Map of Bones

A Sigma Force Novel, Book 2

By: James Rollins

Narrated by: John Meagher

Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

During a crowded service at a cathedral in Germany, armed intruders in monks' robes unleash a nightmare of blood and destruction. But the killers have not come for gold; they seek a more valuable prize: the bones of the Magi who once paid homage to a newborn savior...a treasure that could reshape the world.

With the Vatican in turmoil, SIGMA Force leaps into action. An elite team of scientific and Special Forces operatives under the command of Grayson Pierce and accompanied by Lieutenant Rachel Verona of Rome's carabinieri, they are pursuing a deadly mystery that weaves through the sites of the Seven Wonders of the World and ends at the doorstep of an ancient, mystical, and terrifying secret order. For there are those with dark plans for the stolen sacred remains that will alter the future of humankind...when science and religion unite to unleash a horror not seen since the beginning of time.

©2005 Jim Czajkowski (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"This novel about an ancient secret society and the race to find priceless antiquities is sure to be compared to Dan Brown's i>Da Vinci Code, but, in every way, it's a much better book....even those who found Brown's opus unpalatable will thoroughly enjoy the taste of this one." ( Booklist)

Meh, Just . . . meh

The writing is chock full of clichés, and a book that it seems I've already read in one form or another several times already. Overall, Map of Bones is elementary, amateurish, and requires way too much suspension of disbelief, even considering the genre. Perhaps the situation would have improved with a better choice of narrator. Sorry, Mr. Meagher, but I just don't think you're meant to narrate this type of book.

to many times !

it just kept hopping over over over
could have been twice and done, Should have been twice and done!

love this series

I enjoyed the research done to make this seem plausible.. At the end, the author explains which was based on fact versus fiction.

Really enjoyed this one

Great story. Enjoyed this one very much. The narration lacked a little something, but was not too bad.

My first James Rollins book. I will definitely try another.

Good listen for a car trip or relaxing pool or beach side. Some interesting plot details. Enjoyed the background cultural information about the Vatican and secret societies interesting. Also enjoyed trying to figure out who was really on whose side. (Can't say more without giving away some plot twist.

Narrator's voice quality sometimes made it difficult to distinguish which character was speaking. Story could have used a little more editing to make it tighter. Feels rushed in some places rather than taut. Perhaps an abridged version would have worked better for me.

Great story!

After the first few chapter I really started to get into the story. Has a different tone then the first book, but in the sense that it was different not bad. if you liked the first book you will like this one.

Great

Where does Map of Bones rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I have enjoyed everybody so far from James Rollins. If you like mystery, espionage, with a bit of fantasy you will love these books... Just make sure your paying attention because they move fast! :)

Thrilling scientific and historical tale

There is some truth woven into this interesting fictional thriller. The characters are easy to relate to. Surprises through out! I couldn't stop listening!

LOVE this series!!

I am hooked on this series! Great characters, story lines and amazing research!! Well read and performed.

Not a bad story but it could be a lot better

Not a very satisfied Ending to the story. Was interesting to hear about different things from the Bible some of the mythology