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The Last Odyssey: A Sigma Force Novel Kindle Edition

by James Rollins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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To save the world and our future, Sigma Force must embark on a dangerous odyssey into an ancient past whose horrors are all too present in this page-turning thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins that combines cutting-edge science, historical mystery, mythology, and pulse-pounding action.

For eons, the city of Troy—whose legendary fall was detailed in Homer’s Iliad—was believed to be myth, until archaeologists in the nineteenth century uncovered its ancient walls buried beneath the sands. If Troy was real, how much of Homer’s twin tales of gods and monsters, curses and miracles—The Iliad and The Odyssey—could also be true and awaiting discovery?

In the frozen tundra of Greenland, a group of modern-day climatologists and archaeologists stumble on a shocking find: a medieval ship buried a half mile below the ice. The ship’s hold contains a collection of even older artifacts—tools of war—dating back to the Bronze Age. Inside the captain’s cabin is a magnificent treasure that is as priceless as it is miraculous: a clockwork gold atlas encircled by an intricate silver astrolabe. The mechanism is signed with the name of its creator, Ismail al-Jazari, a famous Muslim inventor considered to be the Da Vinci of the Arab world—a brilliant scientist who inspired Leonardo’s own work.

Once activated, the moving globe traces the path of Odysseus’ famous ship as it sailed away from Troy. But the route detours as the map opens to reveal an underground river leading to a hidden realm underneath the Mediterranean Sea. The map indicates that this subterranean world is called Tartarus, the Greek name for Hell. In mythology, Tartarus was where the wicked were punished and the monstrous Titans of old, imprisoned.

When word of Tartarus spreads—and of the cache of miraculous weapons said to be hidden there—tensions explode in this volatile region where Turks battle Kurds, terrorists wage war, and civilians suffer untold horrors. The phantasmagoric horrors found in Homer’s tales are all too real—and could be unleashed upon the world. Whoever possesses them can use their awesome power to control the future of humanity.

Now, Sigma Force must go where humans fear to tread. To prevent a tyrant from igniting a global war, they must cross the very gates of Hell.

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Rollins...marries nail-biting action with a highly imaginative premise...This is a thoughtful, nonstop thrill ride that's an exemplar of an escapist page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly *Starred Review*

"Rollins takes his readers to hell...spins an entertaining thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Sigma Force roars back into action...Rollins is a master of the genre, able to sweep us up and carry us along until he brings the story to a riveting conclusion." -- David Pitt, BOOKLIST

From the Author

JAMES 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 Rave

The 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 Story

As 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 Adventures

The 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.)

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To save the world and our future, Sigma Force must embark on a dangerous odyssey into an ancient past whose horrors are all too present in this page-turning thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins that combines cutting-edge science, historical mystery, mythology, and pulse-pounding action.

For eons, the city of Troy--whose legendary fall was detailed in Homer's Iliad--was believed to be a myth, until archeologists in the nineteenth century uncovered its ancient walls buried beneath the sands. If Troy was real, how much of Homer's twin tales of gods and monsters, curses and miracles-the Iliad and the Odyssey--could also be true and awaiting discovery?

In the frozen tundra of Greenland, a group of modern-day researchers stumble upon a shocking find: a medieval ship buried a half mile below the ice. The ship's hold contains a collection of even older artifacts--tools of war--dating back to the Bronze Age. Inside the captain's cabin is a magnificent treasure that is as priceless as it is miraculous: a clockwork gold map with an intricate silver astrolabe embedded in it. The mechanism was crafted by a group of Muslim inventors--the Banū Mūsā--considered by many to be the Da Vincis of the Arab world--brilliant scientists who inspired Leonardo's own work.

Once activated, the moving map traces the path of Odysseus's famous ship as it sailed away from Troy. But the route detours as the map opens to reveal a fiery river leading to a hidden realm underneath the Mediterranean Sea. It is the subterranean world of Tartarus, the Greek name for Hell. In mythology, Tartarus was where the wicked were punished and the monstrous Titans of old imprisoned.

When word of Tartarus spreads--and of the cache of miraculous weapons said to be hidden there--tensions explode in this volatile region where Turks battle Kurds, terrorists wage war, and civilians suffer untold horrors. The phantasmagoric horrors found in Homer's tales are all too real--and could be unleashed upon the world. Whoever possesses them can use their awesome power to control the future of humanity.

Now Sigma Force must go where humans feat to tread. To prevent a tyrant from igniting a global war, they must cross the very gates of hell.

James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma Force series has been lauded as one of the "top crowd pleasers" (New York Times) and one of the "hottest summer reads" (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds,scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets--and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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TIMELESS PRAISE FOR THE SIGMA FORCE SERIES

"Another guaranteed crowd-pleaser...Rollins has truly embraced his claim on being the heir to the best of Michael Crichton." -- BOOKLIST (starred review) on Crucible

"Superb and scintillating...Rollins shades Crucible with equal measures of science and speculation, mixed in typically brilliant fashion and propelling him...to exclaim the mantle of the greatest action-adventure writer of this or any generation. -- PROVIDENCE JOURNAL on Crucible

"Bone-Chilling." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) on The Demon Crown

"Riveting...Plot Revelations keep coming and the pace never slows." -- WALL STREET JOURNAL on The Demon Crown

About the Author

James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books. The New York Times says, "Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together." NPR calls his work, "Adventurous and enormously engrossing." Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs and historical secrets matched with stunning suspense. As a veterinarian, he had a practice in Sacramento for over a decade and still volunteers at local shelters. Nowadays, Rollins shares his home up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with his two golden retrievers, Echo and Duncan. He also enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking. Of course, he loves to travel and experience new places around the world, which often inspire his next globe-trotting adventure.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QLDXRRC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (March 24, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7700 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 588 pages

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James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books. The New York Times says, “Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together.” NPR calls his work, “Adventurous and enormously engrossing.” Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets matched with stunning suspense. As a veterinarian, he had a practice in Sacramento for over a decade and still volunteers at local shelters. Nowadays, Rollins shares his home up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with two furry companions, Echo and Charlie. He also enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking. Of course, he loves to travel and experience new places around the world, which often inspire his next globe-trotting adventure.

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Get ready for an action packed ride from start to finish

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020

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Sigma Force is forced to embark on a dangerous journey in order to save the world in this exciting and twisty new adventure by James Rollins. For centuries, the legendary city of Troy was a myth until its walls were uncovered in the nineteenth century. Now Homer’s twin tales of monsters, myths and more in the Iliad and The Odyssey are up for question. What is myth and what is fact?

When an archeology find in Greenland glacier is discovered with artifacts from the Bronze age, questions arise even as danger mounts. In the captain quarters is a map and a globe made by the famous Banu Musa Brothers that trace the journey of Odysseus and the hidden realm of the titans in Tartarus. Now as Sigma is drawn into the race against tyrants and more as the word of its weapons and more gets out. Now Sigma must take the famed journey and enter the gates of hell in order to stop a global war a tyrant is determined to provoke.

Wow is all I can say after devouring this wonderful action-packed ride that James Rollins creates in THE LAST ODYSSEY. Filled with science marvels, historical gems and a threat to contemporary day world, the author creates a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat till the very last page is read. I love this author’s books as he weaves a story filled with historical facts and myths, science marvels and more that somehow work in his Sigma Force series and add in colorful and yet complex characters, well, lets just say, get ready for a wild ride each and every time you pick up one of this author’s books. Filled with twists and turns, this story flows smoothly, delivering you on a journey that may or may not be true in real life and you can’t help but be drawn into the world he has created as you fly alongside these amazing characters as they race against the clock to stop destruction yet again.

THE LAST ODYSSEY is full of amazing characters and being the fifteenth book, I can honestly say this author tops his last release spectacularly. Some Easter eggs are thrown in that will shock you to the core and I flipped the pages eager to see where this author’s story ill take you next. I have my favorites within the Sigma Force characters and I couldn’t help but gasp is few times as they got in one adventure after another. Ad in some new characters to help things along, well you got the makings for a wild, action packed ride that will leave you breathless till the end.

THE LAST ODYSSEY is a wild ride and one you can not put down. So, strap in, get ready for an adventure of a lifetime and enter the gates of Hell with the Sigma team. Just don’t forget to breath along the way as you get caught up in the adventures and twists of the story. I can not wait to see where this author goes next because each time, I think he can’t top himself; he succeeds beyond my wildest imagination.

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Momma D

Another fantastic read from a fantastic author.

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023

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I have read the series and I can't complain about any of them. James Rollins never disappoints. Just the right amount of action, adventure, romance, and science.

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DaveB.

A great thrill ride even if a bit surreal.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020

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I have to admit that the first half of this book was better than the last half. Not that it is a bad book, far from it in fact, just that it get a bit surreal. I also kept thinking that it would make one hell of a movie. The special effects alone would be worth the price of admission. Anyway, on to the good stuff.
The Sigma Force gets tasked with finding a mysterious lost city in the Mediterranean Sea region after an ancient ship is discovered inside a glacier in Greenland containing tantalizing clues to the existence of a mythological civilization that invaded the Mediterranean area and brought about the Greek Dark Ages. Why is this important to Sigma Force? Because another group is also seeking this lost city and not for humanitarian reasons. It's up to Sigma to stop them.
There is plenty of action in this book and much of the story is based on mythology and what some experts believe are facts. This was, to me, the best part of the book. I've always felt that many of the ancient myths are based to a certain degree on historical events. Discoveries made by the characters in the book utilize some of these theories as well as some of the author's own theories. It's good stuff.

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Prof Chuck

Long Intriguing story

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024

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This is the second book that I have read by this author. He does a great job of hiding the bad guys and keeping the excitement growing.

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024

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Loved it.. sigma force is one of my favorite series.. can't wait for the next one.. Read multiple times and still tear up..

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022

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As always, James Rollins books are amazing. He weaves legend, truth and fiction into a story you can not put down. I highly recommend this book along with all his books. They’re intriguing, thoughtful, well thought out and teach the reader things about history, myths and legends in a way the captivates.

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A good time was had by all - sort of.

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020

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Hard to write a review without spoilers. Typical Sigma force fare. Explosions , and villains, puzzles to solve, deadlines to beat, new heroes to welcome into the family. Generally a heady combination of myth, science, and technology. Artfully done, Rollins does not disappoint. What keeps this installation a 4? I am disappointed that Painter, Monk, and Kat, have morphed into worried bureaucrats, or worse yet seemingly headed for early retirement. I like Grey and Seichan as much as the next guy, but knowing I'm expressing an unpopular viewpoint, I wouldn't mind them sitting one out to bring my favorite characters back into action ( other than making phone calls and sending supplies and gasp baby sitting!) Kowalski remains a favorite - I would appreciate him being seen as having his own unique and necessary skill set, as opposed to only muscle and wisecracks, how many times can he be glared at or hushed? Anyway, still a good and enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023

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To he'll and back!

Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2021

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Great read,interesting subject matter.
looking forward to more stories
in the future! Wondering what the next
adventure will be?Hopefully.Until then

Stephen Jones

Another belter, building to a riotous crescendo.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2023

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The basis of this book, Homer’s Odyssey is an awesome book of myth and wonder and this story take the surrounding tales and works and develops a really enjoyable adventure. JR is a master of the art of turning the ancient into a modern threat. It always makes me want to read the source material, just to check it’s not actually likely!!!! Love the Sigma series, can’t get enough.

Alex

Ficção com ação e mistério do início ao fim

Reviewed in Brazil on November 13, 2020

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Livro envolvente.
James Rollins é um mestre de histórias do gênero.

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Seafire

I found this disappointing

Reviewed in Italy on May 12, 2021

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I bought this book on the back of The Last Oracle, which I enjoyed very much - both for the historical background and the story itself. This one, from what I could see, also had a fascinating historical basis. Unfortunately for me, I found the story line very poor, considering mostly of it was the Sigma man Grey being a superhero, telling people what to do even when they would have known perfectly well themselves. And then every time they went anywhere they were being shot at by the daughters of Musa and Musa himself, which got *really* tedious. The ending was forced and highly unlikely, and the whole book seemed to me as if Rollins was writing with an eye to a blockbuster film. If so, it would have been mostly cgi, and even then would have ended up a 'b' grade movie with sound and fury fx and not much else. I won't bother with any more of Rollins' books, interesting as his research is.

manoj mukundan

Super hot to keep you mind cool..!

Reviewed in India on April 21, 2021

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As usual the Master story teller at his best. There are many other books on these lines 'back from the Frozen ' but James Rollins 'The Last Odyssey' is yet to be matched. It a roller coaster ride from the page one. A bit of history knowledge gives the readers the required booster shot to enjoy the ride. A must for all Rollins readers. Thanks a lot Amazon for bringing thriller to our doorstep.

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