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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext High in the Andes, Dr. Henry Conklin discovers a 500-year-old mummy that should not be there. While deep in the South American jungle, Conklin's nephew, Sam, stumbles upon a remarkable site nestled between two towering peaks, a place hidden from human eyes for thousands of years. Ingenious traps have been laid to ensnare the careless and unsuspecting, and wealth beyond imagining could be the reward for those with the courage to face the terrible unknown. But where the perilous journey inward ends—in the cold, shrouded heart of a breathtaking necropolis—something else is waiting for Sam Conklin and his exploratory party. A thing created by Man, yet not humanly possible. Something wondrous . . . something terrifying. Zusammenfassung “A real page-turner….Rollins keeps the story in overdrive! with plenty of twists and turns before the final shocker.” —Douglas Preston! co-author of The Monster of Florence A classic adventure from James Rollins! the author of The Doomsday Key! The Last Oracle! The Judas Strain! Black Order! and other pulse-pounding! New York Times bestselling thrillers! Excavation carries readers deep into the jungles of South America! and into the terrifying heart of dark mysteries that should never be unearthed.
