Map of bones

About “Map of bones”

James Rollins's Map of Bones, a 2005 novel, follows a violent theft of the preserved bones of the Three Magi from a cathedral in Cologne, Germany. Armed intruders in monk's robes carry out the attack, targeting a sacred treasure rather than the church's valuables. The Vatican is shocked, and Lieutenant Rachel Verona of Rome's carabinieri investigates. The U.S. Defense Department's SIGMA Force, led by Grayson Pierce, joins the effort to uncover the mystery behind the stolen bones. The investigation leads the team to the Seven Wonders of the World and the secret Dragon Court, an ancient order of alchemists and assassins. The group faces deadly challenges as they track the bones to a hidden location where science and religion collide. The novel blends mysticism and action, drawing comparisons to The Da Vinci Code and Tom Clancy thrillers.