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Sigma Force #18
Arkangel: An International Thriller of Vatican Secrets, Russian Tsars, and Arctic Mysteries
From the #1 New York Times master of international thrillers comes the story of a global hunt across the top of world, pitting nation against nation, as ancient myths of a lost continent prove all too real.
The execution of a Vatican archivist within the shadow of the Kremlin exposes a conspiracy going back three centuries—to the bloody era of the Russian Tsars. Before his murder, he manages to dispatch a coded message, a warning of a terrifying threat, one tied to a secret buried within the Golden Library of Tsars, a vast and treasured archive that had vanished into history.
As combative forces race for the truth behind this death and alarming discovery, Sigma Force is summoned to aid in the search—not only for this missing trove of ancient books, but to follow a trail far into the Arctic, to search for the truth about a lost continent and a revelation that could ignite a global war. But Sigma Force has its own difficulties at home after an explosive attack on the National Mall—one aimed at the heart of their covert agency—has left them vulnerable and exposed.
The growing conflict—both on Russian soil and deep in the Arctic—will reignite a centuries-old war between the newly resurgent Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican, while sabers rattle across the nations of the Arctic Circle, threatening to turn those icy seas into a fiery conflagration.
Facing enemies on all sides, it will be up to Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force to unravel a mystery going back millennia—and uncover the truth about a lost civilization and an arcane treasure that could save the planet…or destroy it.
The execution of a Vatican archivist within the shadow of the Kremlin exposes a conspiracy going back three centuries—to the bloody era of the Russian Tsars. Before his murder, he manages to dispatch a coded message, a warning of a terrifying threat, one tied to a secret buried within the Golden Library of Tsars, a vast and treasured archive that had vanished into history.
As combative forces race for the truth behind this death and alarming discovery, Sigma Force is summoned to aid in the search—not only for this missing trove of ancient books, but to follow a trail far into the Arctic, to search for the truth about a lost continent and a revelation that could ignite a global war. But Sigma Force has its own difficulties at home after an explosive attack on the National Mall—one aimed at the heart of their covert agency—has left them vulnerable and exposed.
The growing conflict—both on Russian soil and deep in the Arctic—will reignite a centuries-old war between the newly resurgent Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican, while sabers rattle across the nations of the Arctic Circle, threatening to turn those icy seas into a fiery conflagration.
Facing enemies on all sides, it will be up to Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force to unravel a mystery going back millennia—and uncover the truth about a lost civilization and an arcane treasure that could save the planet…or destroy it.
640 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 6, 2024
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James Rollins
123 books14.2k followersJames Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books. The New York Times says, “Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together.” NPR calls his work, “Adventurous and enormously engrossing.” Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets matched with stunning suspense. As a veterinarian, he had a practice in Sacramento for over a decade and still volunteers at local shelters. Nowadays, Rollins shares his home up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with two furry companions, Echo and Charlie. He also enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking. Of course, he loves to travel and experience new places around the world, which often inspire his next globe-trotting adventure.
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November 7, 2024
Arkangel is the latest book in the Sigma Force series written by James Rollins. Set in the Arctic Circle, a battle for what lies beneath the surface ensues between Russians and an elite group of American secret agents. Our faves, Seichan and Gray, lead the team to find out what caused a scientist to be kidnapped and a priest to be tortured, among several other wounded. Visits from Kowalski, Kat, Jason, and others, plus Kane and Marco, help push the action to a peak. All-in-all, I enjoyed the premise, tho it does make the villains super-villainy and over-the-top. Valya returns for revenge, and I kinda wonder where this leaves us as so many stories come together in this book. Painter was missing, so I don't think it's the last installment, but we must be getting closer. Good for fans of the series, but don't read it randomly. You'll miss too much history.
August 6, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for the pre-release copy of Arkangel by James Rollins. Below is my honest review.
First, if you're reading this review and you haven't read the rest of this series... what are you waiting for? Stop here and go on then! This is book 18, for goodness' sake!
18 books in and this is still one of my favorite series. I've followed it since the release of Map of Bones, and I'll continue to follow up until it ends (which hopefully is a LONG LONG time from now). (PS, in addition to these 18 books, some of the characters that join this series along the way are from his other works, like Subterranean and Deep Fathom, etc)
This one has some WILD stuff: lots of ice, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade style puzzle rooms, carnivorous plants (TERRIFYING), and lots of shootouts and chases and danger.
Highly recommend this series. It's so much fun. You can certainly jump in here if you want, but I'd definitely beseech you to start at the beginning. You'll miss so so so much if you don't.
First, if you're reading this review and you haven't read the rest of this series... what are you waiting for? Stop here and go on then! This is book 18, for goodness' sake!
18 books in and this is still one of my favorite series. I've followed it since the release of Map of Bones, and I'll continue to follow up until it ends (which hopefully is a LONG LONG time from now). (PS, in addition to these 18 books, some of the characters that join this series along the way are from his other works, like Subterranean and Deep Fathom, etc)
This one has some WILD stuff: lots of ice, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade style puzzle rooms, carnivorous plants (TERRIFYING), and lots of shootouts and chases and danger.
Highly recommend this series. It's so much fun. You can certainly jump in here if you want, but I'd definitely beseech you to start at the beginning. You'll miss so so so much if you don't.
January 21, 2025
One of Mr. Rollins better stories for me as I often have a hard time (bored) reaching the end.
August 13, 2024
Like a summer blockbuster movie, Sigma Force novels are reliably entertaining. The latest is no exception as we are treated to fantastic battles, lost lands and mysterious artifacts. James Rollins novels harken back to the era of pulp adventure novels featuring larger than life characters and suspension of disbelief situations. Hopefully we have many more coming from him.
August 29, 2024
Even for a Sigma book, this one's got everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, that makes me demand there be a film adaptation of this series immediately.
Yes, I know by now Amazon has a TV series adaptation planned, but call me cynical but I strongly suspect the streaming world isn't gonna be as kind to this series as it deserves, unless it's anywhere near as much of a hit as the books' bestseller status ought to afford it.
But that Amazon series better last long enough to adapt this book somewhere in its timeline, because it demands it greatly. It's one of Rollins's most classic books in years, building the great mystery of Hyperborea as our friends at Sigma (plus Tucker Wayne and his war dogs Kane and Marco) seek to find it before the Russians do (the book does make some vague references to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Rollins connecting Russia's attempt at colonization there to the old Hyperborea story as part of their grander ambitions now that church and state are a lot less separate than they ought to be.) No spoilers, but once we do get to Hyperborea, the book gets into some serious thriller territory, verging on horror as well.
Once again, Rollins reminds me of why he's one of my all-time favorite authors, and I'm dying to see what he's got in mind next, because he's promising ever more wild adventures in the next book, which will hopefully be ready to read by this time next year...
Yes, I know by now Amazon has a TV series adaptation planned, but call me cynical but I strongly suspect the streaming world isn't gonna be as kind to this series as it deserves, unless it's anywhere near as much of a hit as the books' bestseller status ought to afford it.
But that Amazon series better last long enough to adapt this book somewhere in its timeline, because it demands it greatly. It's one of Rollins's most classic books in years, building the great mystery of Hyperborea as our friends at Sigma (plus Tucker Wayne and his war dogs Kane and Marco) seek to find it before the Russians do (the book does make some vague references to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Rollins connecting Russia's attempt at colonization there to the old Hyperborea story as part of their grander ambitions now that church and state are a lot less separate than they ought to be.) No spoilers, but once we do get to Hyperborea, the book gets into some serious thriller territory, verging on horror as well.
Once again, Rollins reminds me of why he's one of my all-time favorite authors, and I'm dying to see what he's got in mind next, because he's promising ever more wild adventures in the next book, which will hopefully be ready to read by this time next year...
June 19, 2025
”Never go there, never trespass, never wake that which is sleeping.”
Even though I don’t normally read military thrillers, the Sigma Force novels have been a guilty pleasure for me over the years. They usually do a nice job of blending the action sequences with interesting history and science. Yes, they’re formulaic, and the bad guys are irredeemably eeeeeeevil while the good guys are effectively invincible. Usually one team is working on a problem in the present, often involving the kidnapping of a person uniquely important to this book’s plot. Meanwhile, often on a different continent, the other team is investigating a historical approach to solving the problem. And sooner or later there will be a traitor because ... there’s always at least one traitor.
And Arkangel stays pretty true to that formula. A Vatican researcher in Moscow finds a clue to the location of the Golden Library, hidden centuries ago by Catherine the Great, and hints of a lost continent in the Arctic Ocean that may hold both “wonders and horrors.” Soon, various groupings of new and old characters are racing against time (and Russians) to try to solve the mysteries before they lead to war….
Arkangel is a mid-tier Sigma Force novel. There are a lot of action sequences—at least a couple too many in my opinion. The history is solid, but it tends to come in periodic data dumps. The science is largely absent until the climax, when it dominates the story. It was all a bit out of balance. And it felt a bit out of date, as it’s hard to imagine the US government in 2025 trying to deny the Russians anything they wanted, even to our own detriment. Not bad, but not great either.
August 31, 2025
A top-notch suspenseful thriller. The author is very detailed. The action and characters are authentic. The story, although fiction, is compelling and leaves one to wonder if this sort of story has actually happened or will. This is my first Sigma Force novel, but if the others are anything like this one, they will all be worth my time.
September 13, 2024
Kindle sale $5.99
August 4, 2024
I received this book as an ARC from William Morrow in a drawing through Goodreads.
I have been a big fan of James Rollins’ fast-paced historical thriller adventures over the years and this Sigma Force novel is no exception. This is a story of a lost continent, international and religious politics, ancient texts, a Russian emperor, and an old enemy of Sigma. Rollins crafts a wonderful tale and brings all of these elements together for a fantastic conclusion!! This book is released on August 6 and I highly recommended that you pick up a copy!!
I have been a big fan of James Rollins’ fast-paced historical thriller adventures over the years and this Sigma Force novel is no exception. This is a story of a lost continent, international and religious politics, ancient texts, a Russian emperor, and an old enemy of Sigma. Rollins crafts a wonderful tale and brings all of these elements together for a fantastic conclusion!! This book is released on August 6 and I highly recommended that you pick up a copy!!
August 11, 2024
I wanted to love this, and I did really like it, obviously, but it didn’t have quite the historical, cool new tech, punch that I’ve come to expect. The historical was there of course, but it just didn’t feel like it hit as hard or exciting as usual. Also, I struggled with all the Russian names and trying to keep all the splintering and reforming groups straight. That’s mostly just a me thing, but it did knock down my enjoyment a bit so only 4 ⭐️ a low for a Rollins novel for me.
September 20, 2024
As always the core of this Sigma Force story is steeped in actual history. Hyperborea is said to be a near Eden, located in the vicinity of the North Pole. The people there are long lived and have incredible medical knowledge.
The chase takes Sigma to Russia after an old enemy. What follows is exploration of many actual historical places. All the action one would expect to find in an old style pulp and a great cast, plus a couple special guests making a reappearance in the series
The chase takes Sigma to Russia after an old enemy. What follows is exploration of many actual historical places. All the action one would expect to find in an old style pulp and a great cast, plus a couple special guests making a reappearance in the series
August 26, 2024
Although I am very much a girly girl, I do enjoy reading thrillers thanks to my brother's influence. This novel is quite interesting as it deals with a long lost archeological site in the Arctic. It was of special interest to me because it has a number of strong and resourceful female characters, all of which I so liked, even the ones on the enemy side! Since I am a submissive bi chick, wish that one or more of those characters were sapphic;) XOXOXOs to the author, James Rollins, for creating this highly detailed and fast paced story that is almost out of today's headlines.
September 28, 2024
The 2024 release of this long-running action series involved a fascinating concept about a secret continent and culture long buried in the Arctic Circle. Rollins is good at finding obscure secret histories and bringing them to life with an adventure based on known facts.
However, this entry into the Sigma Force series seemed long and drawn out, which is the main reason I can not give it five stars. It took me a week to plod through it. Some of the complex details ingrained into the plot took away from the action.
Quite frankly, the whole atmosphere did not feel cold enough to me, despite this being set in the Arctic. Granted, Rollins begins the book with a discussion about the polar ice caps melting due to warming temperatures. But it was still the Arctic Circle even though it was July.
The end had a kind of closure quality to the series. The main characters seem to be moving ahead with their lives and come across as less inclined to go out and save the world one more time. I expect that if push comes to shove, they will. There was no subtle cliffhanger at the end.
Positives include the return of Tucker Wayne and his two canine companions, Kane and Marco. Although he was unenthusiastic about being there. He does, however, find himself captivated by a lady botanist named Ella Stutt.
One aspect of the story that I wish was explored further was the hinted discovery of the Golden Library, the ancient Russian version of Alexandria. The historical figure of Catherine the Great has always appealed to me, and I was delighted to see her history touched on here.
There are nice illustrations within these pages, too.
I still always look forward to reading a new James Rollins book.
However, this entry into the Sigma Force series seemed long and drawn out, which is the main reason I can not give it five stars. It took me a week to plod through it. Some of the complex details ingrained into the plot took away from the action.
Quite frankly, the whole atmosphere did not feel cold enough to me, despite this being set in the Arctic. Granted, Rollins begins the book with a discussion about the polar ice caps melting due to warming temperatures. But it was still the Arctic Circle even though it was July.
The end had a kind of closure quality to the series. The main characters seem to be moving ahead with their lives and come across as less inclined to go out and save the world one more time. I expect that if push comes to shove, they will. There was no subtle cliffhanger at the end.
Positives include the return of Tucker Wayne and his two canine companions, Kane and Marco. Although he was unenthusiastic about being there. He does, however, find himself captivated by a lady botanist named Ella Stutt.
One aspect of the story that I wish was explored further was the hinted discovery of the Golden Library, the ancient Russian version of Alexandria. The historical figure of Catherine the Great has always appealed to me, and I was delighted to see her history touched on here.
There are nice illustrations within these pages, too.
I still always look forward to reading a new James Rollins book.
June 21, 2024
I was fortunate enough to win an advance copy from Goodreads and as always James Rollins did not disappoint. It was another great Sigma adventure intertwined with Russian history and Greek mythology. Grey, Seichan and other Sigma favorites trek to the Artic to save the world from another potential catastrophe.
October 1, 2024
eponymous sentence:
p16: Vasily had joined the Imperial Navy when he was sixteen, quickly gaining fame and rank, and now served as deputy commandant of Arkhangelsk Port on the coast of the White Sea.
le mot juste:
p40: But ahead, the street was shut down, cordoned off with cement barricades and patrolled by police on horseback and on foot.
p55: Unlike the base's utilitarian cement block and corrugated steel architecture, this structure was mortared stone, with leaded glass windows and sills of hewn pine.
p147: The echo of gunfire reached her, too, muffled by the cement-block walls of the building.
p199: Voices rose behind her, along with a pound of boots.
p260: Closer at hand, the base looked like the many others that Tucker had transited through as a Ranger: cement block buildings, yellow dock cranes, narrow brick stacks churning out smoke.
Q: What's better than one military working dog?
A: Two military working dogs. Plus a nuclear detonation. Oh, and carnivorous plants.
p16: Vasily had joined the Imperial Navy when he was sixteen, quickly gaining fame and rank, and now served as deputy commandant of Arkhangelsk Port on the coast of the White Sea.
le mot juste:
p40: But ahead, the street was shut down, cordoned off with cement barricades and patrolled by police on horseback and on foot.
p55: Unlike the base's utilitarian cement block and corrugated steel architecture, this structure was mortared stone, with leaded glass windows and sills of hewn pine.
p147: The echo of gunfire reached her, too, muffled by the cement-block walls of the building.
p199: Voices rose behind her, along with a pound of boots.
p260: Closer at hand, the base looked like the many others that Tucker had transited through as a Ranger: cement block buildings, yellow dock cranes, narrow brick stacks churning out smoke.
Q: What's better than one military working dog?
A: Two military working dogs. Plus a nuclear detonation. Oh, and carnivorous plants.
March 25, 2025
As a whole, the Sigma Force series brought me great entertainment. Yes, it’s quite nationalistic and DARPA terrifies me, but I also enjoyed the science behind the stories. It’s clear that Rollins put in the effort to learn the science and I especially loved how at the end of each book, there is a section re: what’s true vs fiction. That being said, the series was so long and the later books didn’t really advance the storylines and character development.
January 3, 2025
Another fast paced adventure from James Rollins and Sigma. Thoroughly recommended. I enjoy everything Rollins puts out.
February 17, 2025
James Rollins’ “Arkangel” is a continuation of the Sigma Force efforts to confront threats to the United States…The usual company is here, but also Tucker Wayne and his marvelously trained dogs, Marco and Kane from earlier novels…Our crew confronts Russian expansion into the Arctic and the legends of a magical wold at the top of the World…Like the Steve Berry, Cotton Malone we have pure, enjoyable escapism!!!
October 1, 2024
Solid installment from Rollins on the latest threat for Sigma. Good historical backstory. A common drawback from this author is that the main bad guy or the 2IC is a giant. Too much repetition of words e.g. scowled which sometimes appeared multiple times on a page and different characters. I rounded up to 4 stars from 3.8.
June 23, 2024
When the pace of Sigma Force books slowed a couple years ago, I somehow got out of the habit of keeping up with the series. Fortunately, Arkangel caught my attention, and I greatly enjoyed catching up with Gray, Seichan, Kowalski, Jason, Tucker and friends, and Monk (not much of Crow in this one). Sigma Force is still globe trotting in their quest to save the free world. This time they end up in the arctic circle which is interesting given the current geopolitical and environmental climates. This was yet another fun read in the Sigma Force series.
January 5, 2025
As someone who has been a devoted James Rollins fan for over 20 years, Arkangel feels like both a love letter to his readers and a culmination of the incredible storytelling journey he’s taken us on. From the breathtaking pace of his early adventures to the layered, intricate plots that define his Sigma Force series, this book brings together everything that makes Rollins a master of the action-thriller genre.
While Arkangel might not be the absolute strongest entry in the Sigma series, (I personally think Tides of Fire) takes that spot since it was a massive return to form after a few just-ok books) it’s an undeniably thrilling ride. The action is relentless, with every chapter pulling you deeper into a whirlwind of danger, discovery, and high-stakes drama. Rollins's ability to weave complex plot threads into a cohesive and satisfying conclusion is on full display here, leaving long-time fans deeply gratified by how it ties into the larger Sigma narrative.
As is pretty much the case for ALL Rollins’s books, what sets this one apart from a plethora of similar books in the genre was the pacing—Rollins has always had a knack for making his books impossible to put down, and Arkangel is no exception; It reads lightning-fast, keeping you hooked from the first page to the last. The way he juggles multiple perspectives and storylines is masterful, creating a sense of urgency that mirrors the chaos his characters face.
Furthermore, For fans of the series, there’s a deep sense of nostalgia and closure in this book as the various lose ends from previous entries are slowly tied up and characters from past adventures make appearances with satisfying ending (both good and bad). Rollins revisits key themes, characters, and themes from across the Sigma universe, making Arkangel feel like a cross over of sorts or a grand finale—or at least a celebration of everything that has come before. (And yes, there will be at least one more entry into this series if Rollins’s afterword is to be believed).
If you’ve been on this journey with Rollins for as long as I have, Arkangel is a must-read. It’s a testament to why I have followed him for two decades: relentless action, brilliant science-meets-history plots, and characters we can’t help but root for. Whether you’re a Sigma Force veteran or new to the series, this book is an exhilarating reminder of why James Rollins remains one of the best in the game.
While Arkangel might not be the absolute strongest entry in the Sigma series, (I personally think Tides of Fire) takes that spot since it was a massive return to form after a few just-ok books) it’s an undeniably thrilling ride. The action is relentless, with every chapter pulling you deeper into a whirlwind of danger, discovery, and high-stakes drama. Rollins's ability to weave complex plot threads into a cohesive and satisfying conclusion is on full display here, leaving long-time fans deeply gratified by how it ties into the larger Sigma narrative.
As is pretty much the case for ALL Rollins’s books, what sets this one apart from a plethora of similar books in the genre was the pacing—Rollins has always had a knack for making his books impossible to put down, and Arkangel is no exception; It reads lightning-fast, keeping you hooked from the first page to the last. The way he juggles multiple perspectives and storylines is masterful, creating a sense of urgency that mirrors the chaos his characters face.
Furthermore, For fans of the series, there’s a deep sense of nostalgia and closure in this book as the various lose ends from previous entries are slowly tied up and characters from past adventures make appearances with satisfying ending (both good and bad). Rollins revisits key themes, characters, and themes from across the Sigma universe, making Arkangel feel like a cross over of sorts or a grand finale—or at least a celebration of everything that has come before. (And yes, there will be at least one more entry into this series if Rollins’s afterword is to be believed).
If you’ve been on this journey with Rollins for as long as I have, Arkangel is a must-read. It’s a testament to why I have followed him for two decades: relentless action, brilliant science-meets-history plots, and characters we can’t help but root for. Whether you’re a Sigma Force veteran or new to the series, this book is an exhilarating reminder of why James Rollins remains one of the best in the game.
September 4, 2024
I loved James Rollins books they are so good but o started to notice a few books ago that they follow the same formula for. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.
Scene1: takes places in the past some famous person you may or may not have heard of is searching for some hidden treasure/island/scientific formula to make something turn into something. He will be with someone who is cautious of what is going on and they will mention (—insert well known historical figure here——) then they find whatever they are looking for after seeing previous people who tried to find this things bodies. They will find it. MY GOD ONE WILL GASP THIS CAN NEVER GET OUT OR IT MEANS THE END OF THE WORRRRLLLLLD.
Scene 2; some scientist/botanist/physicist will be working in a dreary place he/shewill have his/her own POV about how they got there digging up/looking for/inventing thing. Cannon fodder (CF) as I will know refer this person as will be somehow successful/find/realize something important. CF MUST tell someone! CF is on the move! Oh no CF runs into some sort of assassin person. This person will have some sort of facial deformity. Period. CF will question them. Mystery person who will know be known as Elephant man (EM) and will say something revealing as in they KNOW what CF was doing CF will be suprised but is in a hurry must go! EM will kill CF in seconds showing how day there. They will turn to sidekick and sidekick (SK) with have something wrong with one of their senses (hearing impaired/visually impaired/etc) they will say something cryptic. Games on.
Scene 3; will have Gray bantering with his gf/wife/partner Seichan about something not related to fighting/assassinating whatever to remind you the reader that they have other lives. Gray will take a phone call from Painter whose description will lead into a short scene featuring him as the point of view. Probably won’t happen again though. Painter will tell them about somebody from the Popes house is calling and emergency is happening somehow they know CF cause CF was doing something for them etc. story doesn’t matter we are just here. Painter will send them all to some country and they will all go for the mission of finding the something IMPORANT!! now vice president VP) as in how to get to president or the ulitimate thing.
Scene 4; will have the team Ianding on the way to find IMPORANT THING (VP). They are wandering in a group when they notice something off. Something so off. FIREFIGGGGGHHTTTT OH ITS ONNNNNNNN. everyone will have some sort of heavy artillery. Also everyone on each team (EM and for Sigma I’ll use @) is an amazing sharp shooter who can withstand all sorts of things thrown or shot at them. Firefight over it is local incompetent as to find them but must run from authorities. But it’s not over!!!!!
Scene 5: EM will be meeting with some of his henchmen. They are mad THEY DIDN’T GET RID OF THEM! They will talk about what they want to do with ultimate prize (UP) it will somehow be somewhat evil but not overly explained.
Will continue……………
Scene1: takes places in the past some famous person you may or may not have heard of is searching for some hidden treasure/island/scientific formula to make something turn into something. He will be with someone who is cautious of what is going on and they will mention (—insert well known historical figure here——) then they find whatever they are looking for after seeing previous people who tried to find this things bodies. They will find it. MY GOD ONE WILL GASP THIS CAN NEVER GET OUT OR IT MEANS THE END OF THE WORRRRLLLLLD.
Scene 2; some scientist/botanist/physicist will be working in a dreary place he/shewill have his/her own POV about how they got there digging up/looking for/inventing thing. Cannon fodder (CF) as I will know refer this person as will be somehow successful/find/realize something important. CF MUST tell someone! CF is on the move! Oh no CF runs into some sort of assassin person. This person will have some sort of facial deformity. Period. CF will question them. Mystery person who will know be known as Elephant man (EM) and will say something revealing as in they KNOW what CF was doing CF will be suprised but is in a hurry must go! EM will kill CF in seconds showing how day there. They will turn to sidekick and sidekick (SK) with have something wrong with one of their senses (hearing impaired/visually impaired/etc) they will say something cryptic. Games on.
Scene 3; will have Gray bantering with his gf/wife/partner Seichan about something not related to fighting/assassinating whatever to remind you the reader that they have other lives. Gray will take a phone call from Painter whose description will lead into a short scene featuring him as the point of view. Probably won’t happen again though. Painter will tell them about somebody from the Popes house is calling and emergency is happening somehow they know CF cause CF was doing something for them etc. story doesn’t matter we are just here. Painter will send them all to some country and they will all go for the mission of finding the something IMPORANT!! now vice president VP) as in how to get to president or the ulitimate thing.
Scene 4; will have the team Ianding on the way to find IMPORANT THING (VP). They are wandering in a group when they notice something off. Something so off. FIREFIGGGGGHHTTTT OH ITS ONNNNNNNN. everyone will have some sort of heavy artillery. Also everyone on each team (EM and for Sigma I’ll use @) is an amazing sharp shooter who can withstand all sorts of things thrown or shot at them. Firefight over it is local incompetent as to find them but must run from authorities. But it’s not over!!!!!
Scene 5: EM will be meeting with some of his henchmen. They are mad THEY DIDN’T GET RID OF THEM! They will talk about what they want to do with ultimate prize (UP) it will somehow be somewhat evil but not overly explained.
Will continue……………
February 6, 2025
Thank you, James! The ending to this book made my heart so happy, and oh my goodness, what an adventure it took to get there! Not just this book, but all the ones that have led us to this very moment.
My heart is so happy for Seichan and Pierce. Finally!!!! I hope it lasts a long time.
It was so good to see Tucker and Kane and their new pack member Marco. It was great to see Tucker get a love interest, too. I love getting the story from the dogs point of view. You always write it so uniquely.
My heart always feels for Kowalski. He seems to get the shit end of the deal every book, but then what do you get when you're comic relief?
Thank you for writing another great story! Anxiously awaiting the next. The latest Moonfall will have to tide me over 🥰
My heart is so happy for Seichan and Pierce. Finally!!!! I hope it lasts a long time.
It was so good to see Tucker and Kane and their new pack member Marco. It was great to see Tucker get a love interest, too. I love getting the story from the dogs point of view. You always write it so uniquely.
My heart always feels for Kowalski. He seems to get the shit end of the deal every book, but then what do you get when you're comic relief?
Thank you for writing another great story! Anxiously awaiting the next. The latest Moonfall will have to tide me over 🥰
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2024
Lots going on as Sigma Force is sent to Italy to investigate a murder and ends up searching for the missing Golden Library in Russia. From there, they head to the icy Arctic Ocean to find out if the rumor of a lost continent is true or not. Battling Russian forces to get to black cliffs of Hyperborea while on ice breaker ship. Hearing tales of carnivorous plants, they find carvings in ice cave as well as the plants. But Russian forces are close by and a nuclear device is set off. They only have a short time to back away. Can they make it?
October 11, 2024
Oddly disappointing, since the promised danger and discovery never really pays off.
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You follow the clues, you get to the mystery spot, and then you find...some murals and a garden. Nothing about that says 'world ending threat' like you spent 300 pages implying.
Also, the albino villain is played out at this point, and constantly squeezing in the crossover dog soldiers is getting old as well.
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You follow the clues, you get to the mystery spot, and then you find...some murals and a garden. Nothing about that says 'world ending threat' like you spent 300 pages implying.
Also, the albino villain is played out at this point, and constantly squeezing in the crossover dog soldiers is getting old as well.
November 15, 2024
This is my umpteenth Sigma book, and I'm thinking this might be my last. I really like the archeological aspects, including this one with Hyperborea (a mythical land in the Arctic that had long lived people) but I find myself racing/skimming through the loads of actions scenes to get to the reveals. I would have liked more time spent on Hyperborea! So many Sigma members + new folks in action scenes in one book is a little too much.
April 13, 2025
Well this was sooooo much better than the last book. Rollins should really stop doing the more science fictiony novels because when he doesn't, the books read way better. This time around, my only issue is the over description. I seriously do not need to know, nor do I care about the exact type of guns.
September 2, 2024
Fantastic! Always on the edge of my seat from the first page! James Rollins never disappoints, but often causes worry for the characters. Seriously though, he finds the most obscure facts and builds magnificent stories around them. I only know about so many places and events because he's written about them. I'll be excited (and nervous for the characters) in the next episode.
October 6, 2024
This wasn’t my favorite of the sigma force novels, I think just based on the topic. But as always it’s extremely well researched and has amazing action scenes. I love seeing Tucker, Cain, and Marco. James Rollins is still an auto buy author for me!
August 10, 2024
This was another fantastic read, so action packed and I had to keep reading! It was so entertaining as always!
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