Books Like James Rollins: 8 Thrillers That Blend Science, Myth & Action

If you’re drawn to high-stakes thrillers rooted in history, science, and ancient secrets, this curated list is for you. These titles echo the genre-bending suspense and breakneck pace that fans of James Rollins love—without repeating his own catalog.

1. The Belial Stone by R.D. Brady

When a Montana discovery connects to lost civilizations and psychic prophecies, a professor and an ex–Navy SEAL are pulled into a race to stop an ancient global threat. Archaeological thriller at its finest.

2. The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle

A geneticist and an intelligence agent uncover a secret organization, a mysterious Antarctic structure, and an ancient link between human evolution and catastrophe.

3. Sanctus by Simon Toyne

A mysterious suicide in a mountaintop monastery sparks a global conspiracy tied to an ancient sacrament and a powerful secret that could upend religion itself.

4. The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

Cotton Malone’s first adventure sees him unraveling a deadly mystery surrounding the Knights Templar and a lost treasure buried in centuries of religious intrigue.

5. Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias

A catastrophic earthquake reveals a sunken city beneath Antarctic ice—unleashing a mission that could destroy civilization or save it.

6. Genesis by Robin Cook

When a woman dies mysteriously, a medical examiner uses DNA ancestry databases to uncover a chilling conspiracy involving genetics, identity, and science.

7. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

A thrilling dual-timeline novel where a modern-day archaeologist uncovers clues tied to the Holy Grail and a secret kept hidden since the 13th century.

8. The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury

A museum heist uncovers a lost codex and a centuries-old Templar secret—launching a cryptic pursuit that connects ancient beliefs with modern conflict.

Why These Are Books Like James Rollins

These authors and stories deliver the genre’s signature cocktail: pulse-pounding action, layered conspiracies, ancient artifacts, and speculative science. If you love thrillers that challenge history and push your imagination, start with The Belial Stone and dive deeper into the unknown.