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Tides of Fire: A Sigma Force Novel (Sigma Force, 17) Hardcover – August 15, 2023

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In the latest riveting thriller from James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet. 

The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region.

Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly tsunamis herald a greater cataclysm to come—for something is stirring miles under the ocean, a threat hidden for millennia.

As seas turn toxic and coastlines burn, can Sigma Force stop what has been let loose—especially as an old adversary returns, hunting them and thwarting their every move? For any hope of success, Commander Gray Pierce must search for a key buried in the past, hidden deep in Aboriginal mythology. But what Sigma could uncover is even more frightening—something that will shake the very foundations of humanity.

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“Science fiction and archaeology have had a long relationship. The link is a conviction that there is a hidden truth in the relics of dead civilizations…and that this can be uncovered by what we now know about science… The dominant figure in this area of fiction right now is James Rollins.” — Wall Street Journal

"There’s plenty of brisk action in this undersea yarn . . . . A solid Sigma Force adventure that’s sure to please thriller fans." — Kirkus Reviews on Tides of Fire

"The X-Files meets Seal Team Six in Rollins’s imaginative, pulse-pounding 17th Sigma Force thriller . . . . Rollins’s gleeful everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach works well here, nimbly balancing popcorn action with mind-blowing scientific speculation. The author has rarely been better at making the implausible feel plausible." — Publishers Weeklyon Tides of Fire

“Tides of Fire is an outstanding, high-octane read that will make you look at the world around you from a different point of view and should be treated as a cautionary tale about what our planet is capable of.” — Bookreporter.com

“Master of the Doomsday scenario, James Rollins combines earthquakes, tsunamis, and the hellish fury of the Ring of Fire with the disappearance of a Chinese nuclear submarine to reveal…a hidden sea of ancient coral like nothing seen before on our planet—harboring Medusa's power to turn human flesh into stone. Another must-read Sigma Force thriller.”
— Steve Alten, bestselling author of The Meg, Meg 2: The Trench, and The Loch, on Tides of Fire

“Exhilarating…Fans of Clive Cussler and Michael Crichton won’t want to miss this one.”  — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Kingdom of Bones

“The Sigma Force novels (this is the sixteenth) are muscular, dynamic action-adventures. But this doesn’t mean they skimp on character: Rollins knows just when to slow things down and let us get to know the players. He’s very good at this sort of thing, and his fans will surely be lining up for this one.”  — Booklist on Kingdom of Bones  

“After reading a James Rollins book, you come away not only exhilarated but having learned some valuable information in the process. Some have called him a successor to the late great Michael Crichton, and nowhere is this more evident than in Kingdom of Bones… Full of scientific adventure…extremely frightening…[Rollins] has transformed the subject matter into high-octane fiction that is impossible to put down or forget.” — Bookreporter.com

“Bestseller Rollins’s excellent 15th Sigma Force novel... marries nail-biting action with a highly imaginative premise….This is a thoughtful, nonstop thrill ride that’s an exemplar of an escapist page-turner.”  — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Last Odyssey

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JAMES ROLLINS is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. Known for unveiling unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets, Rollins' knack for breakneck pacing and stunning originality has been hailed by critics and embraced by scores of millions of readers around the world.

The Critics Rave

The New York Times says that his "roguish charm comes from his efforts to persuade readers the story is credible [through] real-life sources for his novel's science, history and geography." Rollins' rare blend of action, suspense, and knowledge was also mentioned by the Huffington Post, which stated that "After Crichton passed away in 2008 he clearly passed the baton to James Rollins, who like Crichton, is a renaissance man."

NPR calls his work "adventurous and enormously engrossing..." and the New York Journal of Books had this to say: "If you're a fan of smart, entertaining adventure fiction, this is your summer beach read writ large....All the science, all the history, and all the locations are masterfully intertwined. The characters are multi-dimensional. And the story is, well, a corker."

The Story Teller's Story

As a boy immersed in the scientific adventures of Doc Savage, the wonders of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, and pulps such as The Shadow, The Spider, and The Avenger, James Rollins decided he wanted to be a writer. He honed his storytelling skills early, spinning elaborate tales that were often at the heart of pranks played on his brothers and sisters.

Before he would set heroes and villains on harrowing adventures, Rollins embarked on a career in veterinary medicine, graduating from the University of Missouri and establishing a successful veterinary practice. This hands-on knowledge of medicine and science helps shape the research and scientific speculation that set James Rollins books apart.

Explosive Page-Turning Adventures

The exotic locales of James Rollins novels have emerged as a hybrid between imagination, research, and his extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe, as well as New Zealand, the South Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. Recent jaunts include book tours and stops across the country and several European nations to give talks, seminars, and media interviews.In recent years, much of James' travel has involved meeting readers in small and large groups, at writing and fan conferences, and even aboard seagoing "seminars." James' mentoring and coaching skills have made him a sought after writing instructor and guest speaker for workshops, symposia, conventions, and other forums throughout the country.

James Rollins is the author of nine thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, The Doomsday Key, The Devil Colony, Bloodline, and The Eye of God); six individual adventure thrillers; and the Jake Ransom middle grade series (Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow, Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx.)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (August 15, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062893076
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062893079
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.45 x 9 inches
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James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books. The New York Times says, “Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together.” NPR calls his work, “Adventurous and enormously engrossing.” Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets matched with stunning suspense. As a veterinarian, he had a practice in Sacramento for over a decade and still volunteers at local shelters. Nowadays, Rollins shares his home up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with two furry companions, Echo and Charlie. He also enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking. Of course, he loves to travel and experience new places around the world, which often inspire his next globe-trotting adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling and Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
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TIDES OF FIRE is one of those books that leave you breathless even as you change to the next page. James Rollins delivers a tour de force in his latest addition in his acclaimed Sigma Force series and this times an old foe shows up, determined to get revenge, the world is on the brink yet again and Sigma Force is forced to join forces with an enemy that will kill any of them if it comes to it. With new faces and some very familiar faces joining the hunt into history and more, Sigma Force is on deck with action from start to end in TIDES OF FIRE. With every book in this series James Rollins creates, he ramps up the action, mystery and more within the pages. TIDES OF FIRE is definitely an edge of your seat ride from start to finish and I can honestly see how nerve wracking this book was. I couldn’t put it down. It was engrossing, entertaining and the familiar characters from past books had me intrigued with their character growth seventeen books notwithstanding. Every time I pick up this author’s books, I know I am in for a ride of my life as the reader is drawn into a historical mystery that threatens the modern/present day with a calamity of epic proportions. The twists alone had me gasping in disbelief and wonder as I kept flipping the pages as I read, eager to see what else this author maestro had in store for his readers.

TIDES OF FIRE will keep the reader glued to the very end and I can attest that ending alone has me wondering just what is going to happen next for Sigma Force, Paint and the crew that helm it as this past enemy has them in its sight. This is a fast-paced story that delivered science in a way that I could understand, with mysteries of the deep sea as the center of it all. With each book, I feel this author just delivers more and more goodness to his readers because I don’t know where he gets his ideas, but TIDES OF FIRE deliver a walloping of a wild ride that left me eager to see what is next for this group as a whole doesn’t get old or stale. Each new book delivers something even more intriguing and entertaining to the series and to the main characters as a whole.
TIDES OF FIRE gave me all the feelings right from the beginning. I loved how this series centered more on a core group of Sigma’s characters (Grey, Seichan, Monk, etc.) and less on the head of the shadowy group (Painter and Kat). I love it when we see these characters continue to grow with each book and novellas and I wonder with this ending, where can this group go next? If you enjoy a fast paced, action-packed story filled with history and science then you will enjoy this series. This author is definite autobuy for me and I am eager to see where this author goes next because as James Rollins has shown, he isn’t afraid to blow up national monuments and more in his books to help make his story fly.

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4.0 out of 5 stars It’s isn’t a love story.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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I’m a fan of James Rollins. Have read all of Sigma Force books. Find them interesting and engaging.
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Joseph Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars How does the author come up with these stories !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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James Rollins delivers a tour de force in his latest addition in his acclaimed Sigma Force series and this times an old foe shows up, determined to get revenge, the world is on the brink yet again and Sigma Force is forced to join forces with an enemy that will kill any of them if it comes to it. With new faces and some very familiar faces joining the hunt into history and more, Sigma Force is on deck with action from start to end in TIDES OF FIRE. With every book in this series James Rollins creates, he ramps up the action, mystery and more within the pages. TIDES OF FIRE is definitely an edge of your seat ride from start to finish and I can honestly see how nerve wracking this book was. Every time I pick up this author’s books, I know I am in for a ride of my life as the reader is drawn into a historical mystery that threatens the modern/present day with a calamity of epic proportions. The twists alone had me gasping in disbelief and wonder as I kept flipping the pages as I read, eager to see what else this author maestro had in store for his readers.

TIDES OF FIRE will keep the reader glued to the very end and I can attest that ending alone has me wondering just what is going to happen next for Sigma Force, Paint and the crew that helm it as this past enemy has them in its sight. This is a fast-paced story that delivered science in a way that I could understand, with mysteries of the deep sea as the center of it all. With each book, I feel this author just delivers more and more goodness to his readers because I don’t know where he gets his ideas, but TIDES OF FIRE deliver a walloping of a wild ride that left me eager to see what is next for this group as a whole doesn’t get old or stale. Each new book delivers something even more intriguing and entertaining to the series and to the main characters as a whole. I cant wait for the next Sigma book Arkangel to come out next year.
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Maggie Deaton
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites of the entire series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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Deep, dark, and fascinating.... Grounded in sciences wrapped in emotions both positive and negative, this novel will elicit tears and fury. New theories of life's origins, destruction, and emergence dance hand in glove with a reminder of our fragility facing the forces of nature.... all highlighted by humanity's self destructive nature.... A fast and furious ride! Wish there were more stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A paced paced read with an intriquing construct.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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As an author myself I am always excited to read a new Rollins book as his imagination tied to science interwoven with history and adventure keeps the novel moving at a fast paced clip.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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This was a good story just not as good as previous works.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Thrilling plot with so much scary real science mixed with characters you root for!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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I have always liked James Rollins books and have read most of them. I am into archeological thrillers so I especially enjoy his Sigma series, I like how he usually takes actual historical events and adds science to them to come up with a unique approach to his storylines.
In some of his other books he has alluded to evolution however, this book seemed to be written solely for it! It seems like he wrote this book to push his atheistic evolutionary views and just used this series as a medium.
With the exception of the characters, I found this book to be vastly different than the previous books in this series as it strayed away the usual type of stories he wrote.
It could just be me, but it also seemed like there was a lot more vulgar language than usual in this book as well.
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garyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely enjoyable read.
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
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Great book, amazing read.
Fantastic enjoyable series.
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MARIA BELCHER
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnífico thriller
Reviewed in Spain on April 27, 2024
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Como siempre, tanto la historia, como los personajes ,como la acción son inmaculadas. Tengo casi todos los libros de esta saga y para mí son inmejorables.
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5.0 out of 5 stars love these books!
Reviewed in France on December 6, 2023
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As always, the book ends too fast and I am eagerly waiting for the next one. This Sigma Force series is the best!!!
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Arkesh
5.0 out of 5 stars History+mystery+science+adventure+action. Can anyone ask for more?
Reviewed in India on November 2, 2023
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It is not only the way the author spins the storyline that is captivating to the reader, but the amount of research being done to bring out certain facts Or history of our mother earth which a normal person would not have known. Love the author! Can't wait for the next book!!
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Arno Gündisch
4.0 out of 5 stars Apokalypse und kein Ende
Reviewed in Germany on October 6, 2023
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James Rollins ist für seine Over the Top-Art bekannt. Mit jedem Sigma-Roman wird die Welt aufs Neue gerettet, so dass wir alle ungestört seinem nächsten Thriller entgegenfiebern können. Was er sich aber hier leistet, sprengt alle Grenzen. Im australisch-indonesischem Raum jagt ein Erdbeben das nächste, ausserdem spielen die Korallen verrückt. Menschen werden mit einem unbekannten Gift infiziert, das sie buchstäblich versteinern läßt. Gibt es einen Zusammenhang zwischen den beiden Phänomenen? Commander Grayson Pierce ist sich da absolut sicher. Die Antwort liegt für ihn in der prähistorischen und geologischen Geschichte der Region verborgen. Leider sind auch andere an den ungewöhnlichen Vorkommnissen interessiert-man könnte daraus ja eine Waffe basteln. Und ein alter Feind von Sigma mischt wieder an vorderster Front mit.
Als dann auch noch Vulkane in Serie ausbrechen und die Zukunft ganz Südostasiens und auch der Welt auf dem Spiel steht, muss Sigma aufs Ganze gehen und sich dorthin begeben, wo noch kein Mensch sich hintraute..
Matthew Reilly und Clive Cussler standen bei der Entstehung dieses Thrillers sicherlich Pate. Leider ist der Grat zwischen Cliffhanger-Sequenzen, wissenschaftlichem Exkurs und lächerlich wirkenden Lösungsansätzen streckenweise recht schmal. Das überraschende Finale eröffnet uns einen Ausblick auf die "Mutter aller Sigma-Thriller", die vom Autor am Ende des Buches angekündigt wird. Da sind wir aber gespannt..drei Sterne wären hier adäquat gewesen, da der Thriller jedoch keine Langeweile beim Lesen aufkommen läßt, gebe ich gerne einen Stern aus Vulkanasche dazu.
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