"A gripping deep Earth adventure." -- New York Times bestselling author Charles Pellegrino"Kept me turning the pages well into the night!" - John SaulFrom 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.)From the Inside FlapBeneath the ice at the bottom of the Earth is a magnificent subterranean labyrinth, a place of breathtaking wonders - and terrors beyond imagining. A team of specialists led by archaeologist Ashley Carter has been hand-picked to explore this secret place and to uncover the riches it holds.But they are not the first to venture here - and those they follow did not return. There are mysteries here older than time, and revelations that could change the world. But there are also things that should not be disturbed - and a devastating truth that could doom Ashley and the expedition: they are not alone.With all the trademark elements that have made James Rollins a bestselling author around the world-pulse-pounding adventure, scientific intrigue, nail-biting suspense-Subeterranean deserves a place in every thriller lover's collection. Even if you've read it before, you won't want to put this classic Rollins down. where can i get free college ebooks Subterranean
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Cant bring myself to finish and might return for a refund.By cbKind of an Ice Station Zebra,The Thing,meets an episode of x-files redux.The hero and heroine are seriously annoying.The tough-girl professor with the rabid anti-gun,anti military attitude gets old fast. As does her constant whining about things like a multi-million dollar heavy equipment elevator not being safe for her kid and complaining when someone opens a helicopter window because her kid might catch a draft.Coupled with asking if the real motive for the expedition is to allow "corporations" to rape the continent.Its all just a little too much for me.Our "hero" spelunker from Austrailia quickly realizes that the quickest way to professor moms heart is through the kid and makes every attempt to assure that he makes him his "little buddy". All the while complaining that the Military is destroying the "environment".Some might like it but......yeah, I'm sending it back.25 of 27 people found the following review helpful. Good Action-Packed Novel That is Hard to Put DownBy Michael GallagherThis is one of those books that is hard to put down, but in a way you want to put it down: you get wrapped up in the situations and characters (hard to put down), then the author will start getting your emotions running high and scare you a bit (the want to put down part). Many times while reading this book I found my pulse racing a little bit faster, and I felt like I was right in the middle of the action vs. someone reading a novel.If you enjoy a good thriller I would recommend this one. I originally purchased this book at $6.39 and, as I type this review the pricing is just $1.99 for the Kindle Daily Deal: you will certainly get more than $6.39 of entertainment value out of this one!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lost Prehistoric Aborigines, Ben, and Ashley Make a Community! 4.5***** SPOILER ALERTBy SoCal GigiAshley and her son, Jason, were part of the second expedition to Antarctica in search of diamond carved statues, oil, glowing, sedating fungus, craakans, and death at every turn. But with Ben, the telepathic Aussie as their savior and hero of the novel, he gets the girls and a village to rule, while Khalid met up with his greatest fear Tiny Tim.Great plot and storyline, with the prehuman monotremes just made my day, along with the well developed characters, and Jason got a sibling!