Still Life with Crows

A Novel

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 15 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

For the first time in unabridged audio!

A small Kansas town has turned into a killing ground. Is it a serial killer, a man with the need to destroy? Or is it a darker force, a curse upon the land? Amid golden cornfields, FBI Special Agent Pendergast discovers evil in the blood of America's heart.

©2004 Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"As usual, Preston and Child deftly mix the real and the surreal, creating an atmosphere in which everything, for reasons we can't quite nail down, seems a tad off-kilter. Call it creeping paranoia, perhaps, or the dreadful certainty that something awful is about to happen. Whatever you call it, it's a recipe for success." ( Booklist)

I can not explain how these books are so addictive

The Pendergast series just keeps getting better and better. This one really held my attention. The characters came alive for me.

Loved the book and was finally sold on audiobooks thanks to this performance.

Love this book. I have read it many times. I'm not usually a audiobook kinda girl however this was fun and I didn't have any problems staying in the story. I'm sold lol.

Entertaining. Preston and Child can write!

This was a well-researched and enjoyable listen. These guys know how to tell a story and the main character - Pendergast - is intriguing. Narration by Scott Brick is first-rate, as usual.

Grabs your attention and will not let it go.

Where does Still Life with Crows rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Excellent story; excellent narration. A little show at the start; but, do not put it down.

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

There were many twists and turns and the authors tied each of them up together nicely at the end.

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

Scott Brick is a master.

One of the better Pendergast books

What made the experience of listening to Still Life with Crows the most enjoyable?

The series continues to be propelled by the narration. You've grown accustomed to Pendergasts voice and mannerisms. It's easy to see his movements in one's minds eye.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Still Life with Crows?

The final chase through the underground caverns was a lot of fun. Turned it off a couple times to slow myself down and remind myself it was only a story.

Which scene was your favorite?

Pendergast recreating a battle in his mind. Very entertaining.

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

other than suspense, not really.

Any additional comments?

If you're already hooked on the series, keep it going with this book. It won't let you down.

Lots of fun with a great little twist at the end

I had a lot of fun with this story. It's scary and mysterious and easily connected with. The character development is done like an upper cut to the jaw (hard and fast and dizzying), but that means that I really felt I knew the main players well and quickly. About half-way or so through the book, the listener is given a pretty good makeup of the antagonist. But the origins come as a surprise near the end of the book, and the motivations come as another sweet little surprise if the listener is paying attention.

Scott Brick did a solid, albeit maybe a little pedestrian, job as the narrator.

Overall, a very fun listen.

Attention grabber!

I could not stop listening. Never a dull moment with an unexpected ending. Love it.

Still Life

Oh my this would be a page turner if I were to read it!! I was so engrossed while driving that the time flew! The narrator had a comfortable voice to listen to and was spot on with the Pendergast accent.

It was exciting and fun to listen to.

As a new fan of the series, I love this story lines, they arouse your curiosity without going to much out of the real of reality!

Great location pick

I really enjoyed the new setting and getting to know some new characters that will continue on in books to come. I found the small town refreshing and fearfully familiar. Good work.