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| The Last Oracle: A Novel (Sigma Force) | 
enlarge | Author: James Rollins Publisher: William Morrow Category: Book
List Price: $26.95 Buy New: $8.54 You Save: $18.41 (68%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (52 reviews) Sales Rank: 1192
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Hardcover Edition: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 434 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2 Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0061230944 Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780061230943 ASIN: 0061230944
Publication Date: July 1, 2008 Release Date: June 24, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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What if you could bioengineer the next great world prophet: scientifically produce the next Buddha, the next Muhammad, or the next Jesus? Would it mark the Second Coming or initiate a chain reaction with disastrous consequences? A master at combining historical and religious intrigue with edge-of-your-seat adventure, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins brings back SIGMA Force to battle a group of rogue scientists who've unleashed a bioengineering project that could bring about the extinction of humankind. In Washington, D.C., a homeless man dies in Commander Gray Pierce's arms, shot by an assassin's bullet. But the death leaves behind a greater mystery: a bloody coin found clutched in the dead man's hand, an ancient relic that can be traced back to the Greek Oracle of Delphi. As ruthless hunters search for the stolen artifact, Gray Pierce discovers that the coin is the key to unlocking a plot that dates back to the Cold War and threatens the very foundation of humanity. An international think tank of scientists known as the Jasons has discovered a way to bioengineer autistic children who show savant talents?mathematical geniuses, statistical masterminds, brilliant conceptual artists?into something far greater and far more frightening, in hopes of creating a world prophet for the new millennium, one to be manipulated to create a new era of global peace . . . a peace on their own terms. Halfway around the world, a man wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of who he is, knowing only that he's a prisoner in a subterranean research facility. With the help of three unusual children, he makes his escape across a mountainous and radioactive countryside, pursued by savage hunters bred in the same laboratory. But his goal is not escape, nor even survival. In order to thwart a plot to wipe out a quarter of the world's population, he must sacrifice all, even the children who rescued him. From ancient Greek temples to glittering mausoleums, from the slums of India to the toxic ruins of Russia, two men must race against time to solve a mystery that dates back to the first famous oracle of history?the Greek Oracle of Delphi. But one question remains: Will the past be enough to save the future?
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| Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...
  'The Last Oracle' is my first stop on the Rollins rollercoaster! October 11, 2008 This is my very first James Rollins book and I must say that I really, REALLY enjoyed it! Even though there was a lot of scientific "stuff" in it, I didn't get lost and didn't feel stupid! Rollins definitely has a way with words and driving things along at a MACH-3 pace. Although Gray is the main character I had a blast reading about Kowalski. This dude had me laughing out loud with is numbskull comments and brute strength.
If you are a fan of political, scientific, somewhat religious, somewhat historical-fiction, military, secret covert operation, secret societies, DNA jargon, thrillers... then this is the PERFECT book for you! So now I have to go back and read his early work because I want to see how Sigma and Gray started and I also want to see how he writes other stuff. I envy those of you who get paid to read!! AAARRGGGGHHHHHH!!! Lucky !!
  The Last Oracle September 24, 2008 I've read all of James Rollins books and his Sigma Force story line is very enjoyable and a fun read
  Favorite Author September 8, 2008 James Rollins is by far the best author I have every read a book by. I became a fan of his after reading "Amazonia". I have read every book he has ever written, some of the older books twice. I love his Sigma Force books, but I have to be honest and say that I wish he would write another novel like "Amazonia", "Excavation", etc. Like I said, I love his Sigma Force books too, but it would be great if he would write another adventure book with strange creatures, crazy locations, and the deadly situations that made me a huge fan in the first place. I will continue to buy and read everything he writes, but one more crazy adventure with unexplained animals would be great. To fans of James Rollins first books like "Amazonia", etc.: you should read James A. David's "Footprints of Thunder" and "Thunder of Time"; and to die hard Sigma Force fans, you should try David Lynn Golemon's "Event" and "Legend".
  Another great James Rollins book September 7, 2008 I have read every other James Rollins book and enjoyed them tremendously and this is no different, excellent. Sets a good pace, keeps you interested.
I would highly recommend this book.
  SIgma Force is Phenomenal August 27, 2008 Another great read from Rollins. He keeps the story moving at such a good pace. characters are engaging. The premise is a blend of the past and present and flows well together.
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