Experience 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.
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.
At 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. The discovery of secrets known only to the native
tribes of Arizona threatens to unleash an ancient force that could
irreparably alter the future. It also forces Tucker to make a terrible
choice that will shatter his relationship with his soul-bonded companion
Kane. As these partners learn, nothing remains buried forever and old
debts must be paid, no matter the cost.
Other stories--each with an introduction by James Rollins--are just as
compelling, offering broader insight into this acclaimed master's
fictional universes, including:
"The Pit" a young dog is kidnapped and brutalized into becoming the
bloody champion of a dog-fighting ring. But can this tortured monster
find redemption and a path back to the boy who first raised him with
love and compassion?
"Tagger" A pair of teenage street artists must protect San Francisco
from a demon who has been seeking revenge for centuries.
"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.
The stories "The Midnight Watch," "The Skeleton Key," "Tracker," and
"Kowalski's in Love" shine light into some of Sigma Force's secrets. 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.
And rounding out this collection are a pair of entertaining stories
"Blood Brothers" and "City of Screams" that complement The Order of the
Sanguines series.
Filled 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.
