From Publishers WeeklyAt the start of bestseller Rollins's rousing fifth Sigma Force novel (after The Judas Strain), the group's leader, Cmdr. Gray Pierce, encounters a homeless man as he's crossing the Mall in Washington, D.C., near Sigma Force's secret lair far beneath the Smithsonian Castle. The man, who's really an MIT neurology professor, collapses in Pierce's arms and dies after passing him a strange coin, thus kicking off a far-flung adventure whose plot threads include the Oracle of Delphi, autistic savant children with strange implants behind their ears, Gypsies, power-mad Russians bent on unleashing enough radioactivity to poison the world, rogue American spy agencies and genetically enhanced wolves and tigers. Lots of absorbing scientific information and tantalizing sentences like With two rifles strapped to his back and a boy and a chimpanzee in tow, Monk marched down the pitch-black tunnel keep the pages flying by. 10-city author tour. (July) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Lots of absorbing scientific information and tantalizing sentences. (Publishers Weekly)Rollins combines real-world science with high-octane action to create rousing stories of adventure that are as exciting as any movie. (Chicago Sun-Times)Once again, the action is nonstop. (Sacramento Bee)The perfect escape novel, an edge of-your-seat read. (Knoxville News-Sentinel)Rollins has outdone himself with this fabulous mix of history, science, and adventure that will easily increase his growing number of fans. (Library Journal)Go out and buy James Rollinss latest saga. He just keeps getting better and better. (The Barnstable Patriot)From the AuthorAbout James RollinsJAMES ROLLINS is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. Known for unveiling unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets, Rollins' knack for breakneck pacing and stunning originality has been hailed by critics and embraced by scores of millions of readers around the world.The Critics RaveThe New York Times says that his "roguish charm comes from his efforts to persuade readers the story is credible [through] real-life sources for his novel's science, history and geography." Rollins' rare blend of action, suspense, and knowledge was also mentioned by the Huffington Post, which stated that "After Crichton passed away in 2008 he clearly passed the baton to James Rollins, who like Crichton, is a renaissance man."NPR calls his work "adventurous and enormously engrossing..." and the New York Journal of Books had this to say: "If you're a fan of smart, entertaining adventure fiction, this is your summer beach read writ large....All the science, all the history, and all the locations are masterfully intertwined. The characters are multi-dimensional. And the story is, well, a corker."The Story Teller's StoryAs a boy immersed in the scientific adventures of Doc Savage, the wonders of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, and pulps such as The Shadow, The Spider, and The Avenger, James Rollins decided he wanted to be a writer. He honed his storytelling skills early, spinning elaborate tales that were often at the heart of pranks played on his brothers and sisters.Before he would set heroes and villains on harrowing adventures, Rollins embarked on a career in veterinary medicine, graduating from the University of Missouri and establishing a successful veterinary practice. This hands-on knowledge of medicine and science helps shape the research and scientific speculation that set James Rollins books apart.Explosive Page-Turning AdventuresThe exotic locales of James Rollins novels have emerged as a hybrid between imagination, research, and his extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe, as well as New Zealand, the South Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. Recent jaunts include book tours and stops across the country and several European nations to give talks, seminars, and media interviews.In recent years, much of James' travel has involved meeting readers in small and large groups, at writing and fan conferences, and even aboard seagoing "seminars." James' mentoring and coaching skills have made him a sought after writing instructor and guest speaker for workshops, symposia, conventions, and other forums throughout the country.James Rollins is the author of nine thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, The Doomsday Key, The Devil Colony, Bloodline, and The Eye of God); six individual adventure thrillers; and the Jake Ransom middle grade series (Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow, Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx.) where can i find free pdf books The Last Oracle (Sigma Force)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Decent but not his bestBy Jennifer ReidI kind of like the writing of this author and several other books I'd read by him were decent and a few I really enjoyed. I liked the story in here but I felt he could have written this one better to improve on it. It was just missing something his other books had but this one lacked. I can't quite place what exactly it was, but it just felt like I was missing something. The story was still fun to read and I'll probably read it again someday eventually.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Finally! After two years I finished this exciting book!By CoachDWell Dave, if you loved this book so much, why did it take over two years to finish reading it? In two words: Kindle Keyboard. I was at the 100 page mark (still had the bookmark in place) in this 533 page thriller back in 2010, when I bought my Kindle Keyboard. After I got hooked on my Kindle I had a hard time returning to paperbacks/hardbacks. At first most of Rollins books were higher priced, and since I already had the book, I just could not see double dipping. But then I read a post where someone just finished reading Ice Hunt and they loved it. Well, I read Ice Hunt years ago and I clicked on the link and saw it was only $3.99 and that led me to The Last Oracle, which was only $3.99 as well. That did it! I jumped at the chance to get back into the world of SIGMA force. Over the top action? Yes there was! And I loved it! I certainly plan to pick up the next adventure in Kindle format real soon (The Doomsday Key: A Sigma Force Novel). At $3.99 I just cannot pass them by or wait any longer. It feels good to be home again with SIGMA Force. Now, if only the Brad Thor e-books would go to $3.99.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Thrilling, but a Bit Dated............By A. B. PerchorowiczThis is an interesting story line that has been adapted to a major nuclear problem in Russia. A super set of children is being bred to assist a crazed person start a new order in a world after a disaster is planned to kill millions of people around the globe. A secret team of special forces races against the bad guys to reclaim an item supposedly used by the Greek Oracle of Delphi. The key to the story lies deep in the mystery of Greek mythology and modern day nuclear prolifieration. It's an interesting tale, but a bit drawn out. The reader will appreciate the mystery at every turn as well as the dangers the team faces. It has a bit of action too.