Questions About The Cabinet of Curiosities (Pendergast, #3; Nora Kelly, #0B)

by Douglas Preston (Goodreads Author)

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Will there be a continuity issue if I don't read the series in order? I really want to read this one but I only have one book preceding it, the first one - Relic?

Michelle No, each book can be read as a "stand alone." I haven't read any of them in order and I've never been lost.…moreNo, each book can be read as a "stand alone." I haven't read any of them in order and I've never been lost.(less)

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Jen This is my guess: Constance Greene!

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Is there a book about the reporter in utah as mentioned in this book?

Samantha Yes. It is called Thunderhead. It is about Nora and Smithback. No Pendergast.

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I've always loved this book and am rereading it. It has me wanting to read more about cabinets of curiosities any suggestions fictional or nonfictional?

Maria Rose Also plan a visit to the Museum in Natural History to see what they have gathered and put on display.

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This may seem like an inconsequential question, but it has been bugging me. I thought in the previous book, Reliquary, Bill Smithback (the reporter) worked for the New York Post. But now, in The Cabinet of Curiosities, he works for the New York Times? And in Reliquary, I thought his nemesis, Bryce Harriman worked for the Times; but in Cabinet of Curiosities, Bryce Harriman works for the Post? Am I just misremembering?

Sarah Trites I also noticed this! I thought maybe it was supposed to be a sign that Smithback had been “promoted” because of his experiences in Reliquary while Bry…moreI also noticed this! I thought maybe it was supposed to be a sign that Smithback had been “promoted” because of his experiences in Reliquary while Bryce Harriman was “demoted” to working at the New York Post. That being said, I was also confused and find it unlikely they would simply switch positions. I think Reliquary made it clear that Smithback was becoming an accomplished enough journalist his stories were helping to increase and diversify the readership of the New York Post. It’s surprising how they just switched their spots after focusing on those little details in Reliquary. 🤷🏼‍♀️(less)

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