Sigma Force Series: Book 23
Publication Date: August 15, 2023
In the latest riveting thriller from James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet.
The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region.
Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly tsunamis herald a greater cataclysm to come—for something is stirring miles under the ocean, a threat hidden for millennia.
As seas turn toxic and coastlines burn, can Sigma Force stop what has been let loose—especially as an old adversary returns, hunting them and thwarting their every move? For any hope of success, Commander Gray Pierce must search for a key buried in the past, hidden deep in Aboriginal mythology. But what Sigma could uncover is even more frightening—something that will shake the very foundations of humanity.
Curling up with a title from a renowned thriller writer is always a treat, but the latest installment from James Rollins delivered a much bigger impact in the aftermath of current events.
Tides of Fire takes readers deep into the ocean floor, reminiscent of the doomed Titan submersible tragedy. The dual storyline focuses on a deep sea expedition with 300 researchers representing many different specialties. Included in this group is Dr. Phoebe Reed, a biologist who specializes in the study of coral.
Something strange is happening to cause unrest in the sea, leading to devastating weather conditions. A deeper exploration reveals the wreckage of a Chinese submarine that might have precipitated the geological disaster.
Meanwhile, Sigma Force returns to investigate, navigating tense international relationships as they try to discover precisely what is happening. Not only do they face a physical enemy determined to seek revenge, but the enemy under the sea threatens to wipe out humanity.
The end product is a captivating, well-researched adventure full of compelling characters.
Tides of Fire creates a vivid reading experience that takes readers on an international journey and miles beneath the sea where danger lurks.
James Rollins is the author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the “hottest summer reads” (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
