"The latest novel in Preston & Child's Pendergast series picks up from the cliffhanger-ending of CRIMSON SHORE and doesn't let up. The authors keep readers guessing... The crisp writing and exemplary stories are still in abundance in this consistently exciting and never predictable series."—Jeff Ayers, Associated Press
"As any reader of suspense knows, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child write a series of books featuring one of the best characters in the history of suspense literature: Aloysius Pendergast. [THE OBSIDIAN CHAMBER is] an excellent story by these two unbelievably talented authors. A page-turner, a deluxe suspense, a perfect mystery—Preston & Child remain the best of the best and never let their huge fan base down!"—Suspense Magazine
"Rivetingly superb ... great fun ... thriller-writing of the highest order. A lavish, brilliantly conceived puzzle that pieces together neo-gothic plotting with splendidly rich tones."—Jon Land, Providence Journal
"Keep[s] the excitement meter pegged ... Action-adventure with a macabre, sometimes-fantastical flair."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's like Christmas for lovers of suspense when the words Preston & Child once again appear on a book cover. It's a truly great Christmas when the main character of that novel is Aloysius X.L. Pendergast. For those who have read these books voraciously, it's not a surprise to learn that this latest tale is one that will keep you riveted until the very end...Preston & Child continue to make these books the absolute best there is in the suspense realm."—Suspense Magazine on Crimson Shore
"New readers will be hooked...Die-hard fans will add this to their must-read lists."—Library Journal (Starred Review) of Crimson Shore - November 2015 LibraryReads Pick
"Fast-moving, sophisticated and bursting with surprises... If you're willing to surrender to Preston and Child's fiendish imaginations, you might devour the Pendergast books the way kids do Halloween candy...There's nothing else like them."—The Washington Post on Blue Labyrinth
"Preston & Child once again bring A.X.L. Pendergast to life and offer up a host of thrills, heart-pumping action, and an intricate plot that pits a vengeful killer against (still) the most interesting character in fiction."—Suspense Magazine on Blue Labyrinth
"These dynamic authors' best thriller to date."—White Fire was one of Library Journal's Top 10 Thrillers of 2013
"The best Pendergast book yet - a collision between past and present that will leave you breathless."—Lee Child on White Fire
"A mile-a-minute thriller with a deeply entertaining plot and marvelous characters, in a setting that will chill your blood, and not only because it's 10 degrees below zero and covered with snow. My copy is full of crumbs because I couldn't put it down long enough to eat."—Diana Gabaldon on White Fire
What do you get the person who has everything? How about action, suspense, intrigue, romance, and drama? 2016 has been full of thrilling reads that will have even the pickiest of readers on the edge of their seats. These are the perfect reads for snow days, to assuage the holiday blues, and to ensure your […]
With October comes the first chill in the air, that first sense that another year is in the home stretch. To keep the blood pumping and energy up even as the days get shorter and the calendar gets crowded with holidays and events, a good book is essential. And a good thriller is even better, […]
Autumn has finally rolled in, and we’re leaving the lighthearted reads of summer behind. It’s the perfect time of year to get under your favorite blanket with a new thriller, from the explosive follow-up to Preston and Child’s Crimson Shore, in which Agent Pendergast is missing and presumed dead, to another chapter in the daring adventures of Dirk Pitt on the […]