Title: Amazonia
Author: James Rollins
First published March 19, 2002
510 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780060002497 (ISBN10: 0060002492)
Rating: 4.14
Overview
For years, the Pinecrest lakeside house has stood empty after its last owner disappeared without a trace. But for the Bennett family, it will be their summer vacation spot, a place for siblings Jake and Emily to explore and create memories.
However, their carefree summer takes a terrifying turn when they uncover a hidden room in the carriage house, filled with bizarre objects, each with a cryptic inscription. As they delve deeper into the mystery, the siblings find themselves consumed by an obsession to solve it, leading them down a dark path that threatens to destroy them.
With each passing day, their nightmares get worse, and a sinister truth begins to emerge. A legacy of terror, with a malevolent life of its own, is waiting to be unleashed.
Will the Bennett siblings uncover the truth before it’s too late?
About the Author
James Rollins is a renowned author of international thrillers, with over 20 million books sold in more than forty languages. His writing has been praised by The New York Times as a combination of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown, while NPR describes it as thrilling and captivating.
Rollins uses his expertise as a veterinarian to bring unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets to life with heart-stopping suspense. When not writing, he volunteers at local shelters and enjoys spending time with his two golden retrievers, Echo and Duncan, in his home in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
He’s also an avid traveler who loves to explore new places, often using his experiences as inspiration for his next adventure. In his free time, he enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking, making the most of the beauty that surrounds him.
Editoral Review
Amazonia by James Rollins: A Thrilling Adventure Through the Heart of the Amazon
James Rollins, a best-selling American author known for his thrilling adventure novels, takes readers deep into the heart of the Amazon with his 2002 book Amazonia. With its fast-paced plot, vivid descriptions of the natural world, and suspenseful twists, Amazonia is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
In Amazonia, Rollins explores the uncharted depths of the Amazon rainforest, weaving together elements of science fiction, thriller, and action-adventure genres. The book follows the journey of Dr. Nathan Rand, a scientist who ventures into the Amazon to search for the lost city of the Mayans.
Along the way, he encounters a variety of obstacles, including indigenous tribes, dangerous animals, and a deadly virus that threatens to destroy humanity. Rollins’ attention to detail in describing the Amazon rainforest is truly impressive.
He creates a vivid world teeming with exotic flora and fauna, as well as ancient ruins and hidden dangers lurking around every corner. The characters he creates are complex and nuanced, and the relationships between them are developed with care and sensitivity.
At its core, Amazonia is a story about the conflict between man and nature. Through the struggles faced by the characters, Rollins explores the limits of human knowledge and abilities, as well as the moral dilemmas that arise when we seek to manipulate the natural world for our own purposes.
The book contains some thought-provoking reflections on our relationship with nature and the consequences of our actions. While Amazonia is certainly not without flaws, it is a compelling and entertaining read that is sure to satisfy lovers of adventure and science fiction.
One weakness is the occasional lapses into clichd dialogue or stereotypical characterizations. Additionally, some readers may find the plot a bit far-fetched or unrealistic at times.
Overall, however, Amazonia is a well-crafted and thrilling adventure novel that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Fans of Rollins’ other works, such as The Sigma Force series, will likely appreciate the same high level of intensity in this book.
I can confidently give Amazonia a rating of four out of five stars, based on its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions of the Amazon rainforest.
