To save mankind’s future, the members of Sigma Force must make a devil’s bargain as they join forces with their most hated enemy to stop an ancient threat in this gripping adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins.THE DEMON CROWNOff the coast of Brazil, a team of scientists discovers a horror like no other, an island where all life has been eradicated, consumed and … has been eradicated, consumed and possessed by a species beyond imagination. Before they can report their discovery, a mysterious agency attacks the group, killing them all, save one, an entomologist, an expert on venomous creatures, Professor Ken Matsui from Cornell University.
Strangest of all, this inexplicable threat traces back to a terrifying secret buried a century ago beneath the National Mall: a cache of bones preserved in amber. The artifact was hidden away by a cabal of scientists―led by Alexander Graham Bell―to protect humankind. But they dared not destroy it, for the object also holds an astonishing promise for the future: the very secret of life after death.
Yet, nothing stays buried forever. An ancient horror―dormant in the marrow of those preserved bones―is free once more, nursed and developed into a weapon of incalculable strength and malignancy, ready to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world.
To stop its spread, Commander Grayson Pierce of Sigma Force must survive a direct attack on the island of Maui. To be there first has always been the core mission of Sigma Force, a covert team forged to be America’s front line against emerging threats. But this time, even Sigma may not be able to decipher this deadly mystery, one that traces back to the founding of the Smithsonian Institution.
With each new discovery, the menace they hunt is changing, growing, spreading―adapting and surviving every attempt to stop it from reconquering a world it once ruled. And each transformation makes it stronger . . . and smarter.
Running out of time and options, Commander Grayson Pierce will be forced to make an impossible choice. To eradicate this extinction-level threat and expose those involved, he will have to join forces with Sigma’s greatest enemy–the newly resurrected Guild―even it if means sacrificing one of his own.
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I’ve enjoyed all of his books I read.
Another great one in the Sigma series, full of believable science and nicely familiar characters. I’d recommend anything from James Rollins.
HE has a recipe for a great book…keep up the good work.
Can always count on James Rollins Sigma Force for action packed page turners! Not enough information in the “what’s true/what’s fiction” section at the end, but overall enjoyable.
James Rollins never disappoints His books are action packed
WOW! Scary thought! I live James Rollins! His characters are very well thought out and maybe not so realistic, but each book is greater than the one before….
Another great Rollins book love his characters and plots can’t wait for the next one
Sigma rolls across the planet in another thriller. I always enjoy the various settings in this series and the Sigma crew is always entertaining…this one is a good read and exciting as the others in this series…enjoy
I pre-order James Rollins book the second I can. The Sigma group are people I love hanging out with. What’s thec release date on the next one James?
Sigma Force saves the world again!
Quite good. Author seldom disappoints. I like the plot in this one, the mix of present and past was good. The other pov was interesting
Liked it
Rollins takes ‘fringe science’ ideas and blends them into stories that are peopled with familiar repeat characters that just make enjoyable reading for me.
Great book! Loved the suspense.
I have loved James Rollins for a long time, but didn’t think this was one of his best.
Could not put it down. Many authors just write the same stories over and over, not James Rollins. His knowledge of biology and obvious care taken with his research make his books very interesting to read. Can’t wait for the next book.
One of Rollins’ very best.
James Rollins is an excellent author. I love how he explains at end what was real and what was made. This book like his others is a page turner. You just want to read to see what happens.
I like the Sigma Force books but I can’t stand the new narrator. His voice just makes my skin crawl. I guess the rest of the series will be on me read only list and not on audible. Too bad. I enjoyed them up until the last one.
IT WAS GREAT!,!!!!!