The Bone Labyrinth: A Sigma Force Novel (Sigma Force Series Book 11) by James Rollins (Epub)

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A war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forests of the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today, all to reveal a true mystery buried deep within our DNA, a mystery that will leave readers changed forever . . .

In this groundbreaking masterpiece of ingenuity and intrigue that spans 50,000 years in human history, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes us to mankind’s next great leap.

But will it mark a new chapter in our development . . . or our extinction?

In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings and what do the paintings mean?

Before any answers could be made, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected? Who is behind these attacks? The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond.

With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever—a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind’s first steps on the moon. In the end, Gray Pierce and his team will face to their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man’s dominance on this planet.

Only this time, Sigma will falter—and the world we know will change forever.

User’s Reviews

Review “[Rollins is] what you might end up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together.” (New York Times Book Review on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”James Rollins’s best thriller ever! …Packed with action, intrigue, and spine-chilling suspense. The Bone Labyrinth will remind you why you fell in love with reading. This book is that good!” (Brad Thor on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”…an altogether satisfying techno-thriller.” (Kirkus Reviews on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”Rollins’s thrilling 11th Sigma Force novel [Bone Labyrinth]…knows just how to balance the science and history with the ongoing action.” (Publishers Weekly on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”By the end of the novel, readers will be too busy buzzing with excitement about all they have digested to realize what a literary feat Rollins has accomplished by keeping all these balls in the air without dropping a single one.” (Bookreporter.com on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”Rollins’ latest Sigma Force novel once again combines science straight from a Michael Crichton novel and action-adventure out of the works of Clive Cussler…. Rollins continues to write intense thrillers that also give readers a better understanding of current scientific theories and principles. Rollins has constructed one labyrinth that readers will not want to escape.” (Booklist, *starred review* on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”A rollicking good time.” (RT Book Reviews (top pick) on THE BONE LABYRINTH”Truly a Gordian knot of amazing proportions…[The Bone Labyrinth] is breathtakingly laid out, with Rollins combining true historical figures with mythological events, and an exciting fictional account of a battle for mankind.” (Judith Reveal, New York Journal of Books ON The Bone Labyrinth”Infused with Rollins’s trademark blend of cutting-edge science and hidden history, THE BONE LABYRINTH weaves together a bevy of seemingly disparate elements into a thrilling and cohesive tapestry like few others can…” (Jeremy Burns, The Strand Magazine on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”The Bone Labyrinth blends intense action with thrilling plots that are sprinkled with interesting historical and/or scientific facts. A fabulous adventure that is heart wrenching and action packed.” (blackfive.net on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”Infused with Rollins’s trademark blend of cutting-edge science and hidden history, THE BONE LABYRINTH weaves together a bevy of seemingly disparate elements into a thrilling and cohesive tapestry like few others can.” (The Strand Magazine on THE BONE LABYRINTH)”The only guarantee you get when you pick up a James Rollins novel is that almost any crazy thing can happen inside.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram on THE BONE LABYRINTH) 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 In this groundbreaking masterpiece of ingenuity and intrigue that spans 50,000 years of human history, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes us to mankind’s next great leap. But will it mark a new chapter in our development . . .or our extinction? A war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forests of the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today . . .In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings, and what do the paintings mean?Before any answers can be made, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected? Who is behind these attacks? The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond. With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever–a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind’s first steps on the moon. Gray Pierce and his team will face their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man’s dominance on this planet. Only this time, Sigma will falter–and the world we know will change forever. One of James Rollins’s most ambitious stories to date, The Bone Labyrinth combines science, adventure, historical mystery, archaeology, technology, and legend in a brilliantly inventive tale that connects early man and the fate of the Neanderthals, while exploring the evolution of human intelligence from its wellspring to where we, as a species, may be headed next. Full of ingenious twists, it is a rip-roaring epic from a master storyteller at the pinnacle of his creative powers.

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⭐ If you have read any Sigma Force novels before and liked them, then you will likely be ok with this one. If you are new to the series, I would read some other reviews to see if there is any real value to reading them in order. I can not respond to that, as I have only read a few and all out of order regarding date of release.OK, I love the idea here. A group of people who are soldiers/adventurers and also well-educated get involved in political action dramas which then also involve some esoteric or supernatural or conspiracy situations. I love it. There are television shows and movies that all come to mind regarding this formula. Reading this gets you a little Davinci Code (sp?), a little Raiders of the Lost Ark, a hair of Tom Clancey etc…..The one thing I like about this series in that the writing is mature. No clunky or repetitive or excessively short sentences. No lame or repeated word choice at a high school level of diction. The book is more than competently written.Some cool science and some cool conspiracy theory in here with a nice little note at the end where the author somewhat clarifies the scientific ideas he covers and notes what is reasonable and what is not, though he is perhaps a little too generous toward the possible validity of the moon book. Lots of odd coincidences with the moon and its size and operations in the universe, but answers may be less conspiratorial than the moon conspiracy books suggest.The book is an action adventure fantasy with some hard science in it. In other words, it is sort of a comic book with better developed characters and plots and details than your average comic. I do not mean this as necessarily a negative. I am just saying that this is not a classic, realistic novel with sensitive psychological development of character. So it may be unfair to judge it by those standards or get too wrapped up in whether the details are totally realistic. OK having said that, here is what I found reduced the pleasure of the read:1. Characters are one-dimensional and don’t really grow in any way. For instance, the one guy does nothing but look at his girlfriend, who when she is not killing someone is looking at him with smokey or lusty eyes or handing her leg out of the tub. It gets old. Literally, the repetition of their sexy looks and references to how they can “entertain” themselves without going out is a bit repetitive and too much.2. SPOILER ALERT The one character who does change a bit is the gorilla, who goes from signing and being very shy to actually speaking a little in a very sappy scene and also becoming king of the jungle. Early on he is described as a mama’s boy, a youthful and shy three year old who is sexually immature, and then rather suddenly he matures, physically and linguistically.3. The chapters jump back and forth from story to story. Early on, as in normal in these books, there is historical background and supposed writings from historical figures. Then, mainly we get the modern action. So in most of the novel there are at least two distinct narratives. In some ways this creates tension, as the author leads the characters to a crisis and then stops and returns to the other narrative, leaving you thinking “Dang, did they make it!!” After half the novel, I started thumbing through the one narrative and only reading the gorilla related narrative. There was not enough real character development to keep me interested in the less action-oriented parts.4. The action is unreasonable at the end. SPOILER ALERT. I am supposed to believe a small team of Americans flies into and operates in China and breaks into a research facility etc…. AND THEN MAKES IT OUT IN THE END!! No way. If this took place in an unpopulated region near the border with another country and a helicopter flew in low and scooped them up, maybe I could go for it. But the American presence in China at the end is ridiculous. I think this kind of novel is best when the action could possibly have happened or at least the author makes you think it is possible it might just have happened. The people can be super warriors or mega-seals or whatever, but if I can’t believe the team can fly into and operate in a large city in China on a moment’s notice then the whole thing pales for me. Parts of the book are very realistic and seem to focus on that realism, but other parts wildly abandon any sense of realism. I am ok if a guy is a great shot or can take-out three opponents, but magically having a gun toting team touch down in China and walk around and kidnap a guy and operate that way is just too much and reminds me how overly dramatic and comic-bookish the book is. I want to be able to sort of suspend my disbelief and go for the ride. The china thing really bogged me down at the end. And then they sort of drive off away from major mayhem in a major foreign communist city and just reappear back home??

⭐ he Bone Labyrinth by James Rollins is a very highly recommended action/adventure thriller. This latest novel represents Rollins at his best; the plot is complex and the action non-stop, but I flew through the almost 500 pages at a breakneck pace trying to find out what happened next in all the various plot threads. In some ways I don’t want to give away too much of the story, except to encourage fans and anyone who enjoys a great techno-thriller to pick this novel up for a great holiday novel.DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and the Sigma force is back on the trail of a historical mystery that could give us answers to several questions about the evolution of human intelligence which geneticists and other scientists are seeking the answers to today. An archaeologist discovers in Croatia a subterranean cave that contains amazing paintings and treasures, but it also contains a Catholic chapel that holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. Sigma members assist scientists as they try to uncover the mystery. Who were the people who created these works of art and why did a Catholic priest hide his discovery?The problem is that the Chinese military wants the discoveries/treasures for an entirely different reason: to continue with a series of unethical experiments they are conducting in genetic engineering. They also want a few scientists taken as hostages, but the Sigma force dead. Additionally they want a young gorilla, which is being raised and studied in the USA for the rate of growth of his of intelligence, captured and brought in for their cruel experiments. And that is just a small part of this globe-trotting thriller.The writing is impressive. Rollins keeps the various plots moving along quickly while proving information-packed storylines that are ripped-from-the-headlines fresh and topical. The key is the great job he does researching the ideas behind his plot. It all results in a great balance of action, science, and history. Rollins always includes a list of other books you can read if you want more information. He also makes it clear what is fact and fiction in his stories.I think The Bone Labyrinth could be enjoyed by anyone who likes a good thriller. Now I’m pretty sure I have read all the Sigma Force novels so I know the characters, but I don’t think that any exhaustive background knowledge matters that much in this outing. Rollins gives you enough information on the characters for you to enjoy the novel. The real treat is the science/history/non-stop action he presents with his complex plots. I’ve said it before, and I’m going to repeat myself here, but I appreciate the fact that Rollins treats his readers with respect and a nod to their intelligence and ability to comprehend a complex plot.This is a stuck-over-night-at-the-airport book. Really. Get it if you are planning to fly anywhere for the holidays. It will keep you awake and entertained. Time will fly by even if you are delayed somewhere. Cant wait for the next book.

⭐ I loved this novel! I have read several Sigma series novels through the years, though not all of them. The several – the most recent in the series – I think are the most engaging. I think this is my favorite.The characters are well developed, and even the regular series characters move forward. The plot is interesting. Rollins sprinkled the perfect amount of predictability into the story; we readers like to know we are reading a James Rollins/Sigma Force story. My background is archaeology and anthropology, and so everything about Bone Labyrinth worked for me.I am less a fan of action, and so I found myself skipping over parts of the chase and fight scenes.I appreciated that Rollins wrapped up a certain subplot, in a sort of epilogue. He left us hanging as to the whereabouts of a certain Sigma Force regular, which was a little irritating. But the main thrust of the wrap-up was poignantly agonizing for me. I wish that it could have been less so, or perhaps much more reassuring. It didn’t have anything to do with the series main characters, but with what I think was the best subplot in this story.One thing I wish Rollins’s Sigma series included is at least one regular lead female character. Seichan is interesting, but she is a background character who serves mainly to support Gray’s tough hero character. As a female fan of the genre, it is just never completely satisfying when a series doesn’t have a woman as a regular lead character. No pun intended.The Sigma Series novels seem to be published about once every 18 months, which is an agonizingly long wait.

⭐ This book is one for the must read .Delving into the mystery of life and history of man it takes you from inventive imagination to the the very depth of a time and place that may have never existed . Or is so far from our belief of life we will chalk it up to some crazy authors imagination. But even with the surreal locations and cities that can only exist in ones imagination you will wonder IF?My love of animals made Bakko the young gorilla my very favourite character of the whole book, but there are so many well defined and personable others you surely will not easily forget their contribution to this all consuming book,I would have given it six stars’ if possible!

⭐ Mind-blowing…mind-altering!The genius of a James Rollins novel is a forever outing into the world of high-powered thrills, suspense and surprise…not to mention the eye-opener realizations of possible global covert undertakings to benefit a few distorted minds.When researchers attempt to unravel the origins of human intelligence, a sinister plot to take advantage of this study unfolds and puts the reader on a super highway of page turning.Manipulating the human embryo and genome could eventually lead to controlling human evolution…an unsettling thought…What to do? Send in the Sigma Force team to nullify this threat…then it’s down the boulevard of non-stop adventure and buzz…to Croatia, Italy, China, Ecuador…Rollins’ method of blending science and history to give the reader a taste for the unimaginable is incredible…his end notes are always a fascinating read.

⭐ I have aways praised James Rollins for his ability to walk the thin line of truth and fiction. I admire his ability to gather a vast amount of scientific discoveries from various disciplines and add to them just the right amount of speculation and fiction to create a fascinating story.Unfortunately, this last novel overstepped this line. The theories and science presented in this book are based on discoveries/research that is very poorly defended. I was very confused throughout the story and even at the end was not exactly true what the revelations were. Also, the explanations for most discoveries were too far fetched and even boarded on silly.Still, the novel has a nice fast pace and makes for a quick and entertaining read thus earning three stars.

⭐ I love James Rollins. I’ve read all of his Sigma novels, but this one seems more like a lecture vs. a thriller. I’ll still read the next, though. I loved the Kill Switch. Maybe the Sigma characters need a solid exit strategy—getting lost at sea without having a crackpot seaman on board, flying into outer space without a world renown astrophysicist astronaut, or what about being buried beneath a hundred foot avalanche without a shovel, hope or a prayer :-(Now, let me be serious.In fairness, the second half of the book picked up, so hang on if you’re thinking about not finishing. The animal testing was disturbing for me. I know that James Rollins is a veterinarian, so I had a hunch he was allowing the story to reveal a deeper problem– the Bejing Zoo is unkept and the US has no restrictions on the use of gorillas and chimpanzees for research. After reading Dr. Rollin’s thriller I will definitely take some sort of action on both topics.Also, as a person who pays quite a bit to Uncle Sam, I am appalled to learn that millions of tax dollars are going to educate international students in America who then go and take their new found knowledge back to their country and potentially use their education for less than ethical practice. 🙁

⭐ I’ve learned not to pick up a Sigma Force story unless I have an afternoon and evening free to finish it in one sitting.This time out, a mystery reaching back 50,000 years collides with bleeding edge genetic research (and some related questions of ethics). Team members and new allies pursue clues from paleontology, religion, genetics and modern spy craft to find possible answers to questions about the origins of human intelligence, Atlantis and how the prime number 37 shows up in things from DNA to astronomy.

⭐ It took some time to read because I was so stinkin’ busy. But I anxiously returned to the book every single time. James Rollins has done it again, I was intrigued from the get go.Now I don’t buy into the “Watcher” theory, nor Atlantis, nor man being descended from Neanderthals. But I will admit that James Rollins put together an exceptional story. He’s a stellar writer and a storyteller to boot.So it comes down to this. I don’t think Sigma Force faltered, but they sure had one obstacle after another that they did eventually overcome. Rollins, being a former veterinarian, of course came with some scary beasts, as he is wont to do. And I don’t think the world changed forever. But I kept hoping the trail of dead Chinese soldiers would eventually come to an end. And the bad guys in this book … I really hated them.So, James Rollins The Bone Labyrinth gets five glorious stars.

⭐ I am giving this book 5 stars for THIS category (action/ adventure/ creative sci-fi) for the reasons below.Rollins’ books get better each year. The Bone Labyrinth continues the Sigma series with an original, well thought out theme and plot. I love the author’s concept of basing the premise on real science and merging it into creative fiction. This book follows Rollins’ usual style of running three or more simultaneous and parallel storylines.Rollins does his homework (i.e., research) and it shows – in the believability of the settings and the ideas expounded.Because it is a series, the characters become more developed with each iteration. By now (book 11), you have a good sense of who they are and what makes them tick.I personally enjoy the Sigma series for the original, novel concepts and fast pace. I also commend Rollins and his editor(s) for a refreshing lack of grammatical errors. Unfortunately, so many authors these days feel that the story is all that counts and that grammar and spelling is irrelevant.

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