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| The Judas Strain: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: James Rollins
Publisher: William Morrow
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (112 reviews)
Sales Rank: 98207
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Language: English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
ASIN: B0013L2EDQ
Publication Date: July 2, 2007
Release Date: July 2, 2007
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Product Description
judas 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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 James Rollins December 6, 2008
I enjoyed all of his books. He's one of the few authors whose books I would buy and recommend on name, alone.
 Keep it in context December 4, 2008
OK so being a biologist, it is always a bit hard for me to overlook the semi-factual and outright nonsense in books of this ilk. But once you do, it is an entertaining read. My advice is to treat this as an X-files saga or maybe a comic book without the artwork. As such, try and ignore the inane dialogs and general cliche of the characters. If you go into it that way, you'll be entertained.
Should have been abridged with a more complete ending November 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It has always been a mystery to me why a lot of writers have a few good books and then a mediocre one. This is the fifth Rollins Book that I have read; two have been five star, Black Order: A Sigma Novel (Sigma Force Novels) and Ice Hunt, and the others something less, like this one.
Part of the plot was unrealistic such as four people were captured and all were kept alive as they traveled to other countries. One of these, a bodyguard, was kept alive by this vicious group that had no qualms about killing hundreds of innocent victims. Was this manufactured since he was used later on in the story? Another woman switched sides so many times it is unbelievable that either side would have trusted her more than once, or twice at the most.
You had to set aside your disbelieve when it came to the group's code-breaking discussions and just skip over the dialog as you knew the answer would just pop-out from the discussion. A lot of the book was too wordy and an abridged version would have made for a better read.
This was the fourth book in the Sigma Force series which is not a problem if only the main characters are carried forth from book to book, but Rollins seems to like to leave a question about some characters for resolution in the next book. Someone in a review for a previous Rollins book said they didn't understand why `Seichan' was even introduced but guess she would be needed in a later book. Well yes she was needed in this book and became one of the main characters but was allowed to escape at the end. Will she be in the next book?
Other than what I mentioned here the book was well written and kept my interest but had an incomplete ending in several respects.
 Judas is a fitting name October 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
After finishing this book, I felt betrayed and it was definitely a strain to get through it. There are plenty of good action adventure fiction stories out there so don't waste your time or money with this author.
Sadly, I bought 2 books by this author at the same time: Judas Strain and Black Order. I struggled to finish Judas Strain, finding the dialog, story and action contrived and hard to follow at times. I gave up after 200 pages of Black Odor, finding it even worse.
The books by Preston and Child are generally much better and their worst novel is far better than either Judas Strain or Black Order.
Great book October 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As usual, Rollins delevers a book full of action and thrills. The masterpiece that I have come to expect from his every release. A must read!!!!!!!!
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