Recommendations based on The Doomsday Keyby James Rollins

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  1. The Last Oracle

    by James Rollins
    An action-packed journey of global discovery and exploration, unlocking a secret long buried beneath the sea.

    In Washington, D.C., a homeless man dies in Commander Gray Pierce's arms, shot by an assassin's bullet. But the death leaves behind a greater mystery: a bloody coin found clutched in the dead man's ... (Goodreads)

  2. Map of Bones

    by James Rollins
    A thrilling adventure to unravel a hidden secret and save humanity.

    The bones lead to ancient mysteries and present-day terror . . . To follow them means death. During a crowded service at a cathedral in Germany, armed intruders in monks' robes unleash a nightmare of ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Devil Colony

    by James Rollins
    A thrilling adventure that takes us deep into the heart of America, uncovering a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the country.

    Deep in the Rocky Mountains, a gruesome discovery — hundreds of mummified bodies — stir international attention and fervent controversy. Despite doubts to the bodies’ origins, the local Native ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Venetian Betrayal

    by Steve Berry
    A thrilling adventure through the streets of Venice, as protagonist Cotton Malone races to uncover a deadly conspiracy.

    In 323 BC Babylon, Alexander the Great executes his physician for failing to save his friend Hephaestion using a mysterious draught, and reveals that he has a fever that could well kill him without ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Alexandria Link

    by Steve Berry
    A thrilling journey of intrigue and discovery, uncovering an ancient mystery.

    The Library of Alexandria was the most important collection of ancient knowledge ever assembled. The building stood for six hundred years and contained more than half a million manuscripts. Then ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Sanctuary

    by Raymond Khoury
    A thrilling adventure through the Vatican's secret archives, uncovering a conspiracy that could shake the foundations of Christianity.

    Naples, 1750. In the dead of night, three men with swords burst into the bed chamber of the Marquis de Montferrat. Their leader, Raimundo di Sangro – the Prince of San Severo – accuses him of being ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Six Sacred Stones

    by Matthew Reilly
    A race against time to find six mysterious ancient stones and save the world from destruction.

    This novel is a sequel to Matthew Reilly's previous novel,, Seven Ancient Wonders, , which ended with the Golden Capstone reassembled atop the Great Pyramid at Giza, and the ritual of power performed ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Hunt for Atlantis

    by Andy McDermott
    Adventurer Nina Wilde and ex-SAS Eddie Chase search for the lost city of Atlantis, facing danger and betrayal at every turn.

    Following in the tradition of Clive Cussler and Matthew Reilly, Andy McDermott takes us a roller-coaster ride in search of the legendary Atlantis. Archaeologist Nina Wilde believes she has found the ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Emperor's Tomb

    by Steve Berry
    A historical thriller that follows Cotton Malone as he uncovers a conspiracy surrounding the tomb of China's first emperor.

    BONUS: This edition contains a Cotton Malone Dossier, an excerpt from Steve Berry's The Columbus Affair, and a short story by Steve Berry, The Balkan Escape . NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Former Justice ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Seven Deadly Wonders

    by Matthew Reilly
    An international team embarks on an adventure to unlock the mysteries of a legendary and powerful ancient artifact.

    Around 4,500 years ago, the capstone upon the summit of the Great Pyramid of Giza absorbed the energy released by the Tartarus Rotation (a monstrous sunspot that occurs every 4,000–4,500 years), and ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The 5 Greatest Warriors

    by Matthew Reilly
    A thrilling adventure to find the ancient machine that can destroy the world. Fast-paced action and intense battles.

    IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . . From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth—this is what we have come to ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Bourne Ultimatum

    by Robert Ludlum
    Secret agent Jason Bourne on a mission to uncover the truth behind his life and identity.

    The novel follows David Webb, alias Jason Bourne , as he works to find his old enemy, Carlos the Jackal , who is trying to kill him. As the Jackal enters old age and his infamy fades, he decides that ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Codex

    by Douglas Preston
    A stolen ancient manuscript holds the key to a deadly virus. A race against time to find it before it falls into the wrong hands.

    Maxwell Broadbent, an eccentric rich man with terminal cancer, has spent his entire life collecting valuable art and treasures from around the world. One day, he writes a letter to his three sons ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Cross

    by James Patterson
    A young man's journey to uncover the truth about his father's murder, while confronting his own dark past.

    Alex Cross's former partner, John Sampson, asks him to investigate the case of a serial rapist in Georgetown with similarities to a case they worked on together before. The case ends up having a ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Jack & Jill

    by James Patterson
    A suspenseful thriller as a couple races against time to save their kidnapped daughter.

    In the middle of the night, a controversial U.S. Senator is found murdered in bed in his Georgetown pied-a-terre. The police turn up only one clue: a mysterious rhyme signed 'Jack and Jill' promising ... (Goodreads)

  16. Brimstone

    by Douglas Preston
    A thrilling mystery that takes the reader on a journey of suspense and suspenseful action.

    FBI Special Agent Aloysius X.L. Pendergast and Sergeant Vincent D'Agosta , now working for the Southampton Police Department, investigate a series of unusual deaths—deaths that appear to be the work ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Templar Salvation

    by Raymond Khoury
    A race to uncover the truth behind a secret that could shake the foundations of Christianity. Fast-paced action and historical intrigue.

    At last, the book more than a million fans are waiting for: the sequel to, The Last Templar,. With its iconic title and unmistakable cover, Raymond Khoury's million-copy- selling, The Last Templar, ... (Goodreads)

  18. Relic

    by Douglas Preston
    Scientists investigate an ancient secret, hidden deep in the South American jungle.

    In September 1987, Dr. Julian Whittlesey is leading an expedition through the Amazon Basin , in the Brazilian rainforest , in search of the lost Kothoga tribe. He hopes to prove that they still do ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Hades Factor

    by Robert Ludlum
    A deadly virus threatens to wipe out humanity, and a team of scientists must race against time to find a cure and stop those responsible.

    While in a retrieve operation of a virus in Berlin, the Covert One agent Rachel Russell is double-crossed by two dirty agents; she kills them and escapes, trying to find a hiding place and someone to ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Sphere

    by Michael Crichton
    A group of scientists investigate a mysterious spacecraft at the bottom of the ocean.

    A group of scientists ( psychologist Norman Johnson; mathematician Harry Adams; zoologist Beth Halpern; astrophysicist Ted Fielding; and marine biologist Arthur Levine), along with U.S. Navy ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Kane & Abel

    by Jeffrey Archer
    Two rival men, from different backgrounds, fight for success and power in a cutthroat world.

    The book tells the stories of two men born worlds apart. They have nothing in common except the same date of birth (18 April 1906 in the book, and 1901 in the miniseries based on it) and a zeal to ... (Wikipedia)

  22. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

    by Max Brooks
    A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.

    It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Mariana

    by Susanna Kearsley
    Time-traveling adventure that uncovers secrets of a centuries-old mystery.

    "I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"— DIANA ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. The Bourne Legacy

    by Eric Van Lustbader
    A continuation of the Bourne series, following a new protagonist as he navigates the dangerous world of espionage and government secrets.

    With the climactic events of, The Bourne Ultimatum, behind him, Jason Bourne is able to once again become David Webb, now professor of linguistics at Georgetown University . However, this serenity ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Act of Treason

    by Vince Flynn
    CIA operative Mitch Rapp must track down a traitor in the White House before they can do irreparable damage to national security.

    The fallout from a horrific Washington explosion has just begun, along with CIA superagent Mitch Rapp’s hunt for a killer with a personal agenda in this “fun, finger-blistering page-turner” (,Star ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Prodigal Daughter

    by Jeffrey Archer
    A woman's journey to reclaim her family's honor and reclaim her rightful place in society.

    The story begins by introducing Kane and Abel's past and the feud between them. It then tells the story of Kane and Abel from the perspective of their children, Florentyna Rosnovski and Richard Kane. ... (Wikipedia)

  27. I Am Pilgrim

    by Terry Hayes
    A former operative is called back into action to track down a terrorist plotting a global attack.

    A breakneck race against time...and an implacable enemy. An anonymous young woman murdered in a run-down hotel, all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid. A father publicly beheaded in the ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Last Precinct

    by Patricia Cornwell
    An ambitious female detective investigates a series of grisly murders, uncovering a dangerous criminal conspiracy.

    Following the death of Diane Bray and an apparent attack on Kay Scarpetta by Jean-Baptiste Chandonne in her own house at the end of Black Notice , The Last Precinct concentrates on discovering the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Pop Goes the Weasel

    by James Patterson
    Detective Alex Cross investigates a serial killer targeting Washington D.C.

    The book begins by introducing the villain, Geoffrey Shafer. He is a well-dressed and wealthy man who lives in Kalorama, Washington, D.C. and drives a Jaguar XJ 12. In the beginning, he rushes into ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Gnomes

    by Wil Huygen
    An exploration of the secret world of gnomes, their homes, and the mysteries of their lives.

    Abrams launched Gnomes into the hearts of Americans in 1977 and quickly racked up astrognomic sales in bookstores across the country, ultimately achieving a 62-week run on the New York Times ... (Goodreads)