Crash and Burn

In James Rollins' short story "Crash and Burn," Sigma Force's Seichan and Kowalski find themselves stranded on a remote volcanic island after a mysterious fiery force disables their transatlantic flight. Facing a haunted, bat-infested resort and a horrific threat rooted in advanced science and primal instincts, they must put aside their differences and rely on their skills and ingenuity to survive the night. The story explores themes of cooperation and survival in a tense, compelling scenario.