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Black Order
A Sigma Force novel
Series: SIGMA FORCE
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Arson and murder reveal an insidious plot to steal a Bible that once belonged to Charles Darwin. As Commander Gray Pierce investigates, he is soon caught up in 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 Lisa Cummings, a young American doctor, begins to investigate reported atrocities at the monastery, she is suddenly the target of an assassin. Her only ally is Painter Crowe, director of SIGMA FORCE, now undercover—and already showing signs of the baffling malady destroying the minds of the monks.
Now it is up to Gray Pierce to save both Painter and Lisa—and a world in jeopardy...
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Black Order by James Rollins is a captivating thriller that combines historical mystery with scientific intrigue. Reviewers praise its fast-paced plot, blending a Dan Brown-esque adventure with elements of cutting-edge scientific concepts. The novel's intricate storyline and rich character development are appreciated, making for a gripping read that keeps audiences engaged until the very end.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781409117506
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 January 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 576
About the Author
James Rollins is the author of ten previous novels. An amateur spelunker and scuba enthusiast, he also holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He currently lives and writes in Sacramento, California.
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