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)

Great book!

Growing up in the Four Corners area it’s hard to capture the essence of the land and culture. This book did it. Great job in bringing it all together at the end. Yes..: it’s on par with T Hillerman.

Adventure

What a fun way to escape reality and go on this exciting, terrifying journey. I will always recommend this book.

Kept me listening

I found this book very engaging. The way the writer told the story and kept the characters engaged was really great. I loved how I even fell in love with the horses. Lots of twists and turns in the story that will keep you engaged and wanting to listen more. I had to stop myself so I could go to sleep or get back to work multiple times.

As always Preston and Child deliver!!

Even though this was written back in 1999 and doesn't feature SA Pendergast "Thunderhead" was surprisingly captivating. This read will give new depth to favorite characters of the Pendergast series Dr Nora Lelly and Bill Smithback that is both welcomed and desired.
the only con I ca. give is the narrarator's voice... in my opinion the orator should have had a deeper voice with equal capabilities of reverence and love as well as foreboding and malice. Alas, a minor knock on an otherwise incredible store.
Must read!

Almost a five!

I love this narrator which is a point of difference among reviewers so listen to the sample before choosing this book. The story unfolds rapidly and the characters are developed within the framework of the story. I never wanted to stop listening and had to force myself to. Tension, action, beautiful locations and wild spots. Some quirky characters to give flavor. The reason it is not a five is a couple of spots seemed to meander. I will likely listen again and may revise this afterwards.

Absolutely loved it!

Fantastic story. The setting is one of my favorite areas in the country, and the story is awesome.

loved it

the narrator was absolutely excellent. these books are so well written. The descriptions made me feel like I was right there in the story. I couldn't wait to go out walking my dog again so I could listen to the book.

Love Scott Brick and the story was fun!

I love a women Indiana Jones and it has adventure, Murder, suspense. Very good read and different from everyone else. I read the second Nora Kelly book and it was horrible because they added a FBI agent and terrible narrator.

Outstanding read

Preston and Child continue to excel in great story lines with very interesting characters! I enjoyed the story and the research that went into the writing of this book.

Story gets to predictable in places

This is a good summertime read if you’re looking to escape from our hell on earth to this one 700 years ago.