Sandstorm

A Sigma Force Novel, Book 1

By: James Rollins

Narrated by: John Meagher

A heart-stopping novel of adventure and suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins—the first in his critically acclaimed Sigma Force series

A freak explosion in the British Museum in London ignites a perilous race for an earth-shaking power source buried deep beneath the sands of history. Painter Crowe is an agent for Sigma Force, a covert arm of the Defense Department tasked with keeping dangerous scientific discoveries out of enemy hands. When an ancient artifact points the way toward the legendary “Atlantis of the Sands,” Painter must travel across the world in search of the lost city–and a destructive power beyond imagining.

But Painter has competition. A band of ruthless mercenaries, led by a former friend and ally, are also intent on claiming the prize, and they will destroy anyone who gets in their way. Ancient history collides with cutting-edge science–with the safety of the world at stake.

great book

I really enjoyed this book so much I was disappointed when it was over. will listen to this one again.

So This is the Beginning of Sigma

I have read several books by Mr. Rollins. I had heard of Sigma and thought I should start at the beginning with the first in the series. I found the book lacking in something. I could enjoy as much as his others. I can't quite put my finger on it. I believe it was about character flaws. Everybody except Painter needed some psychoanalysis or at the very least some counseling. This doesn't mean I will skip over Rollins or his books in the future, but I probably will stick to the ones without Sigma.

Exceptional.

This was the first time I've read/listened to the author or narrator. I really liked the storyline. The reading was very good too.

A fun thrill ride through Persian History

My first James Rollins book and I'm hooked. Listening to Sandstorm felt like I was seeing a movie in my mind's eye, first the British Museum then the Arabian coast.. His blend of current events with historical facts and fiction is delicious. His descriptions of places and events was a revelation to me. I'm looking forward to finishing my second Rollins book, "Map of Bones" now.. Enjoy Sandstone, and yes, I did have to look up some of the people and places in Wikipedia.

This series is going to consume my whole world and I love it.

This was my first foray into James Rollins' work, but I can see I'll be spending a lot of time with Mr. Rollins. He has such a variety of well-rounded characters, crafted so well that it's hard to remember they are fictional. Even the antagonists are sympathetic, or even likable, which makes their fight with the main characters all the more difficult.

While there is romance in this story and it plays a decent-sized part, it doesn't consume the story, but adds to it.

I truly enjoyed listening to the recording. The narrator has a very easy voice to listen to and he narrates the emotions of the characters well.

Now I need to go buy the next book. This series is going to consume my whole world and I love it.