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Experience the exciting breadth of #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins's wild imagination and adventurous spirit in this anthology of his short masterworks, including a new full-length novella featuring Captain Tucker Wayne and his military war dog, Kane, as well as eleven previously published short stories, gathered together for the first time.At the center of this breathtaking collection of short fiction?James Rollins's first-ever anthology?is the never-before-published novella ?Sun Dogs.? While trekking through the Sonora desert, a gunshot thrusts Tucker and Kane into an adventure that challenges their considerable skills. The discovery of secrets known only to the native tribes of Arizona threatens to unleash an ancient force that could irreparably alter the future. It also forces Tucker to make a terrible choice that will shatter his relationship with his soul-bonded companion Kane. As these partners learn, nothing remains buried forever and old debts must be paid, no matter the cost.
Other stories?each with an introduction by James Rollins unique to this anthology?are just as compelling:
?The Pit?: A young dog is kidnapped and brutalized into becoming the bloody champion of a dog-fighting ring. But can this tortured monster find redemption and a path back to the boy who first raised him with love and compassion?
?Tagger?: A pair of teenage street artists must protect San Francisco from a demon who has been seeking revenge for centuries.
?The Devil's Bones?: In this jungle adventure?the first joint story from Rollins and Steve Berry?Commander Gray Pierce and Cotton Malone must work together to survive a deadly threat.
The stories ?The Midnight Watch,? ?The Skeleton Key,? ?Tracker,? ?Kowalski's in Love,? ?Crash and Burn,? and ?Ghost Ship? shine light into some of Sigma Force's secrets.
Rounding out this collection are a pair of entertaining stories, ?Blood Brothers? and ?City of Screams,? that complement the Order of the Sanguines series.
Filled with adventure, intrigue, history, and speculative science,
Unrestricted Access demonstrates Rollins's remarkable creative powers and is a must-have collection for his many fans.
About the author
James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling 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.
Summary
Experience the exciting breadth of #1 New York Times
bestselling author James Rollins’s wild imagination and adventurous spirit in
this anthology of his short masterworks, including a new full-length novella
featuring Captain Tucker Wayne and his military war dog, Kane, as well as
eleven previously published short stories, gathered together for the first
time.
At the center of this breathtaking collection
of short fiction—James Rollins’s first-ever anthology—is the
never-before-published novella “Sun Dogs.” While trekking through the Sonora
desert, a gunshot thrusts Tucker and Kane into an adventure that challenges
their considerable skills. The discovery of secrets known only to the native
tribes of Arizona threatens to unleash an ancient force that could irreparably
alter the future. It also forces Tucker to make a terrible choice that will
shatter his relationship with his soul-bonded companion Kane. As these partners
learn, nothing remains buried forever and old debts must be paid, no matter the
cost.
Other stories—each with an introduction by
James Rollins unique to this anthology—are just as compelling:
“The Pit”: A young dog is kidnapped and
brutalized into becoming the bloody champion of a dog-fighting ring. But can
this tortured monster find redemption and a path back to the boy who first
raised him with love and compassion?
“Tagger”: A pair of teenage street artists
must protect San Francisco from a demon who has been seeking revenge for
centuries.
“The Devil’s Bones”: In this jungle
adventure—the first joint story from Rollins and Steve Berry—Commander Gray
Pierce and Cotton Malone must work together to survive a deadly threat.
The stories “The Midnight Watch,” “The
Skeleton Key,” “Tracker,” “Kowalski’s in Love,” “Crash and Burn,” and “Ghost
Ship” shine light into some of Sigma Force’s secrets.
Rounding out this collection are a pair of
entertaining stories, “Blood Brothers” and “City of Screams,” that complement the
Order of the Sanguines series.
Filled with adventure, intrigue, history, and
speculative science, Unrestricted Access demonstrates Rollins’s
remarkable creative powers and is a must-have collection for his many fans.
