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David McK (3932 KP) rated Kingdom of Bones (Sigma Force #16) in Books

Oct 22, 2023  
Kingdom of Bones (Sigma Force #16)
Kingdom of Bones (Sigma Force #16)
James Rollins | 2022 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
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I read this in the latter stages of 2023, approximately 3 years after the Covid-19 Worldwide pandemic had first struck.

It was a little uncomfortable doing so at first, especially as the main driver for the plot was the start of a worldwide pandemic that badly affected the Human Race.

Caused by mans encroachment of, and deforestation of, Nature.

Sound at all familiar?

Indeed, in his foreward the author even states that he debated finishing the novel for that very reason ...

Anyway, once you get past the uncomfortable feeling, what you have here is a fairly standard Sigma Force story, with Guy Pierce and his team racing against the clock to find the cause of, and a cure to, the contagion whilst other members of the team look for a scientific solution.

I have to say, however, that this particular entry didn't gel as much with me: perhaps because of the complete sidelining of Seichan and Guy's home life? Perhaps because I didn't find the heavy focus on the natural world as interesting as those that focus more on history (and mythology).

Whatever the reason, it just didn't come across as enjoyable to me.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated Lie Down with Dogs in Books

Jul 17, 2026 (Updated Jul 17, 2026)  
Lie Down with Dogs
Lie Down with Dogs
Liz Milliron | 2022 | Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Changes Comes Racing at Jim and Sally
Jim Duncan has finally made the switch from patrol to investigations, and he and his new partner have landed a case on his first day. The dead body has been in the house for a few days before it is found, but they also find a greyhound in a cage in the background. Meanwhile, Sally Castle is making the leap from the public defender’s office to a private law firm. Her first client is an accountant accused of taking money from a greyhound nonprofit. As Sally and Jim investigate, will they find that their cases connect?

There are plenty of changes afoot in this book, and I enjoyed how that changes provided some added storylines. All of this let us get to know Jim and Sally even better without losing the supporting players I’ve come to love. The story is strong and kept me engaged all the way to the logical climax. In fact, I wasn’t complaining when I got to read the second half in one day. I even learned a bit more about greyhounds. If you aren’t yet reading Liz’s books, you are really missing out.
  
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