New release in the tremendously popular Sigma Force series by James Rollins!  I had the privilege of reading an advance copy :)

Year published: 2012
Category: science thriller; series (Sigma Force #8)
Tech rating 3 out of 5

ScienceThrillers Review:
James Rollins does it again with an action-packed, can't-stop-reading thriller loaded with plenty of science-y plot elements. The Sigma Force series is now eight volumes deep; Bloodline continues the team's adventures and follows their personal lives. This installment has a special focus on development of the character Seichan. {If you're a thriller fan and you haven't read any Sigma Force novels, you simply must. I recommend you start at the beginning, with Sandstorm, though Rollins makes it easy for new readers to pick up and enjoy any volume in the series. Check out the whole list of Rollins' books here.}

What's new in Bloodline? The science themes are related to advanced reproductive technologies, a molecular biology secret kept by a hidden society across millenia, and the key to immortality.

What fans will really be talking about, however, is two new characters who temporarily join Sigma Force in this novel: Captain Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane, who are absolutely sensational. Rollins' veterinarian bona fides shine through with scenes set in the dog's point of view. (Get a glimpse of this duo in the short story ebook exclusive TRACKER now available for download.)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Rollins' novels are just plain fun to read. Highly recommend. As a bonus, they're suitable for a wide audience (PG-13 at most), are always imaginative, and have excellent portrayals of female characters--some of the best written by a male author.

Biohazard rating: 3 out of 5. Science is an essential part of the plot, but as is typical of Sigma Force novels, the tech wanders (happily) from science into speculative fiction.

Note: Author James Rollins begins a nationwide book signing tour on June 26. Check here to find out when he will be in your neighborhood.

FCC disclaime r: I received a free digital ARC of this book and did not make any promises in exchange.