Sandstorm (Sigma Force, #1) is the first Sigma Force novel written by James Rollins. I've seen his name around many times, and years ago, I devoured a bunch of these types of novels... but for some reason, I hadn't picked up his work. Now that I'm back in the mood for archaeological thrillers with elements of natural disaster, history, religion, and science... I selected five first-in-series this month. Sigma Force revolves around an American agency that protects the world; and Painter Crowe, so...

I read this one out of order, but it was still a blast to revisit those familiar names and the background that makes Sigma so great. This first book, Sandstorm (Sigma Force, #1) by James Rollins, is basically Indiana Jones meets sci-fi. It's packed with adventure and action from start to finish, kicking off with an explosion at a section of the British Museum in London and then launching into a search for the lost city of Ubar in Oman. I'm giving it 3.5 stars... it just felt like there was a bit...

The various locations were a major plus, but honestly, **Sandstorm** felt way too drawn out, and the characters never really popped. I mean, James Rollins can usually nail the pacing, but this one just dragged. If you're looking for a quick, thrilling read, this might not be it. More like a slow burn action book, but not in a good way. For **James Rollins** fans, maybe worth a look, but as far as thriller book reviews go, I'd say there are better places to start.

Here's the thing about James Rollins – his books are utterly predictable, and he just can't seem to create any real suspense or intrigue. I’ve read a few of his books now, and they're all pretty much the same. They're the kind of books you see stacked up at the end of the aisle in your local drugstore or supermarket, and that’s about the level of reading you're getting. I just can't bring myself to read any more of his novels. **Sandstorm** was another disappointment – a wannabe Michael Crichton...

The book kicks off with an explosion at the London Museum, setting off a chain reaction of events. This leads to a series of mysteries and questions. To find the answers and the lost city of Ubar, the Sigma Force team, Lady Kara Kensington, the beautiful and brilliant Dr. Safia al-Maaz, and renowned archaeologist Omaha Dunn, journey to Oman. They face obstacle after obstacle and attack after attack. To make matters worse, Painter Crowe, a Sigma Force operative, is betrayed by a former colleague....

Nowhere near as good as I expected...I read and loved *Map of Bones*, James Rollins' most recent release, so I picked up *Sandstorm* thinking it would be just as good. I moved backwards to this predecessor because I hadn't heard of Rollins before. Mistake!I can't start a book and not finish it, and I don't like to read more than one book at a time; personal quirks I live with. Usually, I read a book a week because I usually find good reads based on reviews, research, and sales. There was nothing...

Simply put, I love this guy's work. Less "bromantic" than Clive Cussler and more accessible than Michael Crichton, both of whom I do enjoy, James Rollins' tales are just fun, adventurous, and often educational. I wanted to read the Sigma Force books in order, so it took me a while until I could track down the first in the series, *Sandstorm* - and I wasn't disappointed. With any literature of this type, you have to be able to muster up a certain suspension of belief. Sigma Force, in itself, is ...

Sandstorm kicks off with a literal bang in London and wraps up with a supposedly epic sandstorm in some ancient desert city. But honestly, by the end, I was just over it. All I saw was a dizzying mess of sand, glass, and static electricity, populated by characters as flat as cardboard. You knew the good guys would probably make it, the bad guys wouldn't, and... who cares? Everything in between felt like your average, predictable thriller, with way too many guns and explosions and not nearly enou...

Well, if you're struggling with insomnia, **Sandstorm** by James Rollins is one heck of a book to keep you company! It took me ages to finish this one because I had *so many* other things going on at the end of last year. But I'm so glad I finally picked it up, because it turned out to be a really rewarding read. If you're looking for thrilling book reviews, keep reading!Just a few of Danielle's Late Night Review Observations:1) James Rollins writes detail-oriented, science-heavy action/adventur...

This is the first novel in James Rollins's "Sigma Force" series, **Sandstorm**. It stands apart from many of the books on my reading list, quite distinctly in some instances. It's essentially an action movie rendered in book form, reminiscent of an Indiana Jones film. Rollins seems fully aware of the adventure genre he's working in; one of the characters is even playfully dubbed "Indiana Jones" from time to time. That kind of self-aware humor, the wink to the audience suggesting a lighthearted a...