Two Graves

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: Rene Auberjonois

Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

After his wife, Helen, is brazenly abducted before his eyes, Special Agent Pendergast furiously pursues the kidnappers, chasing them across the country and into Mexico. But then, things go terribly, tragically wrong; the kidnappers escape; and a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York apartment and shuts out the world.

But when a string of bizarre murders erupts across several Manhattan hotels - perpetrated by a boy who seems to have an almost psychic ability to elude capture - NYPD Lieutenant D'Agosta asks his friend Pendergast for help. Reluctant at first, Pendergast soon discovers that the killings are a message from his wife's kidnappers. But why a message? And what does it mean?

When the kidnappers strike again at those closest to Pendergast, the FBI agent, filled anew with vengeful fury, sets out to track down and destroy those responsible. His journey takes him deep into the trackless forests of South America, where he ultimately finds himself face to face with an old evil that - rather than having been eradicated - is stirring anew... and with potentially world-altering consequences.

Confucius once said: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves." Pendergast is about to learn the hard way just how true those words still ring.

©2012 Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child (P)2012 Hachette

Another gripping tale.

I’ve hesitated to write a review for Two Graves, since there have been so many great reviews already written. But…. I must!

I was really beginning to worry about our hero, Pendergast. He was self-imploding and cutting the ties to all his friends! I had begun to think that maybe P&C were tired of him, and going to end the series.

Thank goodness, I was wrong (at least, I hope!).. but, I did have some moments where I was very disappointed in the hero. But then, he is human, right? Allowed to make mistakes .. get depressed.. go through despair? This story illustrates how important friends are to our lives.

I was sad at some of the occurrences (trying not to give spoilers).. I was really hoping for a different ending. But, P&C once again surprise and intrigue me with some of their twists.

Toward the end, our hero re-acquires his larger than life hero status and pulls off some highly Bond-like stunts. But then, this is fiction and I’m a sucker for a great ending!

I was surprised at some of the topics that were glossed over.. but, maybe they are being saved to be addressed in future stories.

Mr. Auberjonois does a wonderful job narrating again!!

Yes, I do recommend this book.. just don’t listen before you listen to Fever Dream and Cold Vengeance (in that order). This is a terrific trilogy!

Another Joy to Read

What did you love best about Two Graves?

The last three quarters of the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

That is hard to say. There were new characters introduced & others expanded on.

What about Rene Auberjonois’s performance did you like?

Always a pleasure to hear him narrate

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

This book was outstanding! However, I have to admit I was slightly confused when, although I can understand the reasoning it began with a repeat of the last scene of the prior book. Also I had a hard time in the very beginning with some of the author’s writing choices for what could be called the ‘Pendergast miracle dedication, strength & action’ scenarios. The almost inhuman hardships that Pendergast goes through in the very beginning of the book were really over the top for me & it was just too much for me to swallow. I don't know about other readers, but when the main good guys get injured or hurt I bleed along with them. BUT as the book continued the story lines improved tremendously & I became totally mesmerized by more sensational new plot introductions & further explanation of prior book plots. This book was like getting unexpected presents I wasn’t expecting. It was just like a 3D movie where the audience starts to duck least they get hit with the action. Right up until the end it was hard to stop listening to what was going to happen next. I don’t know how these two authors can unwind enough to go to sleep at night after writing a book like this…..it is that good!

WOW!

Where does Two Graves rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is one the best mystery-thrillers I've read. What a roller coaster ride! I had to pull an all nighter.

Any additional comments?

I'm adding the entire series to my Wish List.

Buy it

What would have made Two Graves better?

It was out of character for Pendergast to miss clues, not be two steps ahead,be prepared and also be physically weak.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Cold Days, a Dresden book

How could the performance have been better?

Read Eva Gannon's of Illinois review. She says exactly what I think. She elaborates the short comings.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I would buy it. It has a complex plot that has twists and turns. You have to know what comes next.

Love Pendergrast but Auberjonois needs WORK

Any additional comments?

Auberjonois has typically done well with other Pendergrast novels. This time he should have spent a minimum amount of time getting the Portuguese pronunciation CLOSE to correct. I almost stopped listening each time he tried to pronounce the Portuguese words. Seemed ok with the German but...

Another powerful book by Preston & Child

If you could sum up Two Graves in three words, what would they be?

Suspensful and gripping novel with an excellent performance by Rene.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Two Graves?

Prendergast contemplating sucide.

Which scene was your favorite?

Friction between Father and Son.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely.

Any additional comments?

Will listen to the book again in about a month.

I love this audiobook!!!

Would you listen to Two Graves again? Why?

I am a BIG Preston and Child's fan and have been listened to many of their audiobooks. It was a very good book (as usual) and I love Rene Auberjonois' voice.

What did you like best about this story?

The plot and the storyline!!!

Have you listened to any of Rene Auberjonois’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Love it!!! I like Mr. Auberjonois as an actor so I can help but to love the way he narrates these books.

Must read them all!!! 💕

Seriously I have read a few of these books but started over with the audio books. Even the ones I read I have bought on audio book and listened to again! Love them all!

Excellent book

Riveting story and very original and a great twist on the normal Pendergast novels. Must listen!

Addicted

I am totally addicted and obsessed withe the Pendergast series!! Please take the time to listen to one and you will know what I mean!