Mount Dragon

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: David Colacci

Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Guy Carson is a brilliant scientist at GeneDyne, one of the world's foremost biochemical companies. When he is transferred to Mount Dragon, GeneDyne's high-security genetic engineering lab, his good fortune seems too good to be true.

Carson soon finds that it is. He learns that GeneDyne geneticists are tinkering with a common virus with an eye on the enormous profit to be had from a cure for the flu. Their cure involves permanently altering DNA in humans, and Carson's job is to stabilize the virus. But Carson starts to wonder if this is justifiable, even for the most noble medical cause. Altering genes is a risky job, and the possibility of creating another killer virus is very real. What's more, Mount Dragon harbors another secret that puts the world at horrifying risk.

©2008 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2008 B00FO6WK0S

Listenable...not earth shattering

Looking for a protracted potato chip read? This is it. Easy to listen to...pleasing characters and a few wonderful moments. Overall an interesting book. No surprises...no new ground broken. It is exactly what you are led to expect from the synopsis.

a good read

I enjoyed this book. The author obviously did tons of research into the storyline and the geography surroung the location of the story. This type of in depth research makes the story interesting and fun to read.

A great work of science fiction reality.

Reading this after 2020 gives the book greater meaning and the themes in the book demonstrate how much we have to fear.

This book is not for those who are easily upset by harm to animals, there were parts I found very upsetting and it detracted from my overall enjoyment of the book, while also bringing to light the reality of how scientific advances are made. That is sickening.

The book will keep you glued to your listening device, I found myself able to focus on it for long periods of time. the pace of the story is perfect.

The narration is great and while the voice effects in some scenes may require some volume adjustment I found the effects brought the story to life. I really enjoyed the narration.

Good story terrible sound editor

The story was typical Lincoln and child writing which is very good and entertaining as well as informative. This book reminded me a little bit of Michael Crichton in a away. For those who gave the narration only one star I agree. However it was not the narrator‘s fault but the sound editor instead. The narrator himself did a fine job except for the pronunciation of a few things as well as acronyms. The editing however was terrible. The game was up way too high and it times you could tell when the narrator headset back from the microphone. These things should’ve been caught in production. The beginning of the book is the worst after that it is marginal at best. However it is listenable and a good story

Great listen!

Though at 1st I had a little difficulty with the Male narrator doing the female voices, I soon got used to it and thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. Would recommend.

Another great story by these two.

Would you listen to Mount Dragon again? Why?

I would not listen to this again as I have never reread or listened to a book twice. Way to many others to listen to something twice.

What did you like best about this story?

I thought the whole story was great. As always these guys know when to move the story along before it gets boring.

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

Great narrator that did not sound forced. Kept the story going. Didn't try to over exaggerate the voices.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Science run amok!

Any additional comments?

These are my favorite co-authors of all time. When their books end I actually feel exhausted and drained. Both of wish I welcome.

Pretty good yarn, but the female lead is tiresome

Would you listen to Mount Dragon again? Why?

I would listen to this book again. It is entertaining, interesting, and creepy.

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

The plot kept me engaged --that is all except the female character De Vaca. She was a moron, and tiresome.

Which character – as performed by David Colacci – was your favorite?

Guy.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I absolutely hated De Vaca. She was tiresome, stupid, and dangerous. I don't care if she was supposed to be attractive, her character was not.

Any additional comments?

I found it unrealistic that the scientists would expect to leave quarantine if they were exposed to a virus. They are supposed to work with the most dangerous infections in the world, they would know it would be the height of irresponsibility to have someone leave quarantine. They should have had a better sense of responsibility than their reactions. De Vaca in particular was impulsive and irresponsible. She is the only negative in this very good book.

Pretty Neat Book

If you could sum up Mount Dragon in three words, what would they be?

Facinating, Suspenseful, Interesting

Who was your favorite character and why?

I couldn't pick just one...they were all very good. Preston & Childs have a high standard to reach with every new book & so far so good.

What about David Colacci’s performance did you like?

His versitality in his performance. Very believable.

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

When the two competing scientists got back together in the end. Never saw that one coming.

Interesting book

Interesting story. Didn’t particularly like the scientists, they were both kind of jerks, but I loved the professor. Very complex character.

Great, as usual!

This was a great read! I always enjoy the books these two authors create, and this is no exception. Other listeners have complained about the poor technical aspects, but I don't know what they're referring to, since to me this seems like a fresh and relevant topic. I recommend this and all books by these two authors--whether they're writing together or separately. (Note to Audible -- please make sure we have access to them all!)