The Judas Strain

A Sigma Force Novel, Book 4

By: James Rollins

Narrated by: Peter J. Fernandez

Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

ju-das strain, n. A scientific term for an organism that drives an entire species to extinction

New York Times best-selling author James Rollins returns with a terrifying story of an ancient menace reborn to plague the modern world...and of an impossible hope that lies hidden in the most shocking place imaginable: within the language of angels.

From the depths of the Indian Ocean, a horrific plague has arisen to devastate humankind - a disease that's unknown, unstoppable, and deadly. But it is merely a harbinger of the doom that is to follow. Aboard a cruise liner transformed into a makeshift hospital, Dr. Lisa Cummings and Monk Kokkalis, operatives of SIGMA Force, search for answers to the bizarre affliction. But there are others with far less altruistic intentions. In a savage and sudden coup, terrorists hijack the vessel, turning a mercy ship into a floating bio-weapons lab.

A world away, SIGMA's commander, Gray Pierce, thwarts the murderous schemes of a beautiful would-be killer who holds the first clue to the discovery of a possible cure. Pierce joins forces with the woman who wanted him dead, and together they embark upon an astonishing quest following the trail of the most fabled explorer in history: Marco Polo. But time is an enemy as a worldwide pandemic grows rapidly out of control. As a relentless madman dogs their every step, Gray and his unlikely ally are being pulled into an astonishing mystery buried deep in antiquity and in humanity's genetic code. And as the seconds tick closer to doomsday, Gray Pierce will realize he can truly trust no one, for any one of them could be...a Judas.

©2007 Jim Czajkowski (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Action abounds...as the characters from the previous novel range over the globe. There are murders, disfiguring diseases, pirates, cannibals, and, oh yes, people who glow in the dark....this book is great good fun, if readers suspend their disbelief." ( Library Journal)

Silly

Silly & a bit tedious. A lot happens, problem is you won't care.

This is one you won't want to put down.

This is the first book by James Rollins I have listened to and I must say it was a delight. A thriller that mixes reality and fantasy is just my cup of tea. Rollins keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting to know more and then he delivers the twist. Great book!

love this one

classic Rollins. best over of the bunch, really has all the good parts from this series

Half and half

Starts out exciting, storyline is definately excellent. It was just all over the place and a bit long. Not bad, not great.

Sigma rules

didnt like the ending left too many unanswered questions was it a dream for Susan?

wow the adventure has just got bettet

The author's imagination is powerful the story itself is full of twists and turns that continues to grab you and you don't want to put it down

Why James, why?

What made the experience of listening to The Judas Strain the most enjoyable?

Like all of Rollins's books, this book was thought provoking, engaging, and thoroughly entertaining.

Would you recommend The Judas Strain to your friends? Why or why not?

I recommend James Rollins to anyone who I think might enjoy his books.

Any additional comments?

Trying not to give any spoilers away, but James, why can't you just let events play out naturally? The end of this book was the worst in the entire series because you chose not to make the hard decision.

wow!!!!!

Absolutely captivating from the very first sentence. Right along side Wilbur Smith as one of the greats in todays fiction.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK

The SIGMA series is just so captivating !

Hard to follow

What made the experience of listening to The Judas Strain the most enjoyable?

It was a good story but too much going on at one time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Judas Strain?

None stand out over the others.

What about Peter J. Fernandez’s performance did you like?

He made it believable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No way