The Third Gate

A Novel

By: Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who was unlike any other in history. Stone believes he has found the burial chamber of King Narmer, the near mythical god-king who united upper and lower Egypt in 3200 B.C., and the archaeologist has reason to believe that the greatest prize of all - Narmer's crown - might be buried with him. No crown of an Egyptian king has ever been discovered, and Narmer's is the elusive crown of the two Egypts, supposedly possessed of awesome powers.

The dig itself is located in one of the most forbidding places on Earth - the Sudd, a nearly impassable swamp in northern Sudan. Amid the nightmarish, disorienting tangle of mud and dead vegetation, a series of harrowing and inexplicable occurrences are causing people on the expedition to fear a centuries - old curse. With a monumental discovery in reach, Professor Jeremy Logan is brought onto the project to investigate. What he finds will raise new questions... and alarm.

In the hands of master storyteller Lincoln Child, The Third Gate breaks new ground and introduces a fascinating new protagonist to the thriller world.

©2012 Lincoln Child (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Lincoln Child's novels are thrilling and tantalizing." (Vince Flynn)

"Bestseller Child ( Terminal Freeze) more than succeeds in making a mummy's curse terrifying in this superb supernatural thriller.... Child evokes fear through understatement...Readers will hope to see more of [lead character] Logan in a sequel." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Ample gadgetry, New Age soul-shifting, and pyrotechnics sufficient to employ a stable of stuntmen when brought to film: Child's newest is the sort of thing to delight all those who got wrapped up in The Mummy. Think, a Dan Brown-ian adventure amongst Pharaohs ready with a pocket full of curses." ( Kirkus)

Get it--it's riveting as usual!

I'm a big fan of Preston-Child & jump on these as soon as they are published. This is the first book of Lincoln Child's that I've read, and I'm ready to get all the others! I'm loving it. This is a "can't wait to listen" book, and if I could, I'd finish it all at once--oh, for a long holiday weekend! Wish it were more of an epic than a fast read, but maybe that's part of the appeal. It's quickly paced.

Worth spending a credit on

I much prefer the Sanford/Child's books but enjoy Lincoln Child's books. The story isn't bad. I think I would like it better with a different narrator. McClain was better and has learned to slow down and put more feeling in his performance. However, I don't think it is enough for this book. The story line is good but is very predictable. It is more of a sci-FY story than an adventure book.

Excellent story and writing!

I really enjoyed this one and the narrative performance was great! Worth the wait loved the historical and adventure storyline!

The Third Gate

I loved this book . I usually enjoy these books. This was different from the others, but it perfect. Thank you!

Very Entertaining Story...Lackluster Reader

Would you be willing to try another one of Johnathan McClain’s performances?

No!

Any additional comments?

I always love Lincoln Child books - this was no disappointment! Their stories are always entertaining...however, the choice of reader could have been worlds better....

Good story, not great

I liked the supernatural elements of this story. Logan is a solid character with several possible story arcs, though I hope they will be better than this one. While it kept my interest, I was never engrossed in the story.
McClain's performance was mediocre. He TOLD the story, but that's about it. Never one did his reading help me to visualize the tale. Frequently his inflections were so bland I spent so much time considering how they could have been improved that I had to go back to listen again, having missed the last minute or so of listening. Surely Child deserves a better narrator.

Entertaining

All in all a good read (listen). Facinating Egyptology stuff woven into the plot. I found that I held my breath a lot! Won't spoil it by telling you why.

Very predictable.

A good plot for a teenagers' action comic but not a satisfying read for this old chook who loves her mysteries and suspense stories unfold through some intelligent story writing. There was little or no character development and I was quite happy when the ride was over. I think Lincoln should stick to writing books with Douglas who is obviously the one whose in charge of developing the characters in their novels. The narration was average, but I guess it was difficult for the narrator to get excited about reading this book too.

Together or Apart-Preston and Child are Brilliant

What did you like about this audiobook?

Lincoln Child has done his usual brilliant job of research. The education gained on archaeology and Egypt alone are worth the price of the book.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

My son has recently left for the Peace Corps in Uganda. This is a priceless insight into the Sudd.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Child, with or without Preston is a master of dialogue.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing.

Do you have any additional comments?

I have every Preston, Child, or Preston/Child book in my library. This is in the top five.

it was alright

I wasn't crazy about the narrator. he didn't really capture the tone of the novel. it seemed monotone most of the time