Map of Bones by James Rollins

A High-Tech Archeological Thriller of Ancient Alchemy, Sacred Relics, and Medieval Secret Societies

During a mass at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, armed assassins dressed as monks launch a bloody raid, stealing the sacred relics of the Three Magi and killing scores of worshippers. Recognizing the catastrophic potential of what was taken, the Vatican calls upon Sigma Force—a covert defense department unit of special forces operatives trained as elite scientists—led by Commander Grayson Pierce.

The investigation reveals that the stolen bones are actually a rare alchemical substance: ancient, superconducting monoatomic gold with terrifying technological and destructive power. Pursued across Europe and the Mediterranean by the Dragon Court—a lethal, centuries-old secret society—Pierce and his team must decode clues hidden in medieval cathedrals, the lost tomb of Alexander the Great, and ancient trial records to stop a global genocide.

Why You’ll Love This Book

New York Times bestselling author James Rollins delivers a blockbuster military-archeological thriller that seamlessly pairs cutting-edge quantum physics with ancient religious mysteries. Featuring relentless globe-trotting action, lethal secret societies, and high-tech investigative tradecraft, this book is essential reading for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Steve Berry.