New York Times Bestselling Author
Republished in a hardcover edition, the wildly inventive, thrill ride adventure set deep in the mysterious jungles of South America from New York Times bestselling author James Rollins. . . . “A real page-turner . . . Rollins keeps the story in overdrive, with plenty of twists and turns before the final shocker.”—Douglas Preston
While on an expedition to Peru, archaeologist Dr. Henry Conklin makes several startling discoveries. High amid the the snow-capped Andes a mysterious mummy is found hidden in a cave. And deep in the sweltering jungle below, the remains of an ancient Incan city hiden from human eyes for centuries is unearthed.
Nestled between two soaring peaks, this mysterious ancient territory called Cloud Ruins has remained undisturbed for centuries, protected by ingenious traps that only the most clever and courageous dare to maneuver. But where the perilous journey inward ends—in the cold, shrouded heart of a breathtaking necropolis—something else is waiting for Conklin, his nephew Sam, and their exploratory party. A thing created by Man, yet not human. Something powerful . . . something astonishing . . . something terrifying. And now their amazing adventure of discovery has been transformed into the ultimate challenge: survival.
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine and resides in the Sierra Nevada mountains. An avid spelunker and certified scuba enthusiast, he can often be found underground or underwater.
"The action moves quickly from cliffhanger to cliffhanger, and no adventure fan could think of putting it down."
- Tampa Tribune
"James Rollins knows adventure."
- Chicago Sun-Times
"The modern master of the action thriller . . . nobody does it better."
- Providence Journal-Bulletin
"One of the most inventive storyteller writing today."
- Lincoln Child
"Mind-boggling. 'What Ifs' abound in the thrilling novels by James Rollins."
- Sacramento Bee
"Rollins delivers."
- Charleston Post & Courier
"His books have everything. . . . Yet it works, because Rollins is a master of controlled chaos."
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"The Thriller King."
- Connecticut Post online