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Altar of Eden Hits Stands Today!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Yep, the book is out today. The first "veterinary thriller." Now I no longer have to answer the question I use to get all the time from my clients at the hospital: "Dr. Jim, you're a veterinarian, so why don't you ever write about one?" Several of those clients were also readers and were probably wondering WHY they continued to bring their cherished pets to someone so obsessed with blood and mayhem. Of course, this particular story isn't going to necessarily make them any less concerned. I hope you enjoy the results!
For more details behind the book, check out the posted Q&A here.
Lastly, as we head into the New Year, I was informed today that last summer's Sigma book, The Doomsday Key, was picked for another year-end "best books" list. This time in The Providence Journal. Here's a link for those that are looking for the entire list. Click here.
Okay, now I must hit the treadmill at the gym...and avoid those last few cookies in the kitchen.
Jim
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Name: Alex Cavicchioli Date: 2009-12-29
I loved Doomsday Key and I an looking forward to Altar of Eden......going to get it today hopefully.....got the rest of the week off...to enjoy it....before I hit Steven King`s latest Town in the bubble....and Dan`s Brown The Lost Symbol..Keep up the good writing I have read every one of you books.......loved them...
Name: Wendy Date: 2009-12-29
"Ice Hunt", a book club read, got me hooked on your books. I've read them all and have been eagerly waiting for "The Altar of Eden." Can't wait to pick up a copy!!!! Keep up the great writing. Happy New Year! Wendy
Name: The Padilla's Date: 2009-12-29
Off to get Alter of Eden! Can't wait!
Name: Nan Date: 2009-12-29
Can't wait for noon so I can get out of the office and down to the bookstore! Sooooo excited!!!
Name: Kelly Date: 2009-12-29
Ok the blood & mayhem comment is just funny. As a fellow veterinary service worker I ask "is there any part of veterinary medicine that doesn't involve blood & mayhem?".
Name: Emil Date: 2009-12-29
Hey, some more of that well-deserved recognition doesn't hurt! I'm still a book behind, but the upside is, after I read the Doomsday Key, I won't have to forlornly wait for the next one. Everybody wins!
Name: Tamara Date: 2009-12-29
I read your sneak pick you have posted and was so engrossed, I lost track of time and was almost late to work. I look forward to finding out what will happen next and losing myself in yet another of your books. I have been a fan since I discovered Deep Fathom years ago. Thank you far all the grand adventures you take us on.
Name: Natascha Date: 2009-12-30
Just got it and started reading and as always don't want to put it down....I'll be finished today so whens the next one?!?
Name: Kelly Date: 2009-12-30
Oh yeah, a new James Rollins book to read. I've got chills just thinking about it! I'm so excited.
Name: Julia S. Date: 2009-12-30
Hey Jim! Here's loyalty as an example.... I went out in Portland's worst UNEXPECTED snow storm of the century to finally get out and purchase Doomsday Key and Alter of Eden. But to find the shelves empty at Barnes and Noble of Doomsday Key, so I grabbed the very last one of Alter of Eden. The Doomsday Key had to be ordered..but .this shows how much in demand all your books really are! Best Luck Ever in 2010! Julia
Name: Dina Lindquist Date: 2009-12-30
I can't wait to read Altar of Eden! I'll pick up a copy this weekend. I know it will be amazing!
Name: Rob Date: 2009-12-31
Just got Altar of Eden on my Kindle. Can't wait to read it!
Name: Lee Russell Date: 2009-12-31
The only complaint I have is that your books always seem too short! I actually did have a problem with my Kindle copy - some strange symbols showed up on the pages in Chapter 24 thru 29. At first I actually thought they were part of the book! Anybody else have this problem?
Name: Valerie Curcuro Date: 2009-12-31
Been reading your books ever since I found a copy of "The Judas Strain" left behind on a plane. Real page turner, made the flight pass very quickly. Thoroughly enjoy they artful way you weave history, geography, various aspects of sciencetific research and fiction. Doomsday key was good too. Your Sigma characters are modern day renaisance me, brain and brawn. Love the mixture. Altar of Eden is next on my reading list!
Name: Andrea Solderitch Date: 2010-01-03
I just finished reading "Alter of Eden". It grabbed me right from the start and was an edge of your seat story that I couldn't put down. Jim writes great adventures and he hasn't disappointed with this one. Can't wait for the next book.
Name: June Malone Date: 2010-01-05
I love your books. I just finished Alter of Eden last night, Wow!! Great book, I loved Burt. I have preorder the new Sigma book without reading any information on the book, I know I will not be disappointed.
Name: Lee Date: 2010-02-10
Hi Jim, I'm in the midst of editing my first corporate suspense novel involving the alternative energy industry. So when I finally came up for air, I was very pleased to see that your latest, The Altar of Eden is available. I've definitely been inspired by your work and I'll soon see if I have what it takes to stomp with the big dogs. Best, Lee
Name: Ann Miller Date: 2010-04-14
I have just spent several hours in pure enjoyment with the Altar of Eden. Thank goodness for your talent.You wrote with captivating words that can close my eyes and have the scenes in full color pour forth. Thank you.
Name: Shawna Coronado Date: 2009-12-29
Jim, Congratulations on your latest release - I can't wait to run down to the local book store and grab a copy. Your books always have blood and mayhem - I'm sure this will be as fun and exciting as they all are - and thank goodness; it looks like I'm addicted. :-) Best wishes for good sales! Shawna