One of the Best Books You'll Ever Read

This was the first in this dynamic duo's series of Agent Pendergast books that I had read. I was hopelessly hooked thereafter. If you like action adventure to the nth degree, then these fellas are for you. I have read all their other books since my first foray into their world and it hasn't disappointed yet. Eventhough I started at the end of this storyline(which began with Brimstone & then Dance of Death), it didn't confuse me at all. This mega thriller also has romance, mystery, horror, and a level of technicality that will actually teach you a thing or two. These authors are an absolutely, positively, your life depends on it (kidding), must read.

Like an ice cream sundae

I have been a fan of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs since stumbling on a copy of Relic when it was donated to my library years ago. I have been fascinated by the way two separate individuals write so well together. This third installment regarding the deathlike struggle between Agent Prendergast and his brother Diogenes, is like an ice cream sundae; tasty, satisfying, yet leaving you hankering for just a bit more. Fortunately, there are a couple very strong hints at the end of the book that lead readers to wonder what is coming next. If you missed any of the earlier books, eBay is perfect for filling in the gaps, and after you have read Reliquary, you might even think about picking up a copy of Jennifer Toth's "The Mole People: Life in the tunnels beneath New York City" which is an excellent read about the people who really do live under the city.

Book of the Dead

This is the book that started my interest in Preston&Childs novels. Esp FBI agent Pendegast. This book goes from the begining, returned jewels stolen from the Mueseum, murderin the new Eygptian display. An FBI agent in prison framed by his evil brother. A mystery an exciting fight in thenewest maximum security prison yardthat leads to a bold escape. Police who are helpless in solving the strange and frightening murders. A faithful friend who is an ex-police Leiutenant. All this combines into a thriller ending on an evening opening of the exhibit.

Excellent Page Turner

Excellent book, page turner,worth giving up a night's sleep for. Third in a trilogy - buy the others too - Brimstone, Dance of Death and this one. All the Preston Child books are superior. I have given these as gifts. They are that good.

Pendergast leaves me wanting MORE!

The Lincoln, Child mysteries about Special Agent Pendergast just keep me wanting more! Each one stands alone, but if you read all of them in order it really makes the experience that much more satisfying...although I must say, for bedtime reading it's a little scary! But don't we love to be scared? This book was in GREAT condition and will be a "keeper" not recycled in the office's lunchroom.