The Bone Labyrinth: A Sigma Force Novel

Description

A series of strange events throws the world into turmoil. As a manned Chinese rocket explodes upon launch, three American astronauts, each separated by thousands of miles, are murdered. Then an archaeologist in Croatia uncovers a new cavern system that reveals elaborate primitive paintings by a tribe of Neanderthals. The artwork, painted in blood, illustrates an immense battle between the Neanderthals-joined by Homo sapiens-and frightening shadowy figures. Who is the ancient enemy depicted and what does it mean The search for answers will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years back in time. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence back to its true source, they will be plunged into a war for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond. From ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors, from the lost archives tied to the sunken continent of Atlantis to the first moon landing, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing journey ever-and faces off against its 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.

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.

"[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 "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 "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 "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 "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