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 … 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.
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Great book in the Indiana Jones tradition. Lots of action but a bunch of science thrown in to keep it interesting and thought provoking.
Any book written by James Rollins is a thrill-ride. I particularly love the fact that his stories are deeply steeped in real science. His characters are believable and the action is non-stop. The Bone Labyrinth was no exception. From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. And after reading, I was astounded by the possibilities. Rollins not only entertains, but he challenges me to think beyond the known and assumed and contemplate the unknown.
I love every single one of his books
I love this book! I think it only took me 3 or 4 days to read it! Now I need more!
Rollins’ research on genetics, archaeology, physics, astronomy, international intrigue and religious history and myth all get smoothie blended into one heck of a thrill ride. The way his mind works blows my mind. The search for humanity’s link to an intelligence boom 50 thousand years ago comes present day and right out of the news. Animals are being genetically modified, scientists are kidnapped, international spooks running through religious sites and jungles as they smash the past to win the future…it kept me turning pages to the last. One of the best books I’ve read in a while.
Exciting. Interesting.
I’m a big fan of James Rollins, and have read most of his books. Great author with great stories told!
My favorite author. And now my favorite book by my favorite author. Lucky me. 🙂
James Rollins is at the top of his game and never fails to teach me while entertaining me with this remarkable Sigma Force series. The man can write from the POV of a gorilla and make me feel what that gorilla is experiencing. Not even kidding. Bako, the adolescent gorilla in this story, was a wonderful character (stole the show, IMO), and he’s a character I will not soon forget. The epilogue with him looking up at the stars and wondering … well, it left me with a range of emotions that wash over me every time I think about it.
I was also thrilled to have Joe Kowalski play a bigger role in this book. He is one of my favorites. 🙂
Thank you for yet another WONDERFUL Sigma Force series novel. You never disappoint, Mr. Rollins.
The sigma series is really good, but I would suggest going back to the 1st one to understand the characters better.
My favorite in his series Sigma Force
What a wonderful concept, love the history lessons and the archeology (maybe I need to change professions). The characters are very well written and as very believable. I have read all of the series and want more.