By Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs
While the 400 plus pages lay out an exciting story, with well-drawn characters and plot twists aplenty, I don’t know that I’ve ever been livid when I reached the end of a book — perhaps happy or sad to say goodbye to characters I came to know and care about but never angry.
But then, I can’t remember ever reading a book where the authors apologized and said they are working as fast as they can to write the next book. I had no idea this was the 21st book in the series. Perhaps Agent Pendergast fans may be more forgiving.
While I do still recommend this excellent science fiction/fantasy mystery, it is with one caveat. Wait until the 22nd book in the series is available and thoroughly enjoy both together. Or if new to the series, read the sequence which will be the Leng Quartet, according to the authors: The Cabinet of Curiosities, Bloodless, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng and the yet to be published fourth book.
I received this advance reader copy from Grand Central Publishing, courtesy of NetGalley. This review is fair and impartial.
But then, I can’t remember ever reading a book where the authors apologized and said they are working as fast as they can to write the next book. I had no idea this was the 21st book in the series. Perhaps Agent Pendergast fans may be more forgiving.
While I do still recommend this excellent science fiction/fantasy mystery, it is with one caveat. Wait until the 22nd book in the series is available and thoroughly enjoy both together. Or if new to the series, read the sequence which will be the Leng Quartet, according to the authors: The Cabinet of Curiosities, Bloodless, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng and the yet to be published fourth book.
I received this advance reader copy from Grand Central Publishing, courtesy of NetGalley. This review is fair and impartial.
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