The Judas Strain: A Novel
 

The Judas Strain

by James Rollins

ju·das strain, n. A scientific term for an organism that drives an entire species to extinction

A master at combining historical and scientific intrigue with cutting-edge adventure, New York Times bestselling author of Map of Bones and Black Order James Rollins returns with his most relentless, high-octane thriller to date—a terrifying story of an ancient menace reborn to... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • kingfisher
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    This is a very fast-paced book that includes some of the different patterns he’s established in the past: religious ideas, evolutionary ideas, weird and fascinating animals that kill and the intimate connection between man and his environment. All of those things are brought together with the ongoing story of Sigma and it’s done very well.

    kingfisher wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )
  • Kay C
    • Rated 5 stars

    What a great story - action doesn't ever stop!
    I am going to see what else he has written that I want to read.

    Kay C wrote this review Saturday, August 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Toni1954
    • Rated 5 stars

    What an adventure..holy milk cow. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. We love to be entertained don't we? Entertainment galore...

    Toni1954 wrote this review Monday, August 25 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Marc H
    • Rated 3 stars

    A sprawling mess of a book, "The Judas Strain" was nonetheless entertaining and extremely fast-paced. Most of the characters were interesting and there was lots of action. But what pulled the book down for me was the fact that it kept switching between mystery, historic fiction, and fantasy, almost to the point that it seemed like the writer was unsure as to which direction to go in at times. Definitely a fun summer read, though.

    Marc H wrote this review Tuesday, August 19 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Sleepy
    • Rated 5 stars

    Taken on an adventurous ride this thriller took me with it's first pages. Rollins' held a firm grasp on a plot so compelling that the book keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
    Ancient history reaching from the past into the future in the form of an ancient strain of viruses turning friend into foe: The Judas Strain.

    There is no Dan Brown here. There is something with believeable substance That takes you into the past, present and future. Likeable characters, blended fact and fiction create a masterpiece in the thriller genre. One that stays with you for a long time.

    Enjoy the ride ! You're going to travel from the Indian Ocean through Venetian tombs, Byzantine cathedrals and jungle-encrusted ruins - following the trail of the most fabled explorer in history: Marco Polo

    Sleepy wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Gisèle P
    • Rated 3 stars

    Well written and action packed HOWEVER just TOO much...not beleivable!

    Gisèle P wrote this review Wednesday, July 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Mary B
    • Rated 4 stars

    Bioterrorism with ancient bacteria. Return of old characters. With the Sigma force novels, it is better to read them in order of publication.

    Mary B wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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