The Judas Strain: A Novel

The Judas Strain: A Novel
by James Rollins

The Judas Strain: A Novel
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Author: James Rollins
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-07-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: William Morrow

Book Reviews of The Judas Strain: A Novel

Book Review: Quick read, interesting premises, alot of headache
Summary: 3 Stars

A page-turning read that was a modern day blend of pseudo-science with mystical undercurrents and cold science to offer a firm jumping off point. The depth of research also gave credence to the plot's liberal scientific core, allowing you to believe and look up the various facts and test whether they are in fact true. The result was a spy novel, with heavy-hand of modernity that was basically a mystery-chase book. It brings to mind Criton, The DaVinci Code and the Patriot Games universe all rolled into one.



The novel travels around the world in an obvious ploy towards Hollywood appeal, a la National Treasrure. Which is the main undoing of the novel- too much detail and too much over the top sequences of events. Everything fits together so-perfectly, like a Bond book, and leaves a great deal of disbelief to the whole story. Still, it was an engaging enough read, if the authors attempt at stylistic prose could be waded through. The attempts at poetic scenic descriptions were more tedious and brutal than helpful as their intended pauses were obviously meant to reflect on the various beautific locations described in the book. The characters too were entirely one-dimensional; for instance Kowalski was hinted at being more-than-meets-the-eye, yet no depth was even charted there. The writing was also at times both confusing and too detailed. Some memorable moments though were executed well, specifically the "Crab Wave" scene. Also, the good-guy bad-guy clich? was overfed to the point of distaste. It was however interesting to see each 'villain' become victim to their own vices, so the failed attempt at poetic wordplay was revived by the authors clear fascination with the horrifics of justice, or its inclusion meant to be purely for the benefit of the reader, which I suspect was mostly the case. It was a quick read, more for its pulp, Hollywood-esc distraction appeal than anything else.

Summary of The Judas Strain: A Novel

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 plague the modern world . . . and of an impossible hope that lies hidden in the most shocking place imaginable: within the language of angels.

From the depths of the Indian Ocean, a horrific plague has arisen to devastate humankind-a disease that's unknown, unstoppable . . . and deadly. But it is merely a harbinger of the doom that is to follow.

Aboard a cruise liner transformed into a makeshift hospital, Dr. Lisa Cummings and Monk Kokkalis-operatives of the shadowy covert organization SIGMA Force-search for answers to the bizarre affliction that has inexplicably washed ashore. But there are others with far less altruistic intentions. In a savage and sudden coup, terrorists hijack the vessel, turning a mercy ship into a floating bio-weapons lab.

At a Fourth of July celebration a world away, SIGMA's commander Gray Pierce thwarts the murderous schemes of a beautiful assassin-a would-be killer who holds the first clue to the discovery of a possible cure. With the fate of every man, woman, and child on Earth hanging in the balance, Pierce joins forces with the woman who wanted him dead, and together they embark upon an astonishing quest-one that winds through Venetian tombs, Byzantine cathedrals, and jungle-encrusted ruins-following the trail of the most fabled explorer in history: Marco Polo.

But time is an enemy as a worldwide pandemic grows rapidly out of control. And as a relentless madman dogs their every step, Pierce and his unlikely ally are being pulled into an astonishing mystery buried deep in antiquity and in humanity's genetic code. And as the seconds tick closer to doomsday, Pierce will realize he can truly trust no one-not the bewitching enigma who runs at his side or even those who are closest to him-for any one of them could be . . . a Judas.

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