{"product_id":"the-devil-colony-a-sigma-force-novel","title":"The Devil Colony: A Sigma Force Novel","description":"About James Rollins\n\nJAMES 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.\n\nThe Critics Rave\n\nThe 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.\"\n\nNPR 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.\"\n\nThe Story Teller's Story\n\nAs 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.\n\nBefore 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.\n\nExplosive Page-Turning Adventures\n\nThe 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.\n\nJames 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.)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0061785652\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0061785652.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rollins, James\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Mass market paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Mass market paperback in ACCEPTABLE condition. Book is perfectly usable, but has heavy wear or cosmetic issues which may include a cocked spine, creased spine, heavy wear, yellowed pages, price stickers, etc. Cover art may be different from that shown in photo.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122241568829,"sku":"BVV.0061785652.A","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0061785652-0.jpg?v=1776891229","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-devil-colony-a-sigma-force-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}