Thunderhead

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 17 hrs and 20 mins

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

Critic reviews

"Spellbinding as ever." ( Kirkus Reviews)

it was interesting, semi enjoyed.

it was I interesting. I still order the books. some better than others. I liked the main story.

Another great book!

My first deviation from the Pendergast series and I was not disappointed. Great story from the authors and performance from Scott Brick. If you are a Prendergast fan, then definitely give this book a try.

A bit more Gruesome than Usual

I thought Scott Brick did one of his finest readings for this book. I always enjoy the books written by Preston and Child, especially the ones starring Agent Pendergast. For me, this one was more difficult to hear because of the descriptive and terrible fate of the horses. I have a hard time with horrible things happening to blameless animals. Still, these two authors have given me many many hours listening pleasure over the years, and I always look forward to their latest release! I love adventures with a supernatural touch.

love the story and book

But the narrator, scott brick, ruins it. He over emphasizes everything and has little inflection. Read the book and skip the listen.

A good read

Would you listen to Thunderhead again? Why?

No, the book was a good first read but not good enough to read a second time.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the mystery and the geography of the story. Also the characters were very good.

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

No

Any additional comments?

No

Enough nascent evil for the most discerning reader

I thought it begn a little slow, but necessary plot points were being laid line upon line. Soon I was caught up in A tale of terror that crescendoed time after time. I could hardly believe each wave could be outdone by the next. It will be a thrill to anyone who has ever loved anthropology or native myth. I highly recommend it even though I did lose an entire night sleep listening to it. I could not step away from the tightly knit story and descriptive process. Buy this book and have an enjoyable listen that will leave your heart pounding and feeling deeply satisfied with the end.

Fast paced story you don't want to miss!

I drive a lot for work and like to listen to audio books as I drive. This book was interesting and fast paced that kept my attention the whole time. It took a while to get used to the narrator. I do not care for him at all. As long as you don't mind getting a book read to you by Voldemort from Harry Potter you will LOVE this book!

Surprise enjoy

The story had me captivated almost all the time the detail of Quivira - even though I don’t usually go for the gore & fear element, it was presented in such a way from Nora’s first encounter with the Skinwalkers that it wasn’t gruesome it was just intriguing. I’m looking forward to another by Preston & Child.

Page Burner for Thrill Adventureheads

I must start off by saying that I think these writers are wonderful and have read most of their books. Then, I was thrilled that Scott Brick was the narrator as I am also fond of him. How could I go wrong with these excellent choices? Well, I didn't because this book was so good and so fast paced, I was listening all night and finally finished up in the late morning! A book that keeps me up all night, without dozing off, is quite an achievement. No higher recommendation. This is by far, one of my favorite books read in the past year!

I also recommend this as one of those long driving trip books.

The primary character is a woman who has been thrust into the possibility of a lifetime achievement as an archeologist, spurred on by a recently disclosed letter written by her long dead father. No spoiler alerts......no more details about the story! Just read it.

Southwest adventure

Love Nora Kelly and her adventures! I forget how much I enjoy these books - summer reading fun!