“How long he be hangin’ there?” the stranger asked. But the second was someone new, squeaky and prone to sniffing between every other word. The dog recognized the gravel of the yard trainer. Still, at the back of his throat, he tasted black oil and blood. His tongue had turned to a salt-dried piece of leather, lolling out one side. After so long, the muscles of the dog’s jaw had cramped to a tight knot. Overhead, the sun remained a red blister in an achingly blue sky. His back paws swung three feet off the ground. Who were these characters before they were recruited by Sigma? What solo adventures did they experience? How do these short adventures tie into the larger Sigma universe? Rollins offers some clues.Īnd rounding out this collection are a pair of entertaining stories "Blood Brothers" and "City of Screams" that complement The Order of the Sanguines series.įilled with adventure, intrigue, history, and speculative science, Unrestricted Access demonstrates Rollins's remarkable creative powers and is a must-have collection for his many fans.The large dog hung from the bottom of the tire swing by his teeth. The stories "The Midnight Watch," "The Skeleton Key," "Tracker," and "Kowalski's in Love" shine light into some of Sigma Force's secrets. "The Devil's Bones": In this jungle adventure-the first joint story from Rollins and Steve Berry-Commander Gray Pierce and Cotton Malone must work together using their unique skills to survive a deadly threat. "Tagger": A pair of teenage street artists must protect San Francisco from a demon who has been seeking revenge for centuries. But can this tortured monster find redemption and a path back to the boy who first raised him with love and compassion? "The Pit": a young dog is kidnapped and brutalized into becoming the bloody champion of a dog-fighting ring. Other stories-each with an introduction by James Rollins-are just as compelling, offering broader insight into this acclaimed master's fictional universes, including: As these partners learn, nothing remains buried forever and old debts must be paid, no matter the cost. It also forces Tucker to make a terrible choice that will shatter his relationship with his soul-bonded companion Kane. The discovery of secrets known only to the native tribes of Arizona threatens to unleash an ancient force that could irreparably alter the future.
In this breathtaking collection of short fiction, his first ever anthology, James Rollins brings together twelve thrilling stories that dig a little deeper into his creative stomping grounds and open vistas into new landscapes and characters.Īt the center of Unrestricted Access is the never-before-published novella "Sun Dogs." While trekking through the Sonora desert, a gunshot thrusts Tucker and Kane into an adventure that challenges their considerable skills. Up Close and Personal - Biographies & AutobiographiesĮxperience the exciting breadth of #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins's wild imagination and adventurous spirit in this anthology of his short masterworks, including a new full-length novella featuring Captain Tucker Wayne and his military war dog, Kane, as well as eleven previously published short stories, gathered together for the first time.