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Thunderhead

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

Nora Kelly, a young archaeologist in Santa Fe, receives a letter written 16 years ago, yet mysteriously mailed only recently. In it, her father, long believed dead, hints at a fantastic discovery that will make him famous and rich - the lost city of an ancient civilization that suddenly vanished a thousand years ago.

Now Nora is leading an expedition into a harsh, remote corner of Utah's canyon country. Searching for her father and his glory, Nora begins to unravel the greatest riddle of American archeology. but what she unearths will be the newest of horrors.

©2000 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2010 Hachette

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"Spellbinding as ever." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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Singularly Outstanding

One great book. Well written, exciting and keeps you coming back for more. Hard to stop listening. Scott Brick give an outstanding narration. Highly recommend.

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best audio book I've ever listen to.

The story Is full of twists and surprises. 3 times I thought I had it figured out and I was wrong at the end. Wonderful book. great story. I recommend.

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Great story and wonderful performance

This was a really good story with excellent character development, an engrossing plot, and such descriptive details that out comes to life in your mind. Couple that with a very talented narrator who manages to create different voice tones and accents for each character with excellent continuity. Well worth a listen!

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Needs a Different Narrator

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

Needs different narrator

What was one of the most memorable moments of Thunderhead?

Not sure

What didn’t you like about Scott Brick’s performance?

His reading style...whiney....good story but difficult to listen to. Really annoying.

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

no

Any additional comments?

no

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The book does everything right

Wow! Preston / Child / Scott Brick, pretty hard to mess up a book. An awesome story clearly read with a great finish. Must listen!

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Great story narration really annoying.

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I really enjoyed the story. The narration is horrible sounds like narrator's dog had just died very morose.

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A wonderfully intelligent nail-biter!

I loved this book. I read it years ago and just had to revisit this one. The authors are so great at developing character and creating suspense. Of course there is a bit of gore. I couldn't stop reading.

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A Good Read!

What did you love best about Thunderhead?

The story line

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

Yes

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

The horse wrangler...but I can't recall his name...

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

Indiana Jones, watch out!

Any additional comments?

Better than I expected!

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Another thriller without Pendergast

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

Yes, I enjoy the narrator's voice.

What did you like best about this story?

Thriller with supernatural touch

Which scene was your favorite?

The burial

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

Archeology makes a comeback

Any additional comments?

Slower than typical Preston

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Excellent book, excellent narration

Another excellent work by Preston and Child and a thoroughly enjoyable narration as well. I look forward to listening to others in the series.

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