Thunderhead Quotes

“Perhaps it’s not a matter of unimportant sites, but unimportant archaeologists.”
― Douglas Preston, Thunderhead

“for all its vast collections and reservoir of talent, the Institute was ignoring the new developments—ethnoarchaeology, contextual archaeology, molecular archaeology, cultural resource management—taking place outside its thick adobe walls.”
― Douglas Preston, Thunderhead

“Smalls looked up from his book as she leaned into his office. “I’m done, thank you.” “You’re welcome,” he replied. “Hey, it’s lunchtime, and once I lock up I’m going to grab a burrito. Care to join me?” Nora shook her head. “Got to get back to my office, thanks. I’ve got a lot of work to do this afternoon.” “I’ll consider that a raincheck,” Smalls said. “Too bad we live in the desert.” Nora went out the door to the sound of harsh laughter.”
― Douglas Preston, Thunderhead

“She waited, motionless in the dim light. There was no sound but the faint susurrus of wind.”
― Douglas Preston, Thunderhead