The Midnight Watch: A Short Story Exclusive

In a lightning-paced Sigma Force thriller, a shadowy cyber attack on the Smithsonian escalates into a deadly assault on U.S. soil. As chaos erupts, Commander Gray Pierce's team unleashes their most relentless operative—Joe Kowalski—in a high-stakes race from a besieged museum to the heart of the National Zoo. With lives on the line and a greater conspiracy unfolding, The Midnight Watch delivers explosive action and shocking revelations that will leave readers breathless.

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RELEASED ON: Nov 03, 2015 The Midnight Watch: A Short Story Exclusive

From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins comes The Midnight Watch—a pulse-pounding Sigma Force short story that thrusts readers into a high-octane battle against an unseen enemy. When a faceless hacker breaches the Smithsonian's servers in the dead of night, it's only the opening salvo in a larger, bloodier assault. Sigma Force must act fast to rescue a trapped biologist and unravel the true threat behind the chaos.

With time ticking down, Commander Gray Pierce deploys his most unpredictable asset: Joe Kowalski. From a daring extraction amid gunfire to a breakneck cross-city pursuit, Kowalski charges headfirst into danger, uncovering a truth more shocking than anyone imagined—hidden in the shadows of the National Zoo.

Blending relentless suspense, cutting-edge science, and explosive twists, this electrifying short story is pure Rollins: where ancient mysteries meet modern threats in a fight for survival. Perfect for fans of thrillers that never let up, The Midnight Watch sets the stage for even greater adventures in the full-length novel The Bone Labyrinth (included as a sneak peek).

In the darkness, one man stands ready to unleash hell. Don't miss this high-voltage Sigma Force tale—grab your copy today and prepare for the thrill ride of the year!

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