James Rollins always poses the most interesting scientific conundrums in his novels. His latest Sigma Force book, The Eye of God (#320) would have delighted Madeline L'Engle, I'm sure, with his take on space/time wrinkles.
The United States space community's experiments in tracking Dark Energy in the tail of a comet (based on a similar real comet due to pass close to the earth in November of 2013!) goes horribly wrong when it's determined that the comet's course is being influenced by an earthbound relic associated with Genghis Khan. Sigma Force only has days to save the planet, and the usual assortment of villains are doing their best to prevent them.
Rollins introduces a couple of new members to the Sigma Force, and develops the relationship between Commander Pierce and former assassin Seichan now that she is cooperating with the agency.
Two familiar characters also die in The Eye of God, or do they? That depends on some of the science posited in this book. As always, Rollins' notes at the end of the book are equally fascinating as he separates out truth from fiction. In this case, surprisingly little other than the plot line is imagined. It was ironic that the day after I finished reading this book, I heard a discussion on Dark Energy on NPR!
All in all, a fast, nail-biting read, perfect for summer (or any other time, for that matter!) After Googling pictures of the statue of Genghis Khan Mr. Rollins mentions several times in the book, just outside the capital city of Ulan Bator, I'm just going to have to add Mongolia to my wish list of travel destinations...
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