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melindavan's review against another edition
4.0
This is one rollercoaster of a ride! Just when I thought all was lost, it got worse, and worse. This reads a lot like Dan Brown's Da Vinci code. Riddles upon riddles to solve, a bit of mystical energy, and a whole lot of anxious moments along the way. Pretty cool stuff.
scottwcoleman's review against another edition
4.0
While I had a little difficulty getting through the first book of the Sigma Force series, [b:Sandstorm|13618816|Sandstorm|James Rollins|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1337961320s/13618816.jpg|868206], I had no such trouble with Map of Bones. Engrossing, it was tightly written, well researched and very enjoyable.
Several years ago, I had picked up a Sigma Force book at random and read it on a plane. I followed it up by reading two more in the series, and am just now going back to read the entire series in order - including the books I haven't yet read.
To me, it's Map of Bones where the series' characters really begin to come to life. Here are the Gray, Monk, Kat and Seichan that I remember reading in those first few books from later in the series.
Several years ago, I had picked up a Sigma Force book at random and read it on a plane. I followed it up by reading two more in the series, and am just now going back to read the entire series in order - including the books I haven't yet read.
To me, it's Map of Bones where the series' characters really begin to come to life. Here are the Gray, Monk, Kat and Seichan that I remember reading in those first few books from later in the series.
vinitneo's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book to be much better than the first one, Sandstorm.
I was expecting the same set of characters in this one too and was pleasantly surprised to see a different sets of characters in this one. There is, of course, Painter Crowe who is now heading Sigma Force and he isn't in the story much.
Instead, we are introduced to commander Grayson Pierce, Monk, and Kat, who were interesting with there own set of skills and unique personalities. The villains, the anti-hero, the secret organization, the history, and the science are all top-notch this time around.
Map of Bones is a fun adventure ride.
I was expecting the same set of characters in this one too and was pleasantly surprised to see a different sets of characters in this one. There is, of course, Painter Crowe who is now heading Sigma Force and he isn't in the story much.
Instead, we are introduced to commander Grayson Pierce, Monk, and Kat, who were interesting with there own set of skills and unique personalities. The villains, the anti-hero, the secret organization, the history, and the science are all top-notch this time around.
Map of Bones is a fun adventure ride.
ryanneliza's review against another edition
2.0
I have a few books on my shelf like this one I’m trying to get through, and I could not bring myself to finish this all the way. This was the most uninteresting adventure book ever. I didn’t care about any of the character relationships and the whole premise seemed ridiculous the whole way through.
painterbek's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book, excited to read the rest of the series. Check it out if you haven't already!
rie23233323's review against another edition
4.0
Had a good plot and was interesting all the way through. Loved the twists and turns!
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
How does the author come up with these fantastic fusions of history and science? Nonstop action with Sigma getting involved with the Vatican and a cathedral massacre that traces back in time to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, alchemy, the Bible, and the Magi. Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, USA, and Egypt are the stage for a pursuit and race to solve riddles/puzzles that could uncover lost knowledge and ultimately lead to Armageddon. Indiana Jones meets Diehard meets National Treasure.
kitkat_reads93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jazzrizz's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed listening to this book. Special Ops team, the Vatican, Secret societies, and "The Guild".
It was a pretty wild treasure hunt.
It was a pretty wild treasure hunt.
ozreus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0