History & Present Combine In Another Awesome Sigma Series Novel
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What was discovered & lost in the past is found again in the future.  As with many things in life, in the right hands there is the power to do wonderful things & in the wrong hands the power to commit unspeakable horrors.  It is a battle that must be won to save the planet from an unspeakable evil mastermind, but to also prevent a nuclear catastrophe from being misguidedly unleashed upon the United States.

The 6th Extinction is non stop action as is typical in the Sigma series.  Plenty of super deadly bad guys along with good guys & even another hero dog (although no where near as skilled as Kane in the Kill Switch).

My favorite series by Rollins remains The Order of the Sanguine Series.  The 6th Extinction is my new favorite out of the Sigma Series.  I love the lost worlds premise.  It reminded me a bit of a book I read in 2009 called&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fragment/dp/B002CCNA06/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fragment</a>&nbsp;If you enjoy The 6th Extinction as much as I did, I think you will also enjoy Fragment.  A classic you might like as well is&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Journey-to-the-Center-of-the-Earth/dp/0486440885/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Journey to the Center of the Earth</a>.  If I understand things correctly, Jules Verne's idea for Journey to the Center of the Earth is similar to what inspired Rollins to write The 6th Extinction.
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Bad Times is a superb action time travel series and Chuck Dixon just keeps the stories coming and the body count multiplying in Book 4! I've enjoyed every single one of these books so far but this story, where the Rangers roll back to where it all began in prehistoric times to rescue their comrade, is a *serious* page turner! I felt I was actually back there amongst the massive beasts of the day (altho there are some adorable little animals as well) including vicious beavers and sabretooths! But the most vicious species back there is humanoid and the Rangers pay them back with Justice and extreme firepower. The chemistry is fantastic amongst the Rangers, I really dig the recent additions such as Bat, an Israeli soldier and Bruce the Macedonian is awesome and an absolute legend. Chuck Dixon knows how to deliver a dramatic ending and this one is epic and extremely tense as the Rangers are pushed to the limit. Throw in shadowy moves in the present and some tense, exciting subplots and you have my favorite of Chuck's many awesome books! 5 stars!!! Can't wait to start book 5!
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The best Sigma Force novel to date.  (Granted, I only started with Book 7, but still.)  Follows the usual Sigma Force formula of simultaneous adventures happening in different parts of the world, as well as an  exposition of out-there, sci-fi technology, which often rivals the actual plot.
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I love historical fiction and this series bring history to life in a unique plot line.  Great characters that weave through the Sigma series.
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This series is terrific and each segment pleases.  I love the glimpses of travel, food, and the not so comfortable comforts of the 18th century and it has led to many dinner table conversations in my family about what if...
The unexpected surprise that awaits Kate and Peter's father when they return to rescue him is a wonderful plot twist, it allows the story to progress in a very interesting direction and allows another period of British history to be discussed. The surprising success of the Tar-man in the current century is also amazing.  I think if your family has always wondered what it would be like to travel to a different century, you could not come up with a better series. The ideas about the ramifications of time travel in general that Ms Buckley-Archer pose are indeed profound concepts simply stated and easily grasped by even the least philosophical among us.  I don't think I remember reading another book on the subject that is so very good at identifying the crux of the impact on history. The new characters are a great addition, and the familiar ones from the first book are further developed in a satisfying manner.  There is more to come, and the sequel is just as good as the first two.  Please read this series!  Recommend it!  You will not be sorry.
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Excellent addition to the series.  Good action as always with familiar characters from the previous books.  The source of the title is quite interesting and I enjoyed the explanation of how they came to be.  Not something I'd want to run into for sure.

Lallo remains my favorite author no matter the genre of each book and the Big Sigma books are probably the best of his work.
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The knots in my stomach have finally loosened and my heart rate has returned to normal. I can recommend BLOODLINE for the beach, the airplane, for reading at home, of course...but before a doctor's appointment...probably not a smart thing. From page one, Rollins transports you out of our mundane world of day to day life and into his world of Sigma Adventure. With a fantastic blend of science, action and history, BLOODLINE is an adrenaline rush from cover to cover. I truly couldn't put it down. I read through BLOODLINE in two four hour sittings (I did have to go in to work for a while...will have to work on planning that better for the next release!

If you've never picked up a Sigma Force Novel, no fear. It's okay to jump in in the middle of the series. Rollins does a great job at laying out the background so you don't feel left behind. (Must admit that even though I'm a HUGE fan, my migraine and insomnia riddled mind sometimes forgets the details of past adventures.) Of course, once you read BLOODLINE, your reading schedule will be booked for a while...as I'm sure you'll be hooked as I was when I picked up my very first Rollins. He has a handy page on his website that lets you know all the Sigma books in order as well as his standalones.

Now back to BLOODLINE. I'm not sure how much I can say without giving too much of the plot away and spoiling it (I certainly wouldn't want to do that!) It takes you around the globe, throughout centuries and lets you view the world from a whole new perspective. I love how Rollins takes his multiple plot lines, weaves them around and then brings them all back together again with twists and turns that I never would have anticipated. He has a whole myriad of characters...from the central down to the briefest encounter and they still leave an impression long after you've closed the back cover. I love it when a book stays with you and keeps you thinking, even seeping into your dream world long after you're finished. BLOODLINE is one of those books!

The worst thing about reading a Rollins...it always leaves you wanting for more! Good thing I own the book and can read it again! Even then, I still won't be taking it with me to the doctor's office...I wouldn't want the non-stop action messing up my heart rate and blood pressure testing. :) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Can't wait for the next one to come out!!!
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Fantastic storyline with plenty of insights about science and nature and their eye opening secrets. Must read for all Sigma fans.
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Number 5 of the Civil War Brides Series:

Like the first four, this book contains time travel, history, mystery, romance and some modern humor.  I loved the first book in the series, I think this is my second favorite, although they are all great reads.  Victoria is one of many before her who has been thrown into the middle of the civil war battle from the modern day Chicago where she was working on her photography and dodging the FBI who are trying to find out where these people keep disappearing to.  They want to protect Victoria, she just wants to be left alone.

Once she has been thrown into the Civil War era of 1864, she finds out where the people before her have been transported to, and by the time she finds out how and why she ended up thrown into the past, she is told that she can return, will she return?  She has a man who is constantly lurking in background, creeping her out with his constant strange comments.  Obviously a mad man, he does kidnap her, you'll have to read the book to see how that turns out.

Tracey Jane Jackson, author of the Civil War Brides Series, is quite the Civil War buff. She weaves history into her books, much history many of us may have learned and forgotten while in school.  While reading the time travel series you will find yourself learning again about the war between the states.  It is told in such a way that you learn the history this author has in her head and heart as she loves this time period, while enjoying great stories much of which were true.  Of course the time travel is not, but that is that the great thing about fiction, you can weave stories around true events, and throw in all the extras that make a good story.  This author does just that!

If you haven't read the previous four I suggest you do so, you'll find out what you've missed, they are all great reads!  Don't miss out on this number five or the following books. Tracey has 3 more books up her sleeve!

I give this one five stars!

Here is the description from the back of the book:

Victoria Carrington is a small town southern debutante who is accepted into college in Chicago. Her roommate goes missing, and Victoria's family is convinced she is in danger.  Alone and somewhat irritated by the FBI's forced protection, she throws herself into her passion, photography.

Her photography studio is housed in an historic building. While she is there one afternoon, she is led to a room that does not appear to have been touched in 100 years. She finds an old hand tinted Ambrotype of a soldier buried in a stack of paintings. As she is staring at his face, her world begins to spin.

Quincy Butler is trapped in a hell he could never have imagined. Fighting yet another battle in The War Between the States, he is shocked to encounter a woman on the field. When she begins to speak to him, he realizes she is southern, and assumes she is the enemy.

His intention to apprehend and take her to his superiors is cut short however, when he is shot and wounded.

As Victoria tends to Quincy's injuries, will she be able to convince him to trust her?

When she is kidnapped by a mad man, will Quincy save her before she is lost to him forever?
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I've read and loved all the previous Sigma Force novels and this one doesn't disappoint. I stayed up late several nights and then  hid out at home one Sunday morning in order to finish it. Like most of Rollins' books, this one is non-stop action and suspense, with Sigma Force racing to prevent a planet-altering disaster. The usual Sigma Force characters appear, although  some of them take on new roles.

James Rollins writes one of my favorite types of fiction - a story that is built on a foundation of fact, then jumps off into what ifs and maybe it could have happeneds. I will say, however, that with The Devil Colony, I did have to push my capacity for the suspension of disbelief a teeny bit further than I usually have to do with Rollins' books. I had to tell myself "Don't ask, just go with it," maybe a couple more times than I expected. But, not so much that it interfered with my enjoyment of the book. This book does leave me worried about one thing, though. I fear that the Guild, the shadowy organization that Sigma Force has battled repeatedly, is becoming just a bit too strong, a bit too good. Once your bad guys become omniscient and omnipotent, it becomes very difficult to believe that your good guys can keep on winning.

Who should read this book? If you've read and enjoyed previous books by Rollins, then you should like this one, as well. If you aren't familiar with Rollins' books but you love a good thriller, then you should give this one a try.
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Bloodline is another great novel by Mr. James Rollins. Bloodline follows a group of soldier/scientists working for a black ops agency designated Sigma. His Sigma series of novels incorporates everything I love in a novel: a hero/heroine, great science, cool and new technology, excellent action sequences, and above all it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Bloodline is (IMO) the tensest of the Sigma series. I never knew what was going to happen and that's what kept me reading to point I didn't want to sleep! The addition of Captain Tucker and his dog Kane was fantastic. Kanes chapters especially prove how talented a writer Mr. Rollins is. I truly believed I was reading the point of view of a dog. I can only hope we will se more of Captian Tucker and Major Kane in the years to come.

Bloodline is another worthy title in the Sigma Series. Mr. Rollins has again proved how great of storyteller and writer he is. Highly recommended!

Can't wait for the next novel Mr. Rollins!
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I am a huge fan of anything by James Rollins and Map of Bones is no different. As always, he writes suspensful action and adventure novels with a great cast of characters. I have read all of the Sigma Force books and continue to wait as new ones are published.
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Having read and thoroughly enjoyed Time Trap, I was thrilled to get my hands on this third book in The Time Counselor Chronicles.  It picks up where the previous stopped, and with a few reminders of that part of the story, I immediately plunged into the continuing tale with almost no interruption in the action.

Though we are dealing with the same storyline, the characters who are primarily telling the story have changed; because the ones from the previous book are in hiding, those holding down headquarters take over.  One of my favorite parts of this series, however, is that we still get to revisit those in earlier books, they just aren't the focus anymore.

I absolutely loved the character development in this installment.  Both Marc and Crystal undergo significant changes throughout the course of events, and because it isn't all related to the trauma of the attacks in the previous book, it feels realistic.  Life doesnt stop because our own world goes off kiltereven when we might want it to.  We continue to live, and these characters do as well.  As a reader, these lighter moments help ease some of the continuous tension that the mystery keeps at a high pitch.

There are more dark elements in this book, perhaps because we view more of the action through the antagonist, who is revealed in Time Trap.  Knowing motivation makes the actions realistic, even when disturbing, which it often is because this is a truly evil character.  For that reason I recommend this book for adult readership; while the author draws the curtain on violence before what I would consider graphic content, it is nonetheless uncomfortable at some points.

I really appreciate the spiritual warfare component here.  The Holy Spirit actively prompts actions at various points and the character's response, sometimes obedient and other times not, directly influences the course of events.  Beautifully woven together, the characters may not understand the direction until much latera faithful portrait to which I certainly could relate.

For a book where "the end is something of a known quantity, it is about time travel after all, Rotharmel does a great job of keeping the reader guessing.  Each part intertwines with the other story elements but we cant often see how it relates until the end of the novel, and not everything is tied up neatly, either, but don't let that bother you.  There are more books to come!

This book is part of a true serieseach book builds on the previous ones.  Because this is the third book, I would highly recommend reading the first two before starting this installment.  While the primary characters are different, a lot of the action will seem disjointed if the reader doesnt have the back story in place.  But this series is certainly ones fans of time travel stories should not miss!

I received a free copy of this book from the author but no compensation for this review.  I was not required to write a favorable one and the opinions expressed are both honest and my own.
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Saadia does it again, bringing to life historical people and places with ease. This book builds even more tension from the first and was definitely a page turner. Her characters are great, and we are introduced to new characters along with greeting familiar favorites from book 1.

I love the way the spiritual and physical worlds come alive through Saadia's historical characters. The author provides great historical details which I delight reading--these are the things that make a book of hist fic go from good to great. From clothing to preparing food to cursing your enemies to the way meetings were conducted, Saadia has done her homework!

The Peacemaker series is highly recommended! I look forward to book 3 along with anything else by this author. She is great at creating complex characters while vividly making history come alive as you read!
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This book and The Judas Strain are my favorite Sigma books. It glued me to it from the first page and I lost a lot of sleep not being able to put it down. James Rollins is by far my favorite writer. I think he writes like no other author. Unbelievable how he creates these fantastic locations, but then it gets destoyed!!
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The 3 part story of Barcelona's book-laced history continues,and CRZ does not disappoint.  Loosely based around the Sempere family members the strange connections between the characters from previous books become more apparent . I love this author's writing and his rich, descriptions & character development are masterfully evolved.
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This is one in a series of novels by Bernard Cornwell, all of which are awesome! I first learned of this author from an article featuring Stuart Varney amongst other famous people in Newsmax. The people were all asked what they were reading at the time and Stuart mentioned Sharpe's Tiger.  This book is in the series and I couldn't put it down. Stuart Varney mentioned Sharpe's tiger, which was the first book.  I think it best that if you are to read this series, you should do so in chronological order to get the most out of them. If you don't they will each stand alone, but you will miss some of the things about Richard Sharpe. All of these books are centered about the Campaigns of the British army in India, Denmark, England, the Trafalger straights, Spain, Portugal, & France in the early 1800's. The stories, though fictional, are centered about real campaigns and battles fought. Cornwell has a summary of the real history at the end of each book which tell the real story. I must say I am addicted to all of them!

Here is a chronological reading order for the series:
Sharpes Tiger
Sharpes Triumph
Sharpes Fortress
Sharpes Trafalgar
Sharpes Prey
Sharpes Rifles
Sharpes Havoc
Sharpes Eagle
Sharpes Gold
Sharpes Escape
Sharpes Fury
Sharpes Battle
Sharpes Company
Sharpes Sword
Sharpes Enemy
Sharpes Honor
Sharpes Regiment
Sharpes Siege
Sharpes Revenge
Sharpes Devil
Waterloo (Sharpe)

The whole series is available on Kindle.  I do wish they would make the whole series available on one download in chronological order.

Enjoy!!