Extraction

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Rene Auberjonois

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

From number-one New York Times best-selling authors Preston & Child, an all-new short story featuring Agent Pendergast, available only as an ebook and audio download.

In New Orleans' French Quarter, the Tooth Fairy isn't a benevolent sprite who slips money under your pillow at night.... He's a mysterious old recluse who must be appeased with teeth - lest he extract retribution. When young Diogenes Pendergast loses a tooth, however, his skeptical older brother Aloysius is determined to put the legend to the test...with dire consequences.

©2012 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Never read a story by these authors that was bad

Where does Extraction rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoyed the series of of Pendagrass and the interaction with his family. I enjoy clive cussler, james rollins and steve berry; but I put these authors above all the others. I've read many of the other authors books and some were disappointing. Can't say that about these guys.

What did you like best about this story?

Even though it was short, this story had all the bells and whistles of a good book. Storyline had a twist to it that was surprising and kind of spooky.

What does Rene Auberjonois bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He has a good range in his voice and is easy to understand.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending.

Any additional comments?

Wish the authors had more books out there.

Short but a great story Love Pendergast

What made the experience of listening to Extraction the most enjoyable?

It fit into all the other characters in previous stories and was informative

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, it is very detailed and doesn't slow down

Have you listened to any of Rene Auberjonois’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

WOW Mr Auberjonis is without a doubt one of the best, his accented speech makes each
character come to life, He makes Pendergast very special along with each of the rest. Please don't retire anytime soon OK

If you could rename Extraction, what would you call it?

That is a great title for this story Leave it alone

Any additional comments?

Look forward to more from Mr Preston and Mr Child the are a team that can spin a very good yarn

Excellent short story

Bravo, to Preston and Child! Spellbinding narration, Rene Auberjonois! A must listen to short story.

The Tooth Fairy has never been creepier

For most children, the idea of a Tooth Fairy is a pleasant one, but in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the reality is much darker than any children’s tale. For instead of leaving their tooth under a pillow, children must deposit their tooth in a small bowl on the porch of a recluse’s mansion lest the old man Dufour come after what’s rightfully his.

For years, young Aloysius Pendergast has always viewed this ritual with scorn and derision, and he’s horrified when his younger brother, Diogenes, adamantly insists on honoring the superstitious tradition. Determined to teach his brother a lesson, Aloysius retrieves his brother’s offering and discards it.

But when Diogenes disappears the next day, Aloysius begins to wonder if the legends might be true…


Set between Cold Vengeance and Two Graves, this creepy, little gem of a story provides valuable insight into the relationship between FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast and his brother, Diogenes. Although Diogenes didn’t become unhinged until later in life, it’s easy to discern how Aloysius’s actions unwittingly helped shape the monster Diogenes would eventually become.

As always, René Auberjonois' narration was excellent. The dulcet tones of Pendergast seem to come effortlessly to him, and I cannot imagine listening to anyone else bring our favorite Special Agent to life. It’s always a treat to listen to him slip between the characters and the narrator, and oftentimes, I forget I’m listening to only one person read the story.

Set at 30 pages, this audio short clocks in at a mere 67 minutes – easily finished within one or two day’s commute.

If, like me, you haven’t finished Cold Vengeance yet, take heart: this story can be read without fear of spoilers!

Great read (or listen, I should say)!

Would you consider the audio edition of Extraction to be better than the print version?

I have not seen the print version, but I certainly enjoyed the audio version!.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Extraction?

One of the most memorable moments was

Have you listened to any of Rene Auberjonois’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you could rename Extraction, what would you call it?

I think that is the best name for it.

Great Pendergast short story, don't use a credit

Typically convoluted and fascinating Pendergast short story--great for Halloween or around a campfire. Pay the small price, but don't use a credit, as it is so short. But definitely worth getting!

Too Short

This compact, chilling little story of a New Orleans legend turns the tooth fairy into a menacing character who twists the exchange of tooth for coin into a kind of mandatory tribute: hand over the tooth or else. It is a bargain that small children can live with. Older children and adults can foul it up, with dreadful consequences. Some childhood fantasies, perhaps, are best left alone.

With a foreboding, spine-tingling reading, “Extraction” is a finely wrought tale. As short stories go, it may leave just one too many questions unanswered for some listeners. It did for me, but I still enjoyed it immensely.

Amazing!!

What did you love best about Extraction?

The story. The way Agent P tells it in his buttery way. The plot.

What other book might you compare Extraction to and why?

None

What about Rene Auberjonois’s performance did you like?

His voices of your characters are wonderful.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for next one.

Exquisite in Writing and Performance

This brief tale is as chilling and provocative as any ghost story should be. For the extent of my listen, I have been riveted. Truly a first class program. Highly recommended.

okay

that's a very short "book" pretty much a waste.
I think I've had enough Prendergast