Thunderhead
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
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Easily my favorite of all the books cowritten by these authors. I remember being absolutely hooked by this book, experiencing the adrenaline rush in real-time, the first time I read it, and I've reread it countless times since then. Perhaps I like it better because it doesn't have FBI Special Agent Pendergast in it (who has become rather unbelievable in the most recent Preston/Child books). As always with these authors' better books, the interwoven archaeological facts and level of detail are im...more
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This is the first Preston/Child book I read. After reading this, I have devoured every single one of their books since. It crackles with intelligence and suspense. It is extremely addictive and the setting is by far one of the most interesting and memorable, practically a character in and of itself. A must read. Plus they continue characters throughout their books, not all at once, but here and there. Smithback and Nora in particular from this book. I loved it!
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Read in April, 2008
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Slightly reminiscent of Indiana Jones, this is an entertaining book, nevertheless. Several things attracted me to it: Nora and Sloane are strong female characters, most of the characters are likeable people, the story keeps moving. A real page turner. I was prepared to be bored reading about Skip's new job until....
And I was horrified what happened to the horses as well. There is a sinister aspect to the story that will turn your stomach from time to time. Overall, however, a very good read...more
And I was horrified what happened to the horses as well. There is a sinister aspect to the story that will turn your stomach from time to time. Overall, however, a very good read...more
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Another great work from Preston/Douglas. This book really impressed me because it was obvious how much research went into the work.
The story which revolves around archaeology and the Anasazi was actually fairly accurate. The descriptions of working the archaeological dig, and the basic beliefs of the people were wonderful!
An interesting read that weaves together modern day thought with the superstitious ideas of a lost people.
The story which revolves around archaeology and the Anasazi was actually fairly accurate. The descriptions of working the archaeological dig, and the basic beliefs of the people were wonderful!
An interesting read that weaves together modern day thought with the superstitious ideas of a lost people.
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Read in January, 2000
A young archaeologist leads a dangerous expedition looking for Quivira, the fabled Anasazi "Lost City of Gold," after receiving a mysterious letter from her father who has been missing for sixteen years.
Spellbinding! Preston and Child have set the standard in defining the page-turner. Best adventure book I've read in years!
Spellbinding! Preston and Child have set the standard in defining the page-turner. Best adventure book I've read in years!
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Read in February, 2008
This book was a great read. It kept my attention the whole way through and I became less willing to put it down the further along I got. I read some reviews before finishing the book and some said the ending was anticlimatic but I thought the ending was great and I don't feel let down one bit! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to explore the desert southwest or read about anciet Indian culture.
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Read in August, 2007
Archaeology + suspense thrillers = my kind of book
Sometimes these type of stories can be really cheesy, but the authors definitely know what they're talking about here. It doesn't matter what is based on fact and what isn't, because archaeology is mostly speculation anyway. I really enjoyed this book.
Sometimes these type of stories can be really cheesy, but the authors definitely know what they're talking about here. It doesn't matter what is based on fact and what isn't, because archaeology is mostly speculation anyway. I really enjoyed this book.
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Read in February, 2008
This is a archaeological expedition with hidden dwellings in the western states. The ancient Indian city is located in a mountain top that is hidden away from civilization. The findings are priceless and the find is fabulous. There are many different surprises in the story and some great Indian culture along with witch craft are to be learned.
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Read in January, 2005
I've seen a lot of reviews for this book and they all said that it could be the authors' best work but I'd have to disagree. It's not like I didn't like it, it's just that for a 500-page novel, the suspense didn't really start until I was halfway through and by then, it wasn't really that thrilling to begin with. But it's still a good read.
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A good mystery, keeps you turning the pages. The research was amazing, it's a great history lesson in the Anasazi culture and explores current academic theories about their disappearance. It was a particular fun read for me because we were just in the SW and just hiked the country the book the book is set in. A fun read!
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Read in March, 2006
I absolutely loved everything about this book! I loved the whole 'lost city / ancient civilization' theme; I loved the archeology learnings; I loved the supernatural / spiritual aspect of the Indians; and I loved some of the characters. My favorite was the poetry writing cowboy. This book really 'knocked my socks off!'
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Read in July, 2005
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This is an exciting archaeological adventure story, set in the canyon country of Utah. What enthralled me about it is that I have been to some of the canyon areas the authors mention in the story, which made it seem that much more real to me. I couldn't put this book down until I was finished...a great summer read!
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This book fascinated me, though, it was scary and sometimes horrifying in parts. I found the search for a lost city and the entire archaeological side to the story was very interesting to me. I have always been interested/fascinated with Native American cultures and this opened up some new insights for me.
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Read in October, 2007
This was a good, tense mystery, not as "chilling" as the cover threatens, but still very effective. It reads like a screenplay - would be very easy to make a movie. The archaeological theories were fun and understandable. I'm definitely looking for more Preston/Child books in the future.
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Read in January, 1999
Introduces Nora Kelly, who becomes a main character in the Diogenes trilogy. The ending is kind of abrupt and not really fitting for the rest of the book, but it's worth reading to figure out where Nora is coming from in the other stories.
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Read in April, 2008
The adventure is marginally higher than the suspense in Preston and Child's sturdy new tale....Fans of the authors' similarly inspired, and similarly metronomic, scientific textbooks-cum-thrillers should find this one much to their taste.
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Read in January, 2008
This is a book my husband referred me to. It was high adventure and very suspensful. I enjoyed the information about archiology as well. Plus, it takes place in UT, so close to home....watch out, this one will keep you up at night.
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Read in January, 2007
Enjoyed it...love the setting and the archeolgical backdrop. I think the bottom line is these two authors have a certain rhythm, and if you think the books are fun you allow them the necessary artistic license
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Read in December, 2007
I absolutely loved this book! I'm way into the Anasazi and the mysteries of the West, so this one was right up my alley. It is riviting from the beginning to end and these authors are fantastic.
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Read in January, 2005
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anyone who enjoys stories wrapped in myths and legends
This suspense/thriller was absolutely riveting! The way that the authors wove in the ancient Anasazi myths and legends were compelling, you couldn’t help but be enthralled!
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