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scott_op_ks's review
Did not draw me in. Did not make me interested or care about the characters or plot.
scottwcoleman's review
5.0
As I've been rereading the books in the Sigma Force series, I've finally come to the book that introduced me to the series - and to James Rollins. So happy I started from book one, but it also helped me to see just how much better the series seems to get with each book.
Here, the writing is crisp and concise and the story progresses methodically, building suspense throughout.
Very enjoyable read.
Here, the writing is crisp and concise and the story progresses methodically, building suspense throughout.
Very enjoyable read.
ozreus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
vinitneo's review
4.0
This is the third book in the Sigma Force series and I like where this is going, unlike the last book Director Painter Crowe had more to do in this one and all the characters from the last novel, Map of Bones are also in this one. Gray Pierce is an interesting protagonist to follow.
This time around, Painter Crowe is on the field following up on a mysterious illness in Nepal. Meanwhile, Gray Pierce is in Copenhagen investigating an antique auction & mystery of a Charles Darwin Bible before things go sideways and he is forced to be on the run.
Throw in Nazis, superhumans, weird science, a sinister plot to take over the world, add in a whole lot of action and you have Black Order, a fun action-adventure ride.
This time around, Painter Crowe is on the field following up on a mysterious illness in Nepal. Meanwhile, Gray Pierce is in Copenhagen investigating an antique auction & mystery of a Charles Darwin Bible before things go sideways and he is forced to be on the run.
Throw in Nazis, superhumans, weird science, a sinister plot to take over the world, add in a whole lot of action and you have Black Order, a fun action-adventure ride.
gbdill's review
4.0
My first James Rollins book and I instantly became a fan. A lot of neat mystery and intrigue surrounding this story involving Nazi-era science gone wrong. The Sigma team rounds up and hits hard against a modern-day Nazi organization still opertaing in the mountains of Germany.
liberrydude's review
3.0
Nazis, Nordic runes, eugenics, Charles Darwin’s Bible, quantum evolution, and zero point energy have Sigma in Denmark, Nepal, Germany, and South Africa for your typical thriller of just in time rescue and miraculous cures.
michellefleming33's review against another edition
5.0
Where do I start?? First of all, I loved this book!
For me, what's NOT to love? RADIATION, Nazi's, technology, quantum physics and mechanics, SIGMA FORCE, action packed goodness, Monk's quips, and of course the possibility of hope for a better tomorrow.
The mutated animals were beyond scary and the fact that we jumped from continent to continent to three different countries had my neck be put in a neck brace after the first three chapters. I also liked the character of Fiona. She was funny. I also like how they brought Painter into the field again. I missed him from behind the desk. I already know what happens in the next book so I want to see what happens!
So much happened in this book! I can't believe we went from dying monks, to bombing castles, to Nazis, to radiation, to quantum physics, to believing in hope and how it can people's lives.
I also like how he leaves the cliffhanger with the "perfect boy who's now a priest that can heal dead birds" at the end. I was like "aw man! that's all he's going to say about him! I wish Gray would've gotten more out of him."
I also like the way that he always ends his books with Gray having some kind of life changing revelation.
I think I've said I've also liked this and this too much.
This was awesome. I am so glad that I have stuck with this series, and since I already read The Judas Strain (it was my first Sigma Force novel!), I will jump right ahead to the next one.
Can't wait to see what else James Rollins can come up with.
For me, what's NOT to love? RADIATION, Nazi's, technology, quantum physics and mechanics, SIGMA FORCE, action packed goodness, Monk's quips, and of course the possibility of hope for a better tomorrow.
The mutated animals were beyond scary and the fact that we jumped from continent to continent to three different countries had my neck be put in a neck brace after the first three chapters. I also liked the character of Fiona. She was funny. I also like how they brought Painter into the field again. I missed him from behind the desk. I already know what happens in the next book so I want to see what happens!
So much happened in this book! I can't believe we went from dying monks, to bombing castles, to Nazis, to radiation, to quantum physics, to believing in hope and how it can people's lives.
I also like how he leaves the cliffhanger with the "perfect boy who's now a priest that can heal dead birds" at the end. I was like "aw man! that's all he's going to say about him! I wish Gray would've gotten more out of him."
I also like the way that he always ends his books with Gray having some kind of life changing revelation.
I think I've said I've also liked this and this too much.
This was awesome. I am so glad that I have stuck with this series, and since I already read The Judas Strain (it was my first Sigma Force novel!), I will jump right ahead to the next one.
Can't wait to see what else James Rollins can come up with.
michelereise's review
4.0
The third in the Sigma Force series. I did not enjoy this one as much as the first two but it was still a good book with lots of action. James Rollins' writing is consistently well done and his characters are larger than life and keep you interested in their stories. I think I enjoyed this one less because it had three separate stories/side plots that slowly converged into one. I sometimes had to scroll back and refresh on who was doing what.
thecesspit's review
1.0
Starts of as spy thriller action romp, and slowly gets worse. Cliches abound, some interesting and bad science, a cryptic message that has a terrible pay off, loose ends that seem to have been put in as the author wasn't sure if he wanted to pick them up or not. In short, a poor example of the genre, spending too much effort being clever and "real" with little time spent on a well paced plot.
Will not be picking up the other "Sigma Force" books.
Will not be picking up the other "Sigma Force" books.