The Book of the Dead

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Museum of Natural History receives their pilfered gem collection back, ground down to dust. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in Dance of Death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, FBI Agent Pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison.

To quell the PR nightmare of the gem fiasco, the museum decides to reopen the Tomb of Senef. An astounding Egyptian temple, it was a popular museum exhibit until the 1930s, when it was quietly closed. But when the tomb is unsealed in preparation for its gala reopening, the killings, and whispers of an ancient curse, begin again. And the catastrophic opening itself sets the stage for the final battle between the two brothers: an epic clash from which only one will emerge alive.

©2006 Splendide Mendax, Inc. and Lincoln Child. All Rights Reserved. (P)2006 Time Warner AudioBooks. All Rights Reserved

Critic reviews

"Another gripping, action-packed page-turner...with a tantalizing, ominous twist at the end." (Publishers Weekly)

Enjoyable genre fiction

I don't read much genre fiction, and I can't even remember I stumbled across this book, but it was a lot of fun. The authors have brought together so many cliches: brilliant opposing siblings, suppressed childhood trauma, Southern Gothic motifs, and probably other elements that more experienced mystery/thriller readers will have no trouble identifying. But it doesn't come across as a muddled collection of cliches. The authors approach this with an energy and a spirit of overwhelming enthusiasm. Someday I may even pick up another one of their books.

Another great Pendergast story

Lose the music, tho. Alittle too hokie and seemed to be inserted in random, unneeded places. Scott Brick is best narrator I’ve had the pleasure to listen to as he truly brings these characters to life!!!

Outstanding!

A great follow-up book to Dance of Death. The 3rd book in the "Diogenes Triology" was very exciting with tons of twists and turns. Definitely one of my favorite Pendergast novels so far. Lots of action, suspense, and thriller moments. If you've enjoyed the previous two Pendergast novels, definitely check this one out. I can't wait to start the next book! Scott Brick did an excellent job narrating!

Love this series!!!

I'm working my way through this series with relish. Hope the next one is as good but there is a narrater change so we'll see.

Book of the Dead

The Book of the Dead was another excellent Pendergast novel! Please keep them coming!

Love it as always

Love this whole series of books. Thank you very much can’t wait to read more

Delicious

I describe everything with a food reference, in the case of this series, delicious comes to mind and can’t wait to dig into the next slice!

Terrific series

I have been reading these one after another and it is a lot of fun

Agent Pendergast

After reading The Book of the Dead shortly after it came out, I loved the cadence of the story and characters. However, listening to the story brought it to life in such a different way. This series is one I have always suggested to friends or family, and the audiobook did not disappoint!

Great story and voice performance

A great end to the trilogy. The voice performance was awesome. Only complaint was the random "ominous" music that was added randomly to make certain moments feel more "intense". Wasn't needed as the story was more than enough on its own.