The Demon Crown audiobook

The Demon Crow is the 13th book in the Sigma Force series written by James Rollins. Centered around an elite team of special agents in the US, they travel the world protecting people from unknown disasters. This time, Hawaii is under siege when killer wasps attack. But it's so much more. Rollins always combines the perfect balance of biological warfare, international espionage, and character-based plots that leave readers on the edge of their seats. I generally feel the books are about 15% too long, often getting a slight bit repetitive or prolonged, but it sure does amp up the suspense. As I have always believed, wasps and bees will kill us all. Just that buzzing sound is enough to make me cringe, and now I have an even larger fear of them. Loved the side story progression between Seichan and Gray. Very intrigued to start the next book. Only two more left til I'm current with the latest release.

The Demon Crown is book thirteen in the Sigma Force series and let me tell you that this is a favorite series of mine and I have read every book published! And, the series keep going strong with its mix of thriller, science fiction, and adventure. One thing I always find so enjoyable with the books is the history lesson you get. Like in this book which started with Alexander Graham Bell traveling to Italy to steal James Smithson (founding donor of the Smithsonian Institution) remains. Yup, true story. Quite a fascinating tale.But, what has James Smithson remains to do with this story? Well, you see he discovered something that could change the course of history and pretty much unless destruction on earth. And, of course, now someone has managed to release it. And, it's up to the Sigma Force to stop it. Without spoiling the story too much do I just want to say that there is a deadline of three days before everything is too late so they have to hurry to solve the riddle that Smithson left behind and find a "cure".As usual is the book thrillingly good, and this one is storywise better than the last book. The threat to the life on the planet felt acute especially when the story in detail revealed what could happen to the human body if the threat that has been realized would infect. Trust me, I was like "shoot me" if that would happen to me! Personally, the only drawback was that the story now and then got a bit "scientific". I'm more a history fan than science so I prefer when the characters travel over the world hunting information than stories taking place in a lab. But, that's me. Other than that was the book truly great and I can't wait for the next book to be released!I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through Edelweiss for an honest review!

My 13th adventure with sigma, it was absolutely fantastic. My inner science freak was high. Loved to see all the characters I adore over decade already 💜💜💜

As far as I'm concerned, James Rollins does it the best in the techno-thriller genre: just the right amount of action and also giving us intriguing ideas based on his extensive research. And what I also like is that, in his Author's Notes, he tells us where he gets his ideas from and recommends books to learn more about those ideas. On top of all this, I felt, after finishing "The Demon Crown," published in 2017, that it's one of the best in his Sigma Force series. As a kid, I devoured every book I could find on dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. So this story really brought out that kid in me ( I think I would've just about died reading this as a 12-year-old!) . Grayson Pierce and other stalwart Sigma Force operatives have to save the world from a plague of lethal prehistoric wasps that had been preserved in amber--shades of "Jurassic Park!!!" Now, I'm just two books behind in the series in order to catch up... definitely something to look forward to. I have to add that in my edition of the book, there is a bonus short story--"Ghost Ship." A good short story about a battle over a lost treasure. It takes place before "Demon Crown" and finds Pierce and his ex-assassin girlfriend Seichan ( fantastic character, by the way!) in Northern Australia. They get involved in a fight against a ruthless enemy--and that's not to mention the deadly saltwater crocs in the neighborhood.

ReviewThirteen books into the Sigma series and as a reader i always worry how a writer will keep a series fresh, new and exciting and with this type of book where cutting edge is key can they keep it in the realm of believable.James Rollins always amazes me with his ability to write a tight, interesting, action packed story, but most of all his ability to keep coming up with world ending scenarios that are totally realistic. Each and everyone a trial for the Sigma team, to both solve the world ending conundrum and also survive those who are trying to cause the apocalypse.Full review: Link https://parmenionbooks.wordpress.com/...

I adore the Sigma series and this could quite possibly be the best of them all!

With his unique blend of science, history and terrific storytelling skills, Rollins brings forth his most chilling Sigma Force read to date. In 1903 Alexander Graham Bell, along with his wife Mabel, rushes to Italy on a covert mission to secure the remains of James Smithson -- founder of the Smithsonian Institute -- after receiving word that his remains were in danger via a trusted friend. Buried alongside Smithson's body, Bell discoverers a secret that could solve the mysteries of life after death, but also has the ability for mass genocidal destruction. Now, years later, it has fallen into the enemy's hands for that very means. Commander Grayson Pierce, along with former Guild member and girlfriend, Seichan, are on the island of Maui when the first attack hits. Within hours, the island is overrun as this terrible evil is unleashed. With no time to lose, Gray makes a deal with the devil to have a chance at saving the human race, even if that means the ultimate sacrifice. Rollins creates a fearsome picture in his newest masterpiece. An utterly plausible future scenario combined with a tightly woven storyline, renders this a stupendous, yet terrifying read. Suspenseful and action-packed, THE DEMON CROWN is a pulse-pounding thriller flawlessly executed.~ Kris Miller, TopShelf Reviews

Absolutely loved this one!Yes, this book also follows the formula seemingly perfected by Rollins, which involves the following steps:1. Events in distant past get buried metaphorically as well as physically.2. Events in near past threaten to unearth them, but ends with tantalizing possibilities.3. In the present, some nefarious entity (earlier the Guild, then some loose canons, now again Guild) seeks to exploit those possibilities into earth-shattering stuff.4. Sigma to the rescue, with death of some valued personnel, betrayal by someone— who would invariably perish later, and some open threads.5. Temporary closure.But in this book we finally encounter one of the deadliest and most remorseless enemies that Sigma, mankind, or any other terrestrial entity have ever faced.Want to know about them? Read the book.It's what a techno-thriller should be.Highly recommended.

For the 14th or 15th time James Rollins once again delivers an absolutely fantastic novel.As I’ve said in basically all of my 5 star reviews of his books, the guy is a phenomenal author who very rarely disappoints (if we don’t count that whole Order of the Sanguines debacle from a few years back). I think what made The Demon Crown so good, aside from an actually original and entertaining story, was the way it harkened back to Rollins’s original novels, what with crazy creatures and exotic locales, while, at the same time, mixing in the familiarity of the Sigma novels where science and ancient history combine. Seriously though, The Demon Crown was a ton of fun, the best Rollins novel in 2 years, and all the evidence I need to keep him amongst my top 3 favorite authors of all time.