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Dance of Death

By: Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Two brothers. One, top FBI Agent Aloysius Pendergast. The other, Diogenes, a brilliant and twisted criminal. An undying hatred between them. Now, a perfect crime. And the ultimate challenge: Stop me if you can.

©2005 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2012 Hachette Audio

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Getting to know Pendergast

If you could sum up Dance of Death in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful, original, satisfying

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dance of Death?

I don't want to give away any of the terrific story line, but the reader really gets to know some of Pendergast's history and mysteries.

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

Oh yes, Ive listened to numerous book narrated by Scott Brick. I enjoy his style and his representation of Pendergast.

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

I couldn't put it down

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This one came with a short story ' Extraction' that focused on something that was alluded to in 'Dance of Death'. While listening to many of the Pendergas books the reader is tantalized by an incident referred to in Pendergast and his brother's history. 'Extraction' is an amazing, imaginative clarifying story that gives the reader a satisfying understanding of what happened when the boys were young. I have always wanted to know more about the true origin of the hate that Diogenes has for Pendergas. This delivers....

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Excellent story!

I've been listening to all of the Pendergast series, at least those that Audible have, in order. I must say that this was my favorite so far!

Preston and Child are maturing as writers and this book is outstanding! I could not stop listening! There is a very apparent similarity to Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series. There is our main hero, with many of the same characteristics of Holmes: intelligence, being misunderstood (due to his lack of communication), loyalty, his own brand of justice, sacrifice, kind of larger than life.. And we have Watson (though, our side-kick here is more competent).. Now, we're introduced to the story's arch-villian: "the most dangerous man in the world." More characters parallel.. but, are so much more human and vivid! We can identify with the characters and their failings. The story and plot are terrific, but the characters and their interactions, and the thrill-ride of action makes this story stand out as one of the best!

I've really enjoyed Mr. Brick as the narrator in these stories. He is even able to distinguish between 2 men with similar accents without being confusing. Perhaps, he's not as proficient with the English lady's voice, but it doesn't distract from the story.

All in all, this is an excellent thrill ride from end to end and I would highly recommend it to any wanting a great detective-pursuing-the-bad-guy type of book!

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I'm Done

Several months ago the books in this series went on sale. I had read Relic, Ice limit, and Mount Dragon, liked them so thought I had nothing to lose. Wrong. This started out really good, matter of fact I will have to admit that the first chapter of most of these books are usually very exciting. They started to go into the family of Pendergast and his childhood. I was finding that to be most interesting. I was also enjoying the two police who were in love. Then in chapter 12 the book took a turn for the worst. The story was now just too stupid for me to believe. I made it through 23 chapters and decided to call it quits.

I may read some of the non-Pendergast novels. If they team up with Card or Koontz to write about Pendy's childhood, I would read that.

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Fantastic narration; great story

Whoa! What a ride! This was wonderful.

I have to respect authors who know how to use Dopler Shift and "couldn't care less" properly.

The tension in this book is strong. Scary - but I couldn't put it down. This trilogy has me hooked, for sure. One advantage to discovering a series late is that I don't have to wait for the next book.

I like the characters. So many interesting stories there. I'm especially interested in Constance.

Scott Brick is one of the best narrators. He adds so much to an audiobook.

This was great!!!

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Outstanding - Both brothers are alive!

Thought Diogenes was dead? Nope! This is the best book of the series. I've said that before but Preston and Child just keep getting better and better. This book reads very well and is not one you will figure out half way through. I found it very difficult to put down and finished it in two days. The ending wasn't at all what I expected and can't wait for the next one to be released. You don't have to start with this one but it would help if you had some background on the characters.

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Best of the series.

If you must choose one in this series, choose this one. Preston and Child have really hit their stride by this novel. Characters are well-developed, they have mastered the art of foreshadowing, and the narrator is pitch-perfect. I've almost forgotten I listened to him read Atlas Shrugged (skip that one). Of course, at the end, you'll want to rush into the next one, but it's a delicious temptation you will want to give into. Just don't finish in the early morning hours, unless you have a 24-hour bookstore, or can download the next from Audible immediately. Heck, just do it near the end. Then you'll be a fan, and you'll be reading them all.

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Truly Truly incredible!!!!!

This a must listen first and foremost after listening to Book 5. This is a part 2 of a trilogy and so far is truly amazing. It is a really good story and the twists are clever. I really enjoyed this book. One of the best I have listened to.

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Earns It's Expectation

Everything you expect from a Pendergast novel and I'm immediately getting book 7...even if I have to pay full price!

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Good book as all of them are so far.

Really good books so far. I really enjoy the mystery in all of them along with some seemingly supernatural to it.

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Excellent

Good story. Love cliff hangers. Anxious to start the next in series. Scott Brick is the best narrator EVER!

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