Deep in the Rocky Mountains, a gruesome discovery—hundreds of mummified bodies—stir international attention and fervent controversy. Despite doubts to the bodies' origins, the local Native American Heritage Commission lays claim to the prehistoric remains, along with the strange artifacts found in the same cavern: gold plates inscribed with an unfathomable script.
During a riot at the dig site, an anthropologist dies horribly. All evidence points to a radical group of Native Americans, including one agitator who escapes with a vital clue to the murder and calls on the one person who might help—her uncle, Painter Crowe, director of Sigma Force. To protect his niece and uncover the truth, Painter will ignite a war across the nation's most powerful intelligence agencies. Yet, an even greater threat looms as events in the Rocky Mountains have set in motion a geological meltdown that threatens the entire western half of the U.S.
From the volcanic peaks of Iceland to the blistering deserts of the American Southwest, from the gold vaults of Fort Knox to the bubbling geysers of Yellowstone, Painter Crowe joins forces with commander Gray Pierce to penetrate the shadowy heart of a dark cabal, one that has been manipulating American history since the founding of the thirteen colonies. But can he discover the truth before it destroys all he holds dear?
About the Author
Spelunker, scuba diver, and all-around adventure junkie James Rollins sold his veterinary practice in Sacramento, California, to concentrate full-time on writing -- his thirst for thrills clearly informing his bestselling novels, including Black Order, Subterranean and The Judas Strain.
Industry Reviews
"A first-class, breathtaking adventure that will have readers whizzing through the pages. The only thing wrong with this tale: it has to end."--Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars) on The Devil Colony "From the hidden Indian treasure, to the Fort Knox secrets, to the conspiracy at the beginning of the United States The Devil Colony gives you every reason why you'll want to be a member of Sigma Force."--Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle on The Devil Colony "Terrible secrets, the sweep of history, an epic canvas, breathless action...nobody--and I mean nobody--does this stuff better than Rollins."--Lee Child on The Devil Colony "Riveting....Rollins gets better with each book, and his position at the top of this particular subgenre remains unshaken."--Publishers Weekly on The Devil Colony "James Rollins delivers one of the best thrillers of the year in The Devil Colony, an amazing amalgam of history, science and adventure."--Associated Press on The Devil Colony A first-class, breathtaking adventure that will have readers whizzing through the pages. The only thing wrong with this tale: it has to end. --Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars) on The Devil Colony" From the hidden Indian treasure, to the Fort Knox secrets, to the conspiracy at the beginning of the United States The Devil Colony gives you every reason why you ll want to be a member of Sigma Force. --Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle on The Devil Colony" Terrible secrets, the sweep of history, an epic canvas, breathless action...nobody and I mean nobody does this stuff better than Rollins. --Lee Child on The Devil Colony" Riveting....Rollins gets better with each book, and his position at the top of this particular subgenre remains unshaken. --Publishers Weekly on The Devil Colony" James Rollins delivers one of the best thrillers of the year in The Devil Colony, an amazing amalgam of history, science and adventure. --Associated Press on The Devil Colony"
