Altar of Eden
by James Rollins
Altar of Eden by James Rollins holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 12.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 398 pages.
About Altar of Eden
Baghdad falls . . . and armed men are seen looting the city zoo. Amid a hail of bullets, a concealed underground lab is ransacked--and something horrific is set loose upon the world.Seven years later, Louisiana state veterinarian Lorna Polk investigates an abandoned shipwrecked fishing trawler carrying exotic caged animals, part of a black market smuggling ring. But there is something disturbingly wrong with these beasts--each an unsettling mutation of the natural order, all sharing one uncanny trait: incredibly heightened intelligence.Joining forces with U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jack Menard--a man who shares with her a dark and bloody past--Lorna sets out to uncover the truth about this strange cargo and the terrorist threat it poses. Because a beast escaped the shipwreck and is running amok--and what is about to be born upon the altar of Eden could threaten not only the future of the world but the very foundation of what it means to be human.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Rollins |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 398 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,250 |
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What genre is Altar of Eden?
Altar of Eden is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Altar of Eden worth reading?
Based on 12.3K reader ratings, Altar of Eden has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Altar of Eden?
Altar of Eden has 398 pages.
Who wrote Altar of Eden?
Altar of Eden was written by James Rollins. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Altar of Eden?
The ISBN-13 for Altar of Eden is 9780061231420.0.
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