Amazonia by James Rollins (Epub)

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The Rand scientific expedition entered the lush wilderness of the Amazon and never returned. Years later, one of its members has stumbled out of the world’s most inhospitable rainforest—a former Special Forces soldier, scarred, mutilated, terrified, and mere hours from death, who went in with one arm missing . . . and came out with both intact.

Unable to comprehend this inexplicable event, the government sends Nathan Rand into this impenetrable secret world of undreamed-of perils, to follow the trail of his vanished father . . . toward mysteries that must be solved at any cost. But the nightmare that is awaiting Nate and his team of scientists and seasoned U.S. Rangers dwarfs any danger they anticipated . . . an ancient, unspoken terror—a power beyond human imagining—that can forever alter the world beyond the dark, lethal confines of . . .

User’s Reviews

Review “An adventure tale in the grand manner. Rollins takes the reader through the horror and intrigue of the Amazon like no one else. The action never relents.” — Clive Cussler”Amazonia is a nonstop, thrill-a-minute ride. This is just the book for Indiana Jones fans!” — Tess Gerritsen”Amazonia grabs you by the throat from page one and refuses to let go until the very last page is turned. Rollins is one of the most inventive storytellers writing today…Don’t you dare miss this one!” — Lincoln child”Gripping…a first-rate nail biter.” –Tampa TribuneThis is old-fashioned, rugged adventure in the tradition of Haggard and Crichton, told with energy, excitement and a sense of fun. — Publishers Weekly From the Author About 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 Flap From James Rollins, nationally bestselling author of Subterranean, Excavation, and Deep Fathom, comes a masterwork of extraordinary adventure-a gripping journey into a wilderness of astonishing mysteries as deadly as they are unfathomable.AMAZONIAOut of the world’s most inhospitable rainforest, a man stumbles into a small missionary village, and within hours of the CIA operative and former special forces soldier-tongueless, scarred, his eyes wide with terror-is dead. But the most disturbing aspect of Agent Gerald Clark’s death has his superiors in Washington baffled. When Agent Clark first came to the Amazon, he had only one arm-the result of a well-paced sniper’s bullet. But the photograph of him submitted by a Brazilian morgue shows a corpse with two upper limbs fully intact.Nathan Rand has made the Amazon region his home since his father led a scientific mission into the lush green wilderness and never returned-the same doomed expedition that took Gerald Clark into the jungle. Now the government wants Nate to follow the elder Rand’s trail, accompanied by a team of scientists and a phalanx of experienced U.S. Rangers. For somewhere in the dark, impenetrable depths of the most dangerous region on Earth there are mysteries that must be solved, no matter what the cost in money, materials…or lives.There are undreamed-of perils here in this breathtaking world where devouring insects rule, diseases unknown to modern science flourish, and rivers teem with hungry, flesh-eating predators. As Nate Rand and his party push deeper into the jungle, they are haunted by an ugly truth that cannot be dismissed and, perhaps, will not be survived: They are not alone…and they are bing stalked.But the threat of mortal hungers poles before the nightmare that awaits fourteen unsuspecting men and women, as each step brings them closer to an ancient, unspoken terror that even the native people dread. And as madness, fear, and horrific, death descend upon the second cursed Rand expedition , those still living are imagining-one that can forever alter the world beyond the dark, lethal confines of the Amazon rainforest for betters…and for worse. From the Back Cover ADVANCE PRAISE FOR AMAZONIA”An adventure tale in the grand manner. Rollins takes the reader through the horror and intrigue of the Amazon like no one else. The action never relents.” — Clive Cussler”Amazonia is a nonstop, thrill-a-minute ride. This is just the book for Indiana Jones fans!” — Tess Gerritsen”Amazonia grabs you by the throat from page one and refuses to let go until the very last page is turned. Rollins is one of the most inventive storytellers writing today…Don’t you dare miss this one!” — Lincoln child

Reviews from Amazon users, collected at the time the book is getting published on UniedVRG. It can be related to shiping or paper quality instead of the book content:

⭐ A great novel, full of action, intrigue, mysterious creatures and myths. Also interesting facts of medicinal plants, roots, flowers which can be used for both good and evil, as in poisoning people and animals. The indigenous people groups are also fascinating. I’m sure that there is still much to learn in the Amazon jungle. The one HUGE disappointment for me, which is why I give this novel 4 stars, is the language. I absolutely HATE the use of the F-word, as well as other bad language, I find that it gives NO benefit to the novel it does not enhance the reading at all!! I really wish authors would look for other words to use!

⭐ This was my first James Rollins book and it was a page turning thriller. The conceptual framework that kept the action moving was most creative. On the negative side readers have to suspend reality with regard to much of the story line. However as a positive, the action is almost continuous so one doesn’t really have the time – or the inclination – to reflect on the absurdities.The author spent a lot of time developing a few subplots. Following the exciting climatic scene these subplots were brought to a perfunctory close in the book’s final pages. This was somewhat of a negative although I see the author’s need.There was quite a bit of science and scientific explanations enmeshed in the story. How much of it was real science, projected science, or pretend science I don’t know – nor was a interested enough to find out. In conclusion I suggest – let loose – go with the flow – and enjoy the read!

⭐ This is one of my all time favorite James Rollins books! I’ve read it several times over the years and decided to pick it back up again this past weekend. I stayed up half the night reading it from start to finish. The setting in the Amazon is amazing with fast paced action throughout the book. The descriptions of what they encounter in the jungle are so real you feel as if you are trekking along with them. I loved all the information on the medicinal properties of jungle plants and the unique tribes that live deep in the Amazon. After finishing the book, I did some research on the tribes and medicinal plants in the book. To my surprise, much of what Rollins wrote about is actually factual information. The Yamomama and Shuar headhunter tribe are actual indigenous people groups living in Ecuador and Peru. I found three true stories which relate and have now purchased these books as well. Check out: The Way Around by David Good, Through the Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot, and End of the Spear by Steve Saint.

⭐ Nate Rand, Kelly O’Brien, along with the Ban-Ali Tribesmen, US Rangers, and Carl Rand ploughed through the Amazonian pitfalls, and Loius Fauvre to survive the mystery of the Yagga Tree. The Tree of Life analogies flowed through this novel, along with genetic codes, and prions, but in the end man’s avarice and fear of the unknown future led to the Ban-Ali’s village destruction. This ignorance and arrogance towards the Yagga Tree was the near cause of letting the doomsday virus loose on the global stage.Great characters and plot, with the prion’ s regenerative ability to fix Kelly’s reproductive woes, and save her brother’s Frank’s life, a fitting conclusion. Every paged turned is a cautionary tale of what we are losing daily in the Amazon Forest due to deforestation. A Must Read!!06/01/19.

⭐ Although this is not the worst book that I have ever read,It is going to be torn up and thrown in the fire. What a total waste of time reading this juvenile piece of trash. The author should be ashamed of himself.Please,if you want to read a book that has anything to do with the Amazon,don’t buy this book. It is a worthless piece of trash and has no literary merit whatsoever .

⭐ Whew! What an incredible adventure! And, as with all james Rollins books, it becomes hard to believe that what you’re reading isn’t true. It’s a roller coaster ride of a twisting and snarling plot which has every single character in horrendous danger, mixed in with a continual fow of facts about the flora andfauna of the Amazon. These details help bring another level of realism and interest to the story adding to the realism. The characters are wonderfully drawn, even the evil ones! All I can say is if you crave an adventure that will have you up reading all night – this is it!

⭐ After reading Subterranean, Excavation and Deep Fathom, I was really looking forward to Amazonia. I really enjoyed the book over all. The plot is continually moving forward and full of surprises. Just when you think that here is a situation with no way out, the protagonists come up with a plan, solution or scheme that works and is actually plausible. Although sometimes it seems that the science borders on science fiction, there is enough science fact to make the explanations believable. Great effort is made to validate the story line. My only problem with the book is that, in my opinion, there is too much environmental preaching. Especially in the beginning. Otherwise, I probably would have given it 5 stars.

⭐ The preview of the book caught my eye and I admit, it hooked me. I really wanted to know what happened to Gerald Clark, the soldier who wandered out of the Amazon after being missing for four years. Not only did he emerge with a strange tattoo, which the natives feared but he also came out with two arms after having gone into the jungle with just one (War injury). Gerald dies the same night he emerged from the jungle and missionary who found him did not heed the warning of the natives to the burn the body. When the missionary discovered that Gerald was American ex special forces, the body is claimed by the US. The problems start when every area that the body is transported through, sickness follows. It’s up to Nathan Rand and his colleagues to find out what happened to the other scientists that were on the scientific expedition four years before and find the miraculous cure that caused Gerald’s arm to grow back. They are also racing to find a cure for the disease that was quickly spreading.The book was of course, unbelievable but then again, it’s fiction. It was enjoyable to read but I guess I was expecting a more practical explanation. The book was captivating and hard to put down. I just kept wondering what to expect next.

⭐ This book is positively a page turner if ever there was one. For such a long book, the author keeps the up the tension consistently. The story is definitely a nerve snapper. It’s also very informative as well. I learned many things about the Amazon and its flora and fauna, but principally that I wouldn’t want to go there much less live there. I’d much rather sit in front of my TV and watch a documentary about it.

⭐ To paraphrase the blurb from this book (that got me to originally read it): a soldier emerges from the Amazon forest, weak but with both arms. Yet four years earlier he had been lost in the Amazon and was missing an arm.By the end of the book, you know HOW he grew back the missing arm and are treated to several thrilling action sequences between not just humans, but humans versus nature. Not just that, but in the final pages an interesting parallel to human evolution and nature’s attempt to be the dominant species.AND all told in a very compelling way that makes it readable and even ‘re-readable multiple times!

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