The Cradle of Ice

JAMES ROLLINS is the #1 New York Times bestseller of international thrillers, sold to over forty countries. His Sigma series has earned national accolades and has topped charts around the world. He is also a practicing veterinarian, who still spends time underground or underwater as an avid spelunker and diver.

Praise for The Cradle of Ice

"The writing is gorgeous, textured and full of detail, a notable shift from the stripped-down prose of the Sigma Force novels, and the world and its inhabitants are beautifully crafted. For lovers of fantasy fiction, a must-read."-Booklist

"Readers will want to continue their journey with Nyx and her companions...as the middle story in a huge epic that blends the science fiction of a tidally locked planet with elements of fantasy and magic."-Library Journal

Praise for the Moonfall series:

"This talented storyteller moves smoothly from thriller to fantasy. A terrific bit of storytelling." -Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of the Shannara novels

"When I'm sitting around the campfire, hearing of heroic deeds and derring-do, I want James Rollins to be standing across from me spinning the yarn. He grabs you at the beginning and doesn't let go, weaving a believably unbelievable world of magic and danger that is both terrifying and beautiful, cruel and tender. A masterful storyteller across the genres, James is at his best in The Starless Crown."-R. A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of The DemonWars Saga

"The Starless Crown is a bold and brilliant epic fantasy by a master storyteller! Wonderfully complex characters, shifting points-of-view, unparalleled world-building, and a great sense of fun make this a certified triumph!"-Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Relentless and Kagen the Damned

"An action-filled fantasy quest that is gripping and thought-provoking. The high stakes and smooth writing made it a page turner.... As in his thrillers, he includes science, historical secrets, and suspense."-Mystery & Suspense Magazine

"An interesting blend of science and magic, flying ships and prophetic gods, propel this fantasy into epic territories."-Library Journal

"Fun...the fantastical creatures and landscapes are imaginative.... Readers looking for plot-driven fantasy