A long-buried family secret resurfaces when one of Aloysius Pendergast's most implacable enemies shows up on his doorstep as a murdered corpse. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect murder, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the deceased. The gem leads Pendergast to an abandoned mine on the shore of California's desolate Salton Sea, which in turn propels him on a journey of discovery deep into his family's sinister past. But Pendergast learns there is more at work than a ghastly episode of family history: he is soon stalked by a subtle killer bent on vengeance over an ancient transgression. In short order, Pendergast is caught in a wickedly clever plot, which will leave him stricken in mind and body...and may well end with his death.
The thrillers of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child "stand head and shoulders above their rivals" (Publishers Weekly). Preston and Child's 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 number-one box office hit movie. They are coauthors of the famed Pendergast series and their recent novels include Fever Dream, Cold Vengeance, Two Graves, and Gideon's Corpse. Preston's acclaimed nonfiction book, The Monster of Florence, is being made into a movie starring George Clooney. Lincoln Child is a former book editor who has published five novels of his own, including the huge bestseller Deep Storm. Readers can sign up for The Pendergast File, a monthly "strangely entertaining note" from the authors, at their website, www.PrestonChild.com. The authors welcome visitors to their alarmingly active Facebook page, where they post regularly.
As the holidays approach, we’re thankful for the great books that show us how to live, give us a new way to the look at the world, or provide a welcome escape from the business of daily life. These new releases feature an FBI agent, a small-town preacher, and a hypnotic vampire; they’re narrated by a […]
Thanksgiving is over, and December has arrived! If you’re looking for presents your family and friends will love, may we suggest books? They’re beautiful objects that will be treasured and reread for years to come. These new releases feature an FBI agent, a small-town preacher, and a hypnotic vampire; they’re narrated by a former president, a beloved comedian, […]
Picking up an electrifying new thriller is a great way to send your heart rate through the roof without leaving the couch. You get to unearth sinister spy rings, stumble upon grisly crime scenes, and pursue dangerous enemies across international lines, with no risk of bodily harm (not counting potential loss of sleep). This holiday […]
The holidays are just around the corner—but not to worry. We’ve got you covered with this roundup of the top fiction of the season. Vampires and tearjerkers, mysteries and historical sagas: there’s something for everyone. And while you’re shopping for friends and family, don’t forget to treat yourself, too. Happy reading!
In Blue Labyrinth, writing duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child return to the dizzying world of the brilliant Agent Pendergast. This gripping thriller moves at a breakneck speed as Pendergast’s investigation into his son’s murder uncovers a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. It’s one of the best novels in the long-running series, for […]
