Exploring the possibility of the biblical plagues reoccurring on a global scale, this book delves into the historical and scientific implications of such events. It examines the intersection of faith and modern understanding, raising questions about humanity's resilience and the potential for catastrophic occurrences in today's world. Through a thought-provoking narrative, it challenges readers to consider the relevance of ancient texts in contemporary times and the lessons that can be drawn from them.
Beneath the Vatican lies the Necropolis, a labyrinth of catacombs housing the bones of St. Peter and early Christian martyrs. Here, the mysterious Sect of the Sanguines dwells, waiting to emerge as the Church's emissaries in times of crisis, tasked with securing artifacts and mediating dangerous negotiations.
As an escalating scourge of grisly murders sweeps the globe, archaeologist
Erin Granger must decipher the truth behind an immortal prophecy foretold in
the Blood Gospel, a tome written by Christ and lost for centuries: The
shackles of Lucifer have been loosened, and his Chalice remains lost. It will
take the light of all three to forge the Chalice anew and banish him again to
his eternal darkness. With the Apocalypse looming, Erin must again join forces
with Army Sergeant Jordan Stone and Father Rhun Korza to search for a treasure
lost for millennia. But the prize has already fallen into the hands of their
enemy, a demon named Legion, before whom even the walls of the Vatican will
fall. The search for the key to salvation will take Erin and the others across
centuries and around the world, from the dusty shelves of the Vatican's secret
archives to lost medieval laboratories, where ancient alchemies were employed
to horrific ends. All the while, they are hunted, besieged by creatures of
uncanny skill and talent. As clues are dug free from ancient underground
chapels and found frozen in icy mountain caverns, Erin will discover that the
only hope for victory lies in an impossible act--one that will destroy not
only her, but all she loves. To protect the world, Erin must walk through the
very gates of Hell and face the darkest of enemies: Lucifer himself. With The
Blood Gospel, the first novel in the Order of the Sanguines series, James
Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell combined science, myth, and religion to introduce
a breathtaking world where miracles hold new meaning and the fight for good
over evil is far more complicated than we ever dreamed. And now, in this epic
conclusion to the Sanguines trilogy, Blood Infernal, they take us to the very
pit of Hell itself, making us peer into the abyss and face our greatest fears,
to answer the ultimate question: what price will we pay for true salvation?
Carved into a moving island of ice twice the size of the United States, Ice Station Grendel has been abandoned for more than seventy years. The twisted brainchild of the finest minds of the former Soviet Union, it was designed to be inaccessible and virtually invisible. But an American undersea research vessel has inadvertently pulled too close—and something has been sighted moving inside the allegedly deserted facility, something whose survival defies every natural law. And now, as scientists, soldiers, intelligence operatives, and unsuspecting civilians are drawn into Grendel's lethal vortex, the most extreme measures possible will be undertaken to protect its dark mysteries—because the terrible truths locked behind submerged walls of ice and steel could end human life on Earth.
In a high-stakes adventure, Sigma Force faces an ancient threat that endangers humanity's future. To combat this peril, they are forced to ally with their most despised enemy, highlighting themes of unlikely partnerships and moral dilemmas. The story promises intense action and suspense as the characters navigate treacherous alliances to save the world.
The book delves into the challenges faced by African Americans in achieving their full potential, exploring systemic barriers and societal factors that hinder progress. It offers insights into the historical context of these issues and proposes actionable solutions aimed at empowerment and advancement within the community. Through analysis and discussion, it seeks to inspire change and foster a deeper understanding of the obstacles that persist today.
In Washington, D.C., a homeless man takes an assassin's bullet and dies in Commander Gray Pierce's arms. A bloody coin clutched in the dead man's hand—an ancient relic that can be traced back to the Greek Oracle of Delphi—is the key to a conspiracy that dates back to the Cold War and threatens the very foundation of humanity. For what if it were possible to bioengineer the next great prophet—a new Buddha, Muhammad, or even Jesus? Would this Second Coming be a boon . . . or would it initiate a chain reaction that would result in the extinction of humankind? Vital seconds are ticking rapidly away as Pierce races across the globe in search of answers, one step ahead of ruthless killers determined to reclaim the priceless artifact. Suddenly the future of all things is balanced on the brink between heaven and hell—and salvation or destruction rests in the hands of remarkable children. Will the past be enough to save the future?
In this riveting follow-up to The Blood Gospel, the first book in the thrilling and atmospheric Order of the Sanguine series, New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell deliver a tale of international adventure, intrigue, suspense, and supernatural mystery involving a modern scientist, a highly secret eternal spiritual order, and a terrifying power who must join forces to bring down a ruthless and cunning enemy and prevent the Apocalypse. While exploring a tomb hidden for centuries in the depths of Masada, Israel, brilliant archaeologist Erin Granger began an incredible journey to recover a miraculous ancient artifact tied to Christ himself. The quest introduced her to a diabolical enemy determined to discover the book and use its powers for his own dark ends. It also led her to an ancient and highly secret Vatican order—known simply as the Saguines. Though she survived, the danger has only just begun . . . An attack outside Stanford University thrusts Erin back into the fold of the Sanguines. As the threat of Armageddon looms, she must unite with an ancient evil to halt the plans of a man determined to see the world end, a man known only as Iscariot.
From the depths of the Indian Ocean, a horrific plague has arisen to devastate humankind—unknown, unstoppable . . . and merely a harbinger of the doom that is to follow. Operatives of the shadowy covert organization SIGMA Force, Dr. Lisa Cummings and Monk Kokkalis search for answers to the bizarre affliction aboard a cruise liner transformed into a makeshift hospital. But a sudden and savage attack by terrorist hijackers turns the mercy ship into a floating bio-weapons lab. Time is an enemy as a worldwide pandemic grows rapidly out of control. As the seconds tick closer to doomsday, SIGMA's commander, Gray Pierce, must join forces with a beautiful assassin who tried to kill him—following the trail of the most fabled explorer in history into the terrifying heart of an astonishing mystery buried deep in antiquity and in humanity's genetic code. Humankind's ultimate betrayal will come from within . . .
