Pendergast

The Beginning

De: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrado por: Jefferson Mays

From the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Preston and Child comes the Agent Pendergast origin story—a golden opportunity for longtime fans and new readers to learn about Agent Pendergast’s strange and shocking first case.

It only took six months for the life of Special Agent Dwight Chambers to crumble around him. First, he lost his partner, and then, tragically, his wife. Returning to work at the New Orleans Field Office, Chambers is dismayed to find himself saddled with mentoring a brand new FBI agent—a certain A. X. L. Pendergast. As Chambers tries to pull himself together, his enigmatic and exasperating junior partner pulls an outrageous stunt that gets both of them suspended.

Pendergast welcomes the banishment, because it gives him the opportunity to investigate a peculiar murder in Mississippi that has captured his fancy. Chambers grudgingly goes along. What starts off as a whimsical quest swiftly turns into a terrifying pursuit, as Chambers and Pendergast uncover a string of grisly, ritualistic killings that defy any known serial killer profile.

Thanks in large part to Pendergast’s brilliance and unorthodox methods, they solve the case and find the killer… and that is when the true horror begins.

Satisfying addition to the world of Pendergast.

I love hearing Jefferson Mays narrate, and he is the reason I listen rather than read these books. I am sorry to say this, but I was also glad for a book free of Constance. She's had such a huge presence in the story arc lately, I was ready for a break. I enjoyed the nostalgia of references to other characters in his past and future. And the little details always make for more enjoyable reading. Magritte and Chagall, Patek Philippe, and the ever-present dark suit full of hidden pockets.

Pendergast

I loved this book. I love this Pendergast compared to the last 2-3 books. I felt the stories started getting strange.

Great read

Just what you'd expect from Preston & Childs' Pendegast novel, maybe not the vulgar language, but that was used, not to demonstrate that they felt it was essential to sell the book, but sparringlying inserted where you'd might expect it Anyway, I couldn't put the audiobook down, I had to keep pushing continue even after i set a timers several times. If you love the Pendegast series, the beginnings are even mysterious & intriguing as all the others previously published. Please keep your imaginations open & enjoy!

Ingenuity

Absolutely perfect and a wonderful introduction to our favorite character. We love Pendergast and want more.

One of my Top Favorite book series

As usual never a dull moment. This series is a must read and collect.