“One of the most inventive storytellers writing today”
—Lincoln Child, bestselling co-author of Gideon’s Corpse
“The modern master of the action thriller.”
—Providence Journal-Bulletin
“Nobody—and I mean nobody—does this stuff better than Rollins.”
—Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels
Bloodline, a breathtaking Sigma Force thriller from the phenomenal James Rollins, is further proof that, when it comes to explosive adventure and nail-biting suspense, this New York Times bestselling author is one of the very best in the business! Bloodline is a lightning-paced, unputdownable international thriller chock-full of the trademark elements that have propelled Rollins to the top of virtually every national bestseller list: cutting-edge science ingeniously blending with history and nonstop action. A relentlessly exciting tale that races across the globe, Bloodline ensnares popular series hero Commander Gray Pierce in a deadly conspiracy involving Somali pirates, the kidnapped daughter of the U.S. Vice President, and a dark secret hiding in the human genetic code. This is mystery, suspense, surprise, and ingeniously inventive storytelling as only James Rollins can do it.
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Sexual Content - 2/5
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Violence - 4/5
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Language - 3/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
From: Isaac Scego
Book Title: Blood Line
Book Author: James Rollins
Summery:
A rambunctious onslaught of endless action cliches along with less-than-average writing and impassive execution makes James Rollins' Blood Line just another forgettable notch in this unimpressive series. It may be considered "good fun" with a mindless plot, multiple explosions and gunfire. But tagged along with its problematic violence and language, they may take away from some of that "fun." This book is not for the deep thinker, nor the literary professor, nor anyone who prefers a side of heart and message along side its blood and death. These characters are neither developed enough to present heart, nor real enough to present a message. Instead, they feel like a team of macho cardboard boxes on a mission promising over-the-top action and silly dialogue—almost like the script of an 80s flick novelized by a foul-mouthed teenager. And who wants to spend their time on something like that?
Spiritual Content::
This is a book about immortality. The Gild is practically a cult and a portrait depicts earlier members of the group joining hands ceremonially in the presence of a three-headed serpent. Although it's only to demonstrate the scientific knowledge of the group at that time, it implicates some amount of necromancy in that it's implied that they had made blood oaths and spells. They search for immortality, claiming that that immortals are everywhere, "walking among us." Scripture is often taken out of context and some references to Greek and Canaanite gods.
While observing genes, a scientist comes to the conclusion that they're artificial; "God didn't make these," he says. There are numerous other mentions of other scientists "playing God." Later on, the antagonist discusses his goals; "If we succeed, God will no longer evolve man. We will." In a rather impossible situation, someone thinks that God is deaf to their cries for salvation and continues that train of thought in an indignant fashion.
Some of the old searchers will mark their clothes with their dead brothers' blood. They search for many religious artifacts, which they believe all have power for various things. Several religious references. Carrying his wife, Monk says to her, "Hand of God." Whether he was talking about his own grip or God's protection is debatable.
Sexual Content::
A man wakes up with his girlfriend and they are both naked (description is limited) for a brief, sensual moment. SeShawn and Gray do have a romantic background, and Gray often recalls kissing her and they are implied to have once slept together. A married couple is described in bed, but nothing happens. Some sexual tension arises when the woman is kidnapped (men leer at her and one accidentally touches her chest). There's also more, less disturbing sexual tension between SeShawn and Gray. Gray is in a bathtub when SeShawn comes in. They share a suggestive moment and kiss before they're interrupted. Some intimate moments and a woman briefly thinks about having sex with her husband—mildly stated. A physical relationship is mentioned, apparently initiated by her being clad in a bikini. A man throws a crude comment toward Kathryn.
A terrorist is found with a thirteen-year-old girl (completely clothed, although his pants are unbuttoned) and he is said to have raped her. The captive children of the Gild are all referred to as sex-slaves. Mentions of prostitutes and affairs. In a flashback, a woman is implied to have once been raped. Undercover, Katherine is described to have dressed suggestively as a prostitute. Details of breastfeeding are described in suggestive ways and a pregnant woman's bare breasts are described. Monk and Kathryn flirt and share a brief innuendo.
Violent Content::
A young girl is stabbed in the throat and a woman starts to be burned alive. Another is unconscious as a drill goes into her skull in minimal description. Decapitated bodies litter a field in a bloodless description, crows feeding on them. A man is stabbed bloodily in the throat and another's head is cut off (the act is not described, only the killer holding a bloody head). Several fight sequences have some violent moments but little detail. A man uses another as a shield and many other people are shot and beaten and stabbed. A pregnant woman is found with blood all over her, and though very little is described, the baby is said to have been cut out of her. The selling of human substances—blood, eggs, organs, limbs, etc.—are discussed in minor detail. Then we are confronted with several other bloody descriptions of organs in a "reconstruction" of a human body. Several women are manhandled, as are children. In order to get past security, Tucker cuts off a man's fingers.
Language::
Four f-words and an unfinished "motherf—". Some uses of the s-word, b--tard, a--, h-ll, and d--n. God's and Jesus's name are used in vain several times (God's name accompanied by d--n). Uses of "whore."
Drug/Alcohol Content::
Some drinking references and smoking.
TCR:: 1.5/5
| R | Violence, disturbing descriptions and language
Your ratings of the level of sex, violence, language and drug/alcohol use on a scale of 1-5.
Sex:2
Violence:4
Language:3
Drug/Alcohol use:1