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In a masterwork of historical mystery and scientific exploration, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins reveals an apocalyptic vision of the day after tomorrow, of a future predicted by the distant past, of a world doomed to burn under The Eye of God
The crash of a U.S. military research satellite in the remote wilds of Mongolia triggers an explosive search for the valuable cargo it holds: a code-black physics project connected to the study of dark energy, the energy associated with the birth of our universe. But the last blurry image from the falling satellite captures a chilling sight: a frightening look into the future, a view of a smoldering eastern seaboard of the United States in utter ruin. At the Vatican, a mysterious package arrives for the head of Pontifical ancient studies, sent by a colleague who vanished a decade earlier. It contains two strange artifacts: a skull scrawled with ancient Aramaic and a tome bound in human skin. DNA testing reveals both are from Genghis Khan—the long-dead Mongol king whose undiscovered tomb is rumored to hold the vast treasures and knowledge of a lost ancient empire.
Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma—joined by a pair of Vatican historians—race to uncover a truth tied to the fall of the Roman Empire, to a mystery bound in the roots of Christianity's origins, and to a weapon hidden for centuries that holds the fate of humanity.
In this fast-paced thriller, Commander Gray Pierce, his Sigma force team, and a pair of Vatican historians form the unlikely team searching for the grave of ancient Mongol king Genghis Khan. Their frantic hunt is not a high-profile archaeological treasure hunt. At stake is nothing less than long-hidden revelations that could change or reveal the fate of the world. A Sigma Force novel that pumps the adrenaline.
James Rollins is the New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers, translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the "top crowd pleasers" (New York Times) and one of the "hottest summer reads" (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight.
Author biography courtesy of HarperCollins.
"I often get asked if I still practice veterinary medicine. While I don't practice full-time, I still do volunteer. I work with a group that traps stray cats, brings them to the shelter, where I spend a day spaying and neutering them. It's basically eight hours of removing genitalia. It's a hobby."
"I am a TV junkie. I have two Tivos and they are constantly full."
"My first job was to flip pizzas. I once got a pie spinning that was ten feet across. I had to spin it on my back to keep it going. Yet, I still love pizza."
"Two hobbies I love -- caving and scuba diving -- are also essential research for my novels. Case in point:
I've always been an avid cave explorer, from the vast systems in Missouri to the lava tubes of Hawaii to the tighter squeezes of the California foothills. But one of my most frightening episodes also allowed me to better describe claustrophobia in my novels. While climbing out of the fairly technical wild cavern, involving lots of rope work, I managed to jam myself midway up a narrow vertical chute. Hung up on my ascending gear midway up the chute, I found myself unable to move up or down. My chest was squeezed between two walls, my left knee turned the wrong way. I could not maneuver, and there was not enough room to get a rescue climber to me. I was trapped. I remember the team leader, leaning down from above, shining his helmet lamp at me. ‘You either find a way to un-jam yourself, or you stay there forever.'
So over the course of a long hour -- wriggling, sweating, cursing, and clawing -- I managed to creep a millimeter at a time out of the jam. After this event, I had a better understanding for panic and the determination born of pure desperation, essential ingredients for to writing thrilling fiction.
But spelunking through caves was not my only ‘research' lesson. Two decades ago, I also took up scuba diving and went on dive trips all around the world: Monterey Bay, Hawaii, South Pacific, Australia. I particularly remember one trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. I was informed by the dive master to beware of the many hazards found in the region. ‘On land, Australia has seven of the ten deadliest snakes. The seas are worse. Box jellyfish can kill in minutes. Local sea snakes are some of the most toxic. But worst of all is the stone fish. It looks like a stone, but its spines are loaded with paralytic poison. So be careful what you touch.'
And down we all went, buddied up in pairs, enthusiastic and excited. I dropped toward the reef and adjust my buoyancy until I'm floating just above the reef. All around spread amazing sights: giant clams, a flurry of colored fish, an astounding variety of coral. But I miscalculated my buoyancy, my weight shifted, and I planted a hand into the sand to stabilize my tumble, careful of the razor-sharp coral. Inches from my thumb, a jagged rock suddenly sprouted fins and swam away. I met the gaze of my buddy diver. His wide eyes firmed up the identification. The deadly stone fish. And I had almost slapped my hand on its back. As the fish scurried away, I understood at that exact moment how little Nature cared about the life of a scuba-diving novelist. Down here, Nature ruled. We were only visitors.
This mix of respect and terror is brought to life in my latest novel, The Judas Strain."
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Posted Tue Jun 25 00:00:00 EDT 2013
James Rollins has done it again.
The Eye of God is a gripping tale of science, history, adventure, and mind boggling theories of how reality, as we understand it, may not be reality at all. The Eye of God pulls you in when a satellite sent out to study the dark energy of a comet crashes to Earth, after sending one last image of the Eastern Seaboard of the US in a smoldering ruin. At the same time a package bearing strange artifacts is delivered to the Vatican for Mosignor Vigor Verona from a colleague who disappeared a decade before. Inside is a skull etched with ancient Aramaic and a tome bound in human skin. The skin of Genghis Khan.
The SIGMA crew we have all come to know and love is dispatched to different Asian countries to investigate the scientific and historical aspects of the comet and dark matter. Rachel Verona and her Uncle Vigor join forces once again with SIGMA to help follow the historical trail that lead back to major historical figures such as Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, St. Thomas, all the way back to Adam and Eve.
The way James Rollins seamlessly includes scientific theories on dark energy, quantum physics, the multiverse theory, and quantum entanglement will draw you in and keep you thinking for days after you’ve finished the book. It all comes down to a these questions… What is reality? Are we all just a 3D hologram? And what happens to us after we die? Does our energy just leave the universe forever? Or is what we perceive as death not even real? Is it possible that our consciousness just moves to another form of a different reality, to live out the rest of our lives on the other side of the same coin?
This book guarantees you will come to question everything it is that you think you know.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Jams Rollins has quickly become one of my favorite authors due to his unique ability to combine science, mthy, intrigue and adventure into a carefully woven story that keeps you enthralled for every single page. His latest book is no exception. The premise is again totally believable and the characters well defined and interesing. The entire Sigma series is well worth reading.
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Posted Thu Jul 04 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Rollins does it again and reinforces my opinion that he is a great storyteller. He is most definitely my favorite author. If you enjoy thrills mixed with science and myth, you will enjoy this, as well as all, of his books. I eagerly await his next one!
CM
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Posted Thu Jul 04 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Excellent blend of science and myth. Will have you thinking about the book's premise long after you finish it. Highly recommend all of Rollins' books.
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Posted Tue Jul 09 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Been a Rollins fan for a long time and have read all the Sigma books. This one was a little bit of a disappointment. It just didn't grab my attention like his other books. By the end of the book I was just trying to finish it so I could move on to another book.
Don't get me wrong, it's a decent book. But by Rollins standards, it just doesn't meet my expectations. It just seems that he rushed it.
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Posted Sun Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Thrilling read, seamless integration of new characters and as always a thought-provoking take on where science and religion meet
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Posted Sat Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Truly amazing as always. Exciting, adventurous, and edge of your seat.
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Posted Sat Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 2013
As always love the book. Just couldn't put it down!!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.While I don't think this was my very favorite of all the stories, it was a great read!!!!! Lots of action, suspense, old friends, new friends, unexpected twists...a definite must-read! I was a little saddened at the direction the storyline took in some parts but I guess it was inevitable. I look forward to seeing where the storyline goes next!
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Posted Fri Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Loved this book, fast pace and interesting. Didn't want to put it down.
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Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013
In the eye of my mom
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Overview
In a masterwork of historical mystery and scientific exploration, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins reveals an apocalyptic vision of the day after tomorrow, of a future predicted by the distant past, of a world doomed to burn under The Eye of God
The crash of a U.S. military research satellite in the remote wilds of Mongolia triggers an explosive search for the valuable cargo it holds: a code-black physics project connected to the study of dark energy, the energy ...