Professor Harold McCabe wanted to prove his theory that the twelve plagues of Egypt listed in the Bible were real and not part of a myth or allegory. Instead, he and his entire research team disappeared two years ago. Now, Professor McCabe has been found but he quickly passed away. An autopsy only leaves more questions as his body appears to be mummified. Even stranger, the medical staff who handled his body are now sickened with a plague that hasn't been seen since the days chronicled in Exodus. Safia al-Maaz calls in a favor with an old friend, Painter Crow, the leader of Sigma Force. Now, it's up to Painter, Safia, the Professor's daughter, Jane McCabe, Derek Rankin, and the rest of the team to uncover what is going on and hopefully find a cure... if the assassins don't kill them or find it first.

THE SEVENTH PLAGUE is the 12th book in the Sigma Force series but it isn't necessary to be familiar with the Sigma Force team to thoroughly appreciate the story line. James Rollins provides enough basic character development for new readers and then sends the reader diving headfirst into a wild and crazy story! A nice addition of several historical figures, including Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla add an air of authenticity to the story.

I love all of James Rollins' characters but Gray Pierce's struggles over his father's condition stood out to me far and above all the others. My heart aches for him as he has to come to terms with his father's decline. These moments provide some humanizing, relate-able scenes in the midst of all of the volatility and near death situations our characters find themselves in.

I love the premise underlying THE SEVENTH PLAGUE! James Rollins weaves together a tale combining science, myths, legends, and religious beliefs to craft a stunningly good thriller. I'm never bored while reading a James Rollins tale as his fast paced adventures keep the momentum moving, and THE SEVENTH PLAGUE is no exception. If you love reading a darned good thriller that takes you all around the world to solve an ancient mystery, then THE SEVENTH PLAGUE is the perfect read for you. I can't wait to see what troubles James Rollins will send us into next in the Sigma Force series!