Unrestricted Access - by James Rollins (Paperback)

About the Book

In this collection of short fiction, his first ever anthology, James Rollins brings together twelve thrilling stories that dig a little deeper into his creative stomping grounds and open vistas into new landscapes and characters. At the center of Unrestricted access 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 -- are just as compelling, offering broader insight into this acclaimed master's fictional universes.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Nobody does this stuff better." - Lee Child

"Bestseller Rollins's excellent 15^th Sigma Force novel... marries nail-biting action with a highly imaginative premise...This is a thoughtful, nonstop thrill ride that's an exemplar of an escapist page-turner." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Last Odyssey

"Rollins balances action-adventure, history, mythology and science in a truly imaginative story. All of the elements harmonize in this page-turner, which takes his team of adventurers into the very gates of Hell. This is one of Rollins's best novels, and a perfect book to get immersed in during these turbulent times." - Seattle Times on The Last Odyssey

"Rollins spins an entertaining thriller." - Kirkus Reviews on The Last Odyssey

"Science fiction and archaeology have had a long relationship. The link is a conviction that there is a hidden truth in the relics of dead civilizations...and that this can be uncovered by what we now know about science... The dominant figure in this area of fiction right now is James Rollins." - Wall Street Journal