The Judas Strain Rollins, James

A medieval plague resurfaces in the jungles of Christmas Island, killing with terrifying speed. A 14th-century relic holds the key to an ancient virus that could either cure humanity or end it. Sigma Force operative Commander Gray Pierce leads a global manhunt across Southeast Asia to stop a shadowy Guild from weaponizing the outbreak. James Rollins weaves together historical conspiracy, cutting-edge science, and relentless action as the team races from Indonesian islands to Venetian canals. The stakes: a pandemic that makes COVID look gentle, and a secret that's been buried in maritime trade routes since Marco Polo. Think Dan Brown meets Michael Crichton, but faster. Perfect for readers who like their thrillers smart, their pacing breakneck, and their science just plausible enough to lose sleep over.