma Force novel once again combines science straight from a Michael Crichton novel and action-adventure out of the works of Clive Cussler.... Rollins continues to write intense thrillers that also give readers a better understanding of current scientific theories and principles. Rollins has constructed one labyrinth that readers will not want to escape." - Booklist (starred review)
"[Rollins] is what you might end up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together." - New York Times Book Review
"Impossible to put down and impossible to separate the well-researched facts from the masterfully written fiction. THE BONE LABYRINTH will remind you why you fell in love with reading. This book is that good!" - Brad Thor
"One of the world's best storytellers." - Huffington Post
"A rollicking good time." - RT Book Reviews (top pick) on THE BONE LABYRINTH
"The Bone Labyrinth blends intense action with thrilling plots that are sprinkled with interesting historical and/or scientific facts. A fabulous adventure that is heart wrenching and action packed." - blackfive.net on THE BONE LABYRINTH
"Infused with Rollins's trademark blend of cutting-edge science and hidden history, THE BONE LABYRINTH weaves together a bevy of seemingly disparate elements into a thrilling and cohesive tapestry like few others can. " - The Strand Magazine
"The story is breathtakingly laid out, with Rollins combining true historical figures with mythological events, and an exciting fictional account of a battle for mankind. The ending is poignant and deserves a Kleenex or two, but also leaves open the door for another decade of Sigma Force stories to grace our library shelves." - New York Journal of Books
"The only guarantee you get when you pick up a James Rollins novel is that almost any crazy thing can happen inside." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram on THE BONE LABYRINTH
