|  | Author: James Rollins
Publisher: William Morrow
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0061231401
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
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ASIN: 0061231401
Publication Date: July 1, 2009
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 Sigma Force still reigns June 11, 2009
ellen (Atlanta, Georgia USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Commander Gray Pierce and company of Sigma Force's once again proves that James Rollins continues to be one of the most exciting writers out there.
Always bringing in mythology, religion, and grand quests, with an excellent cast of characters - my favorite is Monk - glad he is back -
This venture follows The Domesday Book - or what was called the Doomsday Book - a reckoning of actions of the times and there seemed to have a prediction that after this next Pope, the end of the world will come!
Add to that, there is a conspiracy to corrupt agriculture, and thwart the world!
No problem for Sigma Force and company!
I was introduced to Rollins with Map of Bones and once you read one of his adventures, you'll be a fan for life!
Great fun in a summer adventure novel June 8, 2009
CRP Ag (Texas)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
James Rollins does an excellent job in this book of blending history and myth, with legend and then he blends it all with a bit of wild conjecture, and the net is an excellent "stew."
For repeat Rollins readers, Sigma force is back in action with its leader Painter Crowe and Gray Pierce, among many others. If you are new to the series, the introductions are done in such a way as to quickly establish relationships and provide necessary "backstory" without being burdensome to long time readers.
The locations literally span the globe, from Rome, to deep Africa, essentially the North Pole and many locations in between. The pace is very quick and driven.
The book is an easy read, lots of fun. If you are unwlling to accept some literary license and a bit of good fortune (read amazing luck) for our hero's along the way, this is not a book for you. However, if you are seeking a fun, entertaining summer read, this absolutely should be o your list.
Another Winner by Rollins June 8, 2009
Lost In Kansas (Arkansas City KS)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm an avid Rollins fan, and his latest book did not disappoint. I was hooked after the first chapter. This is the fifth book in his Sigma Force series. If you have not read the earlier books in the series, you should read them first. Rollins reunites Commander Gray Pierce, Lieutenant Rachel Verona, and the mysterious Seichan. He ties the Domesday Book comissioned by King William, Saint Malachy,the death of honey bees, and bioengineering in a adventure that is both exciting and frightening in believability. I'm not a history buff, but once again I find myself wanting to know more about the history behind the book.
A Good Summer Read June 7, 2009
J. Stoner (Parkville, MO United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've only read a small number of James Rollins' books; but, from my understanding, THE DOOMSDAY KEY is exactly what fans of his will expect and love. It has an easy to read and enjoyable plot involving multiple murders, biotechnology, chemical agents, history, and lore. THE DOOMSDAY KEY is truly an adventure, taking readers from Africa to locations all over Europe, to the Arctic.
I am not familiar with the characters, but I believe they have made appearances in previous Rollins books. Rollins excels in painting these people in precarious situations with real responses. They are believable and their actions are reasonable (for the most part). There were a couple of moments when I was truly impressed with their thought processes, and Rollins did a nice job of showing the internal moral struggles during these moments.
What else is there? Tons and tons of action. The only times when there is no action is when the characters are learning about the history of the artifact they seek, thus having dialogues and research sessions to fill themselves (and the reader) in on what they are trying to achieve. The action is almost over the top, and at times recklessly unbelievable. Rollins has no shame in destroying national monuments and tearing down anything and everything. This caviler attitude almost turned me off because there is no follow up on events that would seem impossible to get away with, and little discussion of the ramifications of such actions. However, it is a story, and these events were fun to read and created an enjoyable experience.
The plot revolving around the Doomsday Key and the Doomsday Book was interesting and moderately well researched, providing the lore with some semblance of believability. Although these artifacts were interesting, it was not breathtaking and "grab you by the throat." For some, the story could be a little too much action and not enough substance; but like any summer action movie: sometimes that is what we prefer.
Overall, THE DOOMSDAY KEY is a good summer read. If you are looking for a book that is easy to read, fast paced, doesn't involve a lot of thinking, and filled with action, I recommend picking it up. If you are looking for something with a little more substance or something with "a little more to it," you might consider passing on THE DOOMSDAY KEY.
Good reading,
J.Stoner
A First-Time Rollins Reader Enjoyed The Ride June 6, 2009
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6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'll admit that I literally judged a book by its cover and ordered this, never having heard of James Rollins, simply hoping that it might be similar to The Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons. Initially, I was disappointed to see that this was the sixth book in a "Sigma Force" series -- I thought I would be lost and confused from the start. I was wrong. Very wrong.
This rollercoaster ride was very easy for a first-time James Rollins reader to jump on board. While he certainly addresses events in previous novels, he does so in an interesting manner that clearly pays homage to regular readers yet does not isolate those picking up with the sixth in a series. The characters, organizations, and backstories are all clearly introduced within the first or second chapter so that the real focus can be on the story of the Doomsday Key.
I was right to initially compare the book to The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons because it is full of codes, ciphers, hidden crypts, history lessons on-the-run, and all of the heart-pounding suspense you expect from Dan Brown. However, Rollins combines all that with the globe-trotting, gun-wielding, motorcycle-chasing, big-loud-exploding action/adventure of a James Bond movie. From a chase staged inside the Coliseum in Rome to a military stand-off in Norway with a deadly bomb and even a prison riot in France, this highly cinematic book feels like an intelligent summer action movie. If you like Dan Brown novels, Indiana Jones, and James Bond, or any combination of the three, this is very, very likely a novel that you will thoroughly enjoy.
My task now becomes tracking down the earlier five "Sigma Force" novels before Rollins publishes the seventh in the series. A new fan is born.
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