James Rollins
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 523 pages Rating: 4.06 | 54734 Users | 1610 Reviews
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| Title | : | Map of Bones (Sigma Force #2) |
| Author | : | James Rollins |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 523 pages |
| Published | : | April 25th 2006 by Avon (first published April 26th 2005) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Adventure. Mystery. Action |
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The bones lead to ancient mysteries and present-day terror . . . To follow them means death.During a crowded service at a cathedral in Germany, armed intruders in monks' robes unleash a nightmare of blood and destruction. But the killers have not come for gold; they seek a more valuable prize: the bones of the Magi who once paid homage to a newborn savior . . . a treasure that could reshape the world.
With the Vatican in turmoil, Sigma Force under the command of Grayson Pierce leaps into action, pursuing a deadly mystery that weaves through sites of the Seven Wonders of the World and ends at the doorstep of an ancient, mystical, and terrifying secret order. For there are those with dark plans for the stolen sacred remains that will alter the future of humankind . . . when science and religion unite to unleash a horror not seen since the beginning of time.
Present Books As Map of Bones (Sigma Force #2)
| Original Title: | Map of Bones |
| ISBN: | 0060765240 (ISBN13: 9780060765248) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Sigma Force #2 |
| Characters: | Gray Pierce, Painter Crowe, Monk Kokkalis, Seichan |
| Setting: | Vatican City(Italy) Köln(Germany) Rome(Italy) …more USAMRIID(United States) …less |
| Literary Awards: | Barry Award Nominee for Best Thriller (2006) |
Rating Out Of Books Map of Bones (Sigma Force #2)
Ratings: 4.06 From 54734 Users | 1610 ReviewsCriticism Out Of Books Map of Bones (Sigma Force #2)
This novel explodes from the very first page, and doesn't stop until the very end. That being said, the relentless action doesn't save a thin storyline. Nor do the mindless villains who have ample opportunity to dispose of the good guys, but don't. Anyway, the main idea of the book is that there is a secret hidden amongst the bones of the 3 Magi who came to see the Christ child upon his birth. The secret...well, I won't give it away, but it fizzles out by the time the protagonists discover it.I like mystical stories and adventures. This is the second James Rollins book I've read. The first were Sandstorm and I though it was terrible. This was better but not great. Reminds me a bit of Dan Brown. Good or bad? I don't know, but I give it three stars because of the interesting story.
3.5 stars.
DNF at around 60%..... Jus couldn't take the clichés anymore. I think we're upto 6 close shave escapes already with at least half of them being dead to rights. Enjoyed the first in the series but really should have stuck at that. Not for me is this.
This had three things that were just so poorly done that I couldn't like the book:1. lame romance sub-plot2. lame characterization ("I am bad guy" *thumps chest* "must rape") - Seriously, if you're going to have a bad guy in your book, put a little bit of effort into why he's a bad guy. Using rape is lazy and stereotypical.3. Everything You Need to Know You Learned Reading The DaVinci Code. I may have actually slapped my own forehead when one guy said "Do you know why Friday the 13th is
This is the 4th book by rollins that i've finished in just two seatings. His books are like this. U just cant stop cz there is always a rush. Reading a rollins book is kind of like reading wikipedia. Lots of information. It would be better 4 u if u r from science background and have interest in christianity.The characters, the settings, the science, technology, history, religion - all of it was woven into such a complex and thoroughly fascinating story. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I
This was my second James Rollins book and I'm excited to read another. His novels read like "beach read" thrillers, but not those you'd feel embarrassed about toting around a public poolside. I'm a fan of fun mystery series like the ones written by Jeffrey Deaver and Harlan Coben, but with Rollins' books, I actually learn something. I also love his author's notes following the texts that recommend many of the sources he used for his stories. I don't imagine it's possible to read a tome on papal
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