Altar of Eden – James Rollins

“The Altar of Eden” is a thriller novel written by James Rollins and published in 2009. The novel follows the story of Dr. Lorna Polk, a veterinarian who discovers a secret genetic laboratory in the Louisiana bayou, where a team of scientists is conducting experiments on animals.

As Lorna investigates the lab and the scientists’ work, she discovers that they have created a dangerous new species, a genetically modified animal that is part human and part animal, and that they plan to sell this new species on the black market to the highest bidder.

Lorna teams up with a former Navy SEAL named Jack Menard to stop the scientists and their nefarious plans. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the scientists and their powerful backers.

The novel is full of action, suspense, and intrigue, with well-drawn characters and a complex plot. Rollins’ writing is fast-paced and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the Louisiana bayou and the dangerous creatures that lurk within it.

Overall, “The Altar of Eden” is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of the thriller genre and readers who enjoy tales of science gone wrong and genetic experimentation.