Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Douglas preston is an american author who typically writes alongside lincoln child. Douglas preston books list of books by author douglas preston. Great deals on 1st edition hardcover douglas preston books. Aug 14, 2006 buy the book of the dead first edition, first printing by preston, douglas, child, lincoln isbn.
In this book in particular, a lot of details about some of the characters are unveiled, and the pendergast trilogy featuring aloysius vs. His short stint at this museum resulted into his first nonfiction book, dinosaurs in the attic and his first novel, relic. Click to read more about the book of the dead by douglas preston. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This book was the main inspiration behind the idea of creating the pendergast series. Although he is best known for his thrillers in collaboration with lincoln child including the agent pendergast series and gideon crew series, he has also written six solo novels, including the wyman ford series and a novel entitled jennie, which was made into a movie by disney.
Following the previous posting, another book that i read within the past year was the book of the dead, the next novel in the special agent pendergast series of thrillers written by douglas preston and lincoln child. Also, it is the third and final installment to the trilogy concentrating on pendergast and his relationship with lieutenant vincent dagosta in their pursuit to stop. The book of the dead pendergast series 7 kindle edition by. The book of the dead by douglas preston excavation by james rollins the ice. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The monster of florence also won several journalism awards both in the united states of america and italy. Douglas preston and lincoln child demonstrate once again why they are the masters of this genre. Douglas preston is the coauthor with lincoln child of a bestselling thrilleradventure series. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in dance of death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, fbi agent pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison.
The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. The book of the dead paperback 2014 edition lincoln child douglas j preston on. Perhaps coincidentally, its also the first pendergast novel i read. The book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child alibris. The new york museum of natural history receives their pilfered gem collection back. The book of the dead pendergast series 7 and millions of other books are.
A tom doherty associates book new york this is a work of fiction. The book of the dead is a novel by douglas preston and lincoln child published on july 1, 2007 by warner books. Douglas prestons first novel to be published was jennie. His brilliant psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime.
Douglas preston and his coauthor lincoln child have produced countless bestselling novels, including 15 in the famous special agent pendergast series. The book of the dead 1st first edition by preston, douglas, child, lincoln 2006 paperback 2006 4. Douglas preston books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. The book is split into three sections, including a first one which alternates chapters between the time of ellies disappearance and the present and a second section that begins as laurel and floyd meet. With writing partner lincoln child, douglas preston is a new york times bestselling author on a string of thrillers, most recently with the new the book of the dead, the conclusion to a trilogy of novels that began with brimstone and dance of death, all showcasing their popular fbi agent pendergast character. Editions of the book of the dead by douglas preston. Douglas jerome preston born may 31, 1956 is an american journalist and author. The book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child. The thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders. If you appreciate preston and childs novels, dont miss this one, with a single caveat. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by douglas preston.
I liked the book so much i bought all the pendergast series and read. Book of the dead the thrilling conclusion of the diogenes trilogy. As usual, douglas preston and lincoln child confirm their great ability in writing cool, wellconceived page turners. This is the seventh book in the special agent pendergast series. This book managed to be on the new york times list, for a period of four months. Preston and childs relic and the cabinet of curiosities were chosen by readers in a national public radio poll as being among the one hundred greatest thrillers ever written, and relic was made into a numberone box office hit movie. Order of douglas preston books douglas preston is an american author who typically writes alongside lincoln child. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Like brimstone, this book has a lot going on, a lot of different threads that weave. Pendergast series by douglas preston and lincoln child is one of my favorite mysterythriller series and i eagerly await each new offering. It combines fbi, prison break and a mommy with a course. Prestons first job was working as an editor at the america museum of natural history based in new york city. An interesting sidenote, the editor of douglas prestons first book was none other than lincoln child, the very same author who would become douglas prestons longtime writing partner.
This novel was coauthored with lincoln child and it was later made into a movie by the paramount pictures. Welcome to the official site of douglas preston and lincoln child. In the book, notable characters are dr frock, lt vincent dagosta and the main character agent pendergast. Buy the book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child online at alibris. They are coauthors of the famed pendergast series and their recent novels. Listen to the book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An fbi agent, rotting away in a highsecurity prison for a murder he did not commit. The book of the dead audiobook by douglas preston, lincoln. The thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders above. The book of the dead douglas preston, lincoln child download. Jan 31, 2020 we were very pleased with how the first book in the series, old bones, was received, and were finding that these two intelligent and capable women make an excellent teamalthough there are times that they may not agree with us on that.
Together they have written numerous technothriller and horror novels, including the pendergast series, the gideon crew series and other standalone novels. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child books. The book of the dead is a cleverly crafted thriller with enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning the pages well into the night. The book of the dead by douglas preston and lincoln child. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Pdf the book of the dead book pendergast free download. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders above their rivals publishers weekly. The book of the dead by douglas preston librarything. Published august 14th 2006 by warner books ny first published 2006. The book of the dead, by douglas preston and lincoln child the. The techno thriller is about the possibilities inherited from genetic manipulation in connection to human history.
It grabbed me, was fast paced, quirky, interesting, informative and tough to put down. The book of the dead by douglas preston thriftbooks. The book of the dead quotes showing of 3 he had reached an age where he found the best way to deal with unpleasantness was to pretend it didnt exist. The book of the dead pendergast series 7 by douglas preston, lincoln. The three books in the trilogy start with brimstone in 2004 and cont. Jul 01, 2007 the thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders above their rivals publishers weekly. Free download or read online the book of the dead pdf epub pendergast series book. Buy a cheap copy of the book of the dead by douglas preston. The book of the dead pendergast, book 7 9780446618502. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 454 pages and is available in hardcover format. Written by douglas preston, lincoln child, audiobook narrated by scott brick. Two of those books, relic and the cabinet of curiosities, were chosen by readers in a national public radio poll as being among the one hundred greatest thrillers ever written. Brimstone would be the first of the pendergast trilogy so named for central character, special agent aloysius pendergast, followed by dance of death.
Captain hayward leads the official homocide investigation, while pendergast, dagosta, and nora undertake a private quest for the truth. Their serpentine journey takes them into a part of manhattan they never imagined could exist. Here you can learn more about the authors, their collaboration and their books. Preston and child call these books the diogenes trilogy. Discover the thrilling pendergast series in chronological order. Lincoln child is a former book editor who has published five novels of his own. This book is at the moment being worked on as a film, with the famous actor george clooney playing as preston. Also, it is the third and final installment to the trilogy concentrating on pendergast and his relationship with lieutenant vincent dagosta in their pursuit to stop pendergasts brother, diogenes.
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