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The Book of the Dead
 

The Book of the Dead

by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

A brilliant FBI agent, rotting away in a high security prison for a murder he did not commit.

His brilliant, psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime.

A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown.

An ancient Egyptian tomb about to be unveiled at a celebrity-studded New York gala, an enigmatic curse... (read more)

Top tags: mystery,  fiction,  thriller,  pendergast,  horror (all tags)

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Liked It

Michelle B
  • Rated 5 stars

“I have to admit, this was better than the last one, and probably as good as the first one. This book was better written and easy to understand. The only criticism I have is the romance, especially between Margo Green and Smithback seems forced. I understand that it is not a romance novel, but why throw it in there if it is not going to be smooth and believable. Anyway, I do love the fact that everything is explained (although I am not sure I still understance WHAT Constance Green...”

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Didn’t Like It

Andrea P
  • Rated 2 stars

“Not one of their best efforts. Tries too hard.”

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Community:
  • Rated 4.034286 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 4.416667 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • DeadlyasSin B

    deadlyassin b said:

    “I am a little more than halfway through the book and thus far I am thrilled. I love my home, NY, which I am 6,878 miles away from. The Museum of Natural History is my fav in the city and I have always appreciated Egypt and anything Egyptian. Any recommendations for the next book I should tackle by this duo?”

    posted Saturday, July 26 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Hannah

    hannah said:

    “I just started reading today and I already love it!
    Just like all the Pendergast-Books. He's an incredible character!”

    posted Saturday, March 22 2008
  • Hajira

    hajira said:

    “a true page turner .....special agent preston in jail , another mysterious attack in the museum ,D'Agosta and Laura breaking apart ...all in all its truly its amazing!!!!!!”

    posted Sunday, December 23 2007
  • Imran M

    imran m said:

    “I didnt read the book, however heard about it... wanna read... ”

    posted Thursday, October 25 2007
  • animerebel

    animerebel said:

    “I think katamaster meant to say (Dance of Death), not Game of Death. The book that got me started was Relic, and I have since read all the following books. And just finished The Wheel of Darkness. As with all the books, with a few exceptions, it started out slowly, but builds up to a truely gripping story. One that, once you get to the good stuff, you just can't put it down.
    I have found these two authors to be an excellent match, and they are impressive considering they live on different ends of the continent.”

    posted Monday, September 24 2007
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