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)

A Good Listen

Any additional comments?

Overall a great performance making it a great listen. The story was good as well - some said contrived it couldn't happen - but IT'S A STORY -- plain and simple. A good story that will have you at the edge of your seat --- and at times hoping for a traffic jam so you can listen longer.
Unfortunate for me I stumbled into the series closer to the end than at the beginning so I'm doing catch up - but even out of order I'm enjoying the series.

Magnificent narrator!

This was my first, but not last, Preston & Child book. Thanks to Audible for bringing it to my attention. The narrator, Scott Brick. is exceptional, turning a good book into a fascinating listen. As a result, I've purchased another four, beginning with the first of the series, although I'm so curious about what happens next after Still Life With Crows.

Every time I thought the tale was becoming predictable, Preston & Child surprised me with a very unpredictable twist.

Great book! You'll enjoy it!

Loved it!

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

Definitely one of my favorite listens.

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

I didn't make connections until the end.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

I love Scott Brick. He's my favorite.

Good Story

I found the story to be rather enjoyable, though a bit lacking with sound effects as it was done in both Relic and Reliquary, with wffects such as talking in walkietalkies and speakers. How ever the narrator did a rather well done job.

The story got a little predictable towards the end, but non the less very entertaining

one of the best pendergast

as always I wouldn't mind learning more about the characters but overall it was a fun book and had a cool ending.

Another great addition.

Lincoln and Child keep delivering with this addition to the Pendergast series. Thrilling and engaging, with meticulous attention to detail and plot.

still life with crows

another fabulous listen to from the authors Preston and Child. mr. Brick's reading keeps one engaged and not wanting to stop the story.

Excellent, exciting story with great narration

I've been enjoying this series, and this is another great one. Exciting, mysterious story with the best narrator reading it. Very worthwhile.

Love this book

Unbelievable. My only request would be to reduce the profanity...Love the book but please think about my request .......B Young from Mississippi

Hard to stop listening

My fourth Preston/Child read and this was the best, really looking forward to my next.