The Last Oracle

A Sigma Force Novel, Book 5

By: James Rollins

Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez

Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

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?

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?

©2008 James Czajkowski (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

Must Listen

James Rollins does it again! From the beginning to the end you’re engaged!
Unsure if there is a chronological order but, if there is can someone please let me know.

Enjoyed it completely

Wish there was a follow up to this one.
Enjoyed the entire reading and was sorry to see it end.
Mr. Rollins did good with this one and would recommend it if you enjoy his work.

Good listen

Good story that kept me entertained. The most annoying part was that there was a 30 second music clip played between chapters. And the music still plays when the narrator starts talking. Other than that, it was a good book.

So good!

I attempted to read the paperback version a couple of years ago, and I just couldn't get into it for some reason... listening to it, with this narrator, had me hanging on every chapter! Also, GREAT improvement with the Chapter separations (unlike the previous book)! Already downloading the next one!

Love James Rollins

Some of the haters out there can shove it. I've ready some pretty crappy reviews about Rollins's work, but personally, I like the ride. I like the story telling and he's done his historical homework. Writing Historical fiction and maintaining truth and fact while at the same time spinning an amazing yard is HARD. Rollins makes it look easy. (Wish my writing came together as effortlessly as Rollins makes it feel).

Yep, another very good Rollins book. This is what's important to me in a good book: Did I learn something? Was I entertained? Would I listen to it again or recommend it? Rollins checks all those boxes and more. The rest of you critical arm chair wanna-be's can stuff it!

Not my favorite so far but still really good

The story was really good although it was severely lacking in my favorite part which is the strong connection to the past and a need to follow a secret path through history. I mean it's there but not so much at the forfront as it is in other books

Also can't stand the suspenseful bumper music. it's a waste of time and breaks any immersion into the story, forcing me back to reality.

Always a Great Escape!

James Rollins books are always a Great Escape...they take you on an incredible journey as well as always a thrilling ride featuring a time crunching escape. There is always a puzzle and The Last Oracle has yet another thrilling puzzle and continuous chase. I appreciate the characters who are strong and yet have flaws. I have read or listened to all his books and each time I am taken with the BOND-ESQUE, DaVinci Code style adventure. OKay so some is totally unrealistic, but Rollins makes it imaginative. Also the narrator is SUPERB, changes voices and accents easily, a pleasure to absord and listen too.

loved it

Great combination of science and fiction, fun story to listen to, excited for the next book.

Can I get the audible without the dramatic music??

The dramatic music at the beginning of each chapter was very distracting and annoying. It was hard to hear the narrative over the instrumental music. It took away from the experience for me and didn’t flow well with the chapter openings. The drums and music should not drown out the spoken words. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.

Awesome book!

Another thriller by James Rollins. I’ve been listening to the Sigma Series in order and am loving them!