Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx: 2 - Softcover

Rollins, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061473847 ISBN 13: 9780061473845

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2012

Synopsis

Surrounded on all sides by sand and dunes and hunted by prehistoric beasts, Jake must decide what he and his friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk, and his sister, Kady, should do next. Then the young Princess Nefertiti launches an attack!

After a bloody skirmish, Jake convinces Nefertiti to join their fight against the evil Skull King, Kalverum Rex. For Jake has something the Skull King wants, a prize that will give its owner awesome power--including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. And if the Skull King takes over the Howling Sphinx, then all is lost.

Filled with unexpected danger, challenging puzzles, and nonstop action, this sequel to Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow is a first-rate, fast-paced thrill ride!

About this title

Book Description:

The second in the action-packed Jake Ransom series from blockbuster adult author James Rollins. High adventure at its best.

About the Author:

James Rollins is the author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the "top crowd pleasers" (New York Times) and one of the "hottest summer reads" (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets--and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0061473847
• ISBN 13: 9780061473845
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384