The Last Oracle: A Novel (Sigma Force)

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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?

A master at combining historical and religious intrigue with edge-of-your-seat adventure, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins brings back SIGMA Force to battle a group of rogue scientists who've unleashed a bioengineering project that could bring about the extinction of humankind.

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?

What Customers Say About The Last Oracle: A Novel (Sigma Force):

The "formula" in his stories, as mentioned by one of the reviewers, was also very evident. I actually never expected it, but I was crying like a kid while reading the last few chapters. I've only read 2 of his novels (Doomsday Key and this one), and in terms of action, I liked the Doomsday Key better, but for drama, I'd go with this. I actually had a couple of "I knew it" moments, so I should probably stay out of the Sigma series, unless the others have the same formula as well. The action was still good though. One of my problems with the novel was that I felt that there were some things missing in the story, and some parts felt kind of awkward. -_-Kowalski was funnier than ever though. All in all, it was a fun experience reading the book.

The Last OracleBy James RollinsThis book was received from LibraryThing in their Early Reviewers program.My first introduction to James Rollins Sigma Force series was a fast paced, unbelievable story line that keeps you reading all night. With a bit of history, romance, science fiction and secret government agencies of several countries, you are draw into a tale of super heroes, evil villains and ethical questions.Are we really the good people.sometimes I wonder about the higher powers that float above us ordinary people.Rollins even solves the mystery of the fate of his friend Monk from The Judas Strain. I will definitely pick up the first four books in this series to read.If you want to read a story that holds your attention, makes you yell as well as cry, then by all means read this book.

if the book summary would have actually have anything to do with the book, it would have been great.I found it boring and formulaic and abandoned all hope after 200 somewhat pages, I don't plan to finish it unless the 2012 apocalypse is really real and it is the last book left on earth.Clever title as well, kudos for that. otherwise a waste of my time and money

"The woman stared at the child, back to him. I won't get too long-winded here, so I just wanted to express how well-done this novel was written and conceived.

While I was mildly disappointed with Brown's "The Lost Symbol", I am extremely enthusiastic about "The Last Oracle". I'm a huge fan of James Rollins, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, Dan Brown, and writers of that ilk, so I always have high expectations anytime I get to sit down with one of their novels.

I admit getting a little too emotional after learning the fate of one of the novel's core heroes. The Sigma novels never really grabbed me in the same way that Preston/Child's Pendergast series did, but this book may have converted me over into super fan-dom.

This book was everything you could ask for.action, mystery, drama, humor, and most of all, emotion. As far as Sigma novels go, I would place Judas Strain slightly ahead of this one, but this is definitely a must-read.As an amusing sidenote, on this publication there is a MASSIVE typo on page 451.

Her entire form shook as TEATS spilled in shining streaks of joy."

These historical fiction novels are excellent reads. They give just enough historical facts paired with a fictional story to make it a book you don't want to put down until its finished.