Black Order: A Sigma Force Novel (Sigma Force Series Book 3) by James Rollins (Epub)

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A sinister fire in a Copenhagen bookstore ignites a relentless hunt across four continents. Arson and murder reveal an insidious plot to steal a Bible that once belonged to Charles Darwin. And Commander Gray Pierce dives headlong into a mystery that dates back to Nazi Germany…and to horrific experiments performed in a now-abandoned laboratory in Poland.

A continent away, madness ravages a remote monastery in Nepal, as Buddhist monks turn to cannibalism and torture. Lisa Cummings, an American doctor investigating the atrocity, is suddenly a target of a brutal assassin. And Lisa’s only ally is Painter Crowe, director of SIGMA Force, who already shows signs of the baffling malady.

Now it is up to Gray Pierce to save them both as SIGMA Force races to expose a century-old plot that threatens to destroy the current world order . . . and alter the destiny of humankind forever.

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Review Rollins keeps getting better with every novel, and his fast-paced thrillers are feasts for the imagination…If you like all-stops-out, high-concept adventure, this one’s for you. — Booklist (David Pitt) 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 the bestselling master of heart-stopping adventure, and historic intrigue comes his most exhilarating and controversial novel to date-a riveting story of an enigmatic riddle locked in cryptic runes that, if solved, will answer the questions that have baffled humankind since the beginning of time…questions as current as today’s headlines and as old as biblical writings…questions about the origines of life.Black OrderA sinister fire in Copenhagen bookstore ignites a relentless hunt across four continents. Arson and murder reveal an insidious plot to steal a Bible that once belonged to Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory. And Commander Gray Pierce dives headlong into a mystery that dates back to Nazi Germany…and to horrific experiments performed in a now-abandoned laboratory buried in a hollowed-out mountain in Poland.A continent away, madness ravages a remote monastery high in Nepal, as Buddhist monks turn to cannibalism and torture. Lisa Cummings, a young American doctor investigating the atrocity, is suddenly a target of a brutal assassin working for clandestine forces that want the affair buried at any cost. Lisa’s only ally is a hidden pilgrim, Painter Crowe-director of SIGMA Force, an elite command of American scientists and Special Forces operatives-who is already showing signs of the baffling malady that destroyed the minds of the monks.Now it is up to Gray Pierce to save both Painter and Lisa-and a world in jeopardy-as SIGMA Force races to expose a century-old plot that threatens to destroy the current world order…and alter the destiny of humankind forever.Combining the historic scope of The Da Vinci Code with the relentless thrills of today’s best action novels, James Rollins’s Black Order is a classic adventure-an ingenious and breathtaking tour de force that explodes with revelation…while offering a startling new view of our place in the grand scheme of existence. From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR JAMES ROLLINS AND THE SIGMA FORCE NOVELSRollins is one of the most inventive storytellers writing today.” — Lincoln Child, coauthor of Brimstone”While Clive Cussler maintains the gold standard in action lit, Rollins has a firm grasp on the silver.” — Publishers Weekly”Rollins writes with intelligence, clarity, and a refreshing sense of humor.” — Kirkus Reviews”[His] fans have come to expect a fun and fast-paced story that is full of suspense…Rollins delivers fantastic tales of action and adventure.” — Booklist

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⭐ I’m not entirely sure why, but I really struggled with this novel. The first two books seemed to fly by, but this one felt like the pace was off. There’s action and suspense, to be sure, but we often get to a cliffhanger only to switch over to a less interesting scene that drags a bit too much. I often found myself only reading a few pages at a time, then moving on to something else.Admittedly, I don’t find Nazis particularly interesting, so that may be part of it. And with modern-historic that element this book felt more like a Clive Cussler novel (if Cussler were capable of writing readable dialogue). That is to say, it’s superficially exciting, but it ultimately feels a bit shallow. There’s suspense, and there’s action, and there’s (eventually) a villain, and some bad guys who aren’t so bad, and some bad guys who definitely are so bad, and there’s some technology that shouldn’t be allowed into the wrong hands. The ingredients are all there, but once we find out what’s going on, it just doesn’t feel like there’s much to really care about. And along the way, there’s other stuff to not really care about.But again, that may just be me. This isn’t a bad book — just not a particularly exciting one — and I eagerly await the next book in the series.

⭐ James Rollins once again outdoes himself in Black Order.”Lisa knew what she had to do. She let go of the scientist inside, let go of her own self. Her goal was beyond consciousness, beyond prayer. It was simply belief. In the purity of that moment, the Bell burst with a blinding light, joining them together, turning reality into pure potential.”This quote comes at the end of a long, harrowing and heartbreaking journey from WWII and the mad scrabble of the Superpower Allies to scoop up the best/worst of Nazi Germany’s scientists and their work.Ranging from the Himalayas to the Veldt of South Africa and through Europe; Stigma Force chases the mystery of, well, I can’t tell you. This is an outstanding philosophical and scientific thriller. Well read!

⭐ Starting with mysterious purchases of old manuscripts, seemingly random and senseless murders in a Nepal monastery, the Sigma Force quickly finds that the two random events are linked. Not only are they linked together but they are also tied to a mysterious compound in South Africa. Rollins takes those events and overlays the Nazi development of the Aryan race to develop a story that is fun and interesting to read. At times, Rollins resorts to pseudo science when discussing cloning but it doesn’t detract from the storyline. As with most of the Sigma stories, there is a great deal of action, in fact, at times there might be too much action for a lot of readers but, nevertheless, it does provide for an entertaining story. I found the character of Fiona to be one of the more interesting in this edition of the Sigma stories. Rollins also provides the needed back stories for some of the other major characters. Overall, a quick but enjoyable read.Starting with mysterious purchases of old manuscripts, seemingly random and senseless murders in a Nepal monastery, the Sigma Force quickly finds that the two random events are linked. Not only are they linked together but they are also tied to a mysterious compound in South Africa. Rollins takes those events and overlays the Nazi development of the Aryan race to develop a story that is fun and interesting to read. At times, Rollins resorts to pseudo science when discussing cloning but it doesn’t detract from the storyline. As with most of the Sigma stories, there is a great deal of action, in fact, at times there might be too much action for a lot of readers but, nevertheless, it does provide for an entertaining story. I found the character of Fiona to be one of the more interesting in this edition of the Sigma stories. Rollins also provides the needed back stories for some of the other major characters. Overall, a quick but enjoyable read.

⭐ I’ve been reading James Rollins since I picked up The Devil Colony at Target. I have been looking forward to reading each of his Sigma novels with anticipation before buying it. I have been reading each in the order they were written after reading The doomsday Key, The Devil Colony and Bloodline last summer This latest, Black Order, is a slam dunk. I loved everything about it from start to finish.Im happy that Rollins has brought back Painter Crowe in a more significant roll. I’ve been fond of him since Sandstorm. And in his second outing, I feel that I know Gray Pierce better than I did. How wonderful that these individuals have become like friends and I see their characters deepen and grow from book to book. He introduces a new character in this book that has become a favorite. I really hope we get to see her again! While SIGMA Force stories have appeared before, Rollins has greatly developed the basis of this series, and the result is characters that have some claim for personality and glimmers of original plotting. In a genre that isn’t particularly noted for novelty and depth of plot, this is a welcome change. If you have enjoyed Rollin’s stories before you will like this new work even better.Several related subplots make up the story. Commander Gray Pierce is in Copenhagen following an auction of rare books that involves some surprise bidders. Attempted murder and arson make what he thought was an easy assignment that he could use as an excuse to have a lover’s tryst into a frantic chase that comes very close to nipping him in the bud. Meanwhile, a continent or so away, an isolated Tibetan monastery goes insane, trapping Lisa Cummings, a young doctor studying survival in the severe heights of Mt. Everest. Also hidden in the monastery is Painter Crowe, Director of SIGMA Force. The two join in their own flight from merciless hunters.Deep in the mountains is hidden the castle Granitschloss, the ultimate retreat of Heinrich Himmler. Nazi experiments interrupted by the end of the war are still carried on there. An arcane technology is being used to create the super race of which Hitler dreamed. But the current residents may be heirs of the Nazi’s but they are no longer the monsters of the Third Reich. Gray Pierce and Painter Crowe piece together the truth, that there is an even more secret organization that intends to use the deadly technology hidden at the castle to forward their own goals of world conquest.Rollins keeps up a good pace, and the suspense builds as Crowe struggles against a deadly condition that is dissolving his body from within even as he tried to put an end to the threats. The story mixes neo-Nazis with not quite Nazi’s, secret rays and genetic manipulation, and occult runes with Darwin’s bible. Some of the plot is standard thriller fare, but there are just the right number of twists to keep the story fresh. I hope Rollins can keep this up in future volumes, because I’ll be buying them.

⭐ Loved it! His books are great non stop action. I am surprised this series has not yet been taken to Hollywood. They are great reads..I have read 5 so far. ..and would make great action movies. I am going to start another of the series right now.

⭐ James Rollins is not a bad writer. By now I must have given a try to most of his books – and discovered the same weaknesses to almost all of them: he aims too high for his writing wingspan; his suspense is constantly peaking so that, when the big moments do come, they fail to convey the climaxing feeling; and his science gets weaker and weaker.MICHAEL CRICHTON used to be able to both educate on cutting-edge scientific theories and yarn a good story at the same time (not with his latest couple of novels I am afraid though). James Rollins probably gets impressed by new concepts, feels they could help the credibility of his fiction – and then does not know how to use them properly.I remember in SANDSTORM, he used buckyballs (60-carbon atoms spherical crystals) to enclose ancient…anti-matter – and then used it, all in all, to..propel a boat across a subterranean lake and cause a couple of minor explosions.BLACK ORDER suffers from similar shortcomings: there is one narrative peak after the other and this never lets the story unfold; and he scrapes up quantum effects on evolution only to create a bunch of superhumans and enlarged animals.By the way, to anyone who has studied even one semester of Evolutionary Biology, the concept of…de-evolution is a B-Movie gimmick: evolution can only move forward (yes, even if the resulting organism seems more “primitive”). Even if it were a possibility, it would probably need more than a few days – say, a few million years.I am willing to suspend my disbelief when reading a work of fiction: after all, good fiction does not have to be real. This, however, sticks out too much to ignore.Give one of his other books a try instead. AMAZONIA was good and ICEHUNT even better.

⭐ I am really enjoying the characters, the action, the romance, the humanity of the whole series! Some of the tech details, I’m sure are accurate but are way over my head, but that does not spoil the stories for me, what does an old lady know about some of that tech stuff?! I just love getting to know the people and their adventures!! Great stuff! Thank you for the time it took to write!

⭐ This is the second Sigma Force novel I’ve read. I really enjoyed the first one (Blood Line) even though I felt some of the plot elements were made it difficult not to roll one’s eyes. Here that problem was much worse. The ability of these men and women to always get out of impossible situations gets annoying after a while. The plot basically involves some extremely crazy Nazis trying to take over the world and the Sigma Force must stop them. The other thing that bothered me was there were too many scenes from too many locations. While they all came together in the end it led to an often disjointed read. I will certainly try another of these but I will hope that it is more like Blood Line and less like this one.

⭐ But what would you expect from James Rollins? Was exciting to revisit Painter Crowe, Gray Pierce, Monk and Kat – and none of these characters disappointed. As usual, there was nonstop adventure all over the world, as well as a few surprises toward the end. My only complaint is that it’s quite a feat juggling all the scenarios and the ample major/minor characters. A little harder than usual this time (hence the four stars) but I managed, and by the book’s end, was rooting for them. I hope author Rollins allows readers a further glimpse into the life of new character, Fiona. She was a delight, and I often found myself chuckling at her antics. I’m always in awe of Rollins writing and creativity, unique storylines, and remain a HUGE fan! Now I’m off to find another one of his thrilling novels . . .

⭐ This is really one of the best if not the best CIGNA force novel. The storyline and the characters are magnificent. The only problem I have with the writing is that at critical point in a segment of the story, the story shifts to another segment. I get why the author does this, but too abrupt. Just my humble opinion, but it does not take away from a great novelist of this genre. It is too bad that this story could not be turned into a movie-way too expensive. Then again, perhaps a smart producer will figure this out.

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