Sandstorm

In the thrilling first installment of James Rollins' Sigma Force series, a shocking explosion at the British Museum sets off a dangerous quest for a powerful ancient artifact linked to the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands." Painter Crowe, an agent for Sigma Force, races against time and a group of mercenaries—led by an old friend—who are equally determined to uncover this catastrophic power. As ancient history intertwines with modern scientific marvels, the stakes escalate, threatening the safety of the world.