The Lost Island

A Gideon Crew Novel

De: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrado por: David W. Collins

Gideon Crew--brilliant scientist, master thief--is living on borrowed time. When his mysterious employer, Eli Glinn, gives him an eyebrow-raising mission, he has no reason to refuse. Gideon's task: steal a page from the priceless Book of Kells, now on display in New York City and protected by unbreakable security.

Accomplishing the impossible, Gideon steals the parchment--only to learn that hidden beneath the gorgeously illuminated image is a treasure map dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks. As they ponder the strange map, they realize that the treasure it leads to is no ordinary fortune. It is something far more precious: an amazing discovery that could perhaps even save Gideon's life.

Together with his new partner, Amy, Gideon follows a trail of cryptic clues to an unknown island in a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea. There, off the hostile and desolate Mosquito Coast, the pair realize the extraordinary treasure they are hunting conceals an even greater shock-a revelation so profound that it may benefit the entire human race . . . if Gideon and Amy can survive.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion."—Kirkus Reviews on Gideon's Corpse

"Gideon, an engaging fellow from the get-go, lives up to his initial promise, demonstrating an intelligence and resourcefulness that should endear him to adventure fans."—Booklist on Gideon's Corpse

"Like Michael Crichton, Preston and Child weave their stories at a thrilling pace...Preston and Child never fail to entertain. And GIDEON'S CORPSE is a thriller that ranks high among their many co-authored offerings to date."—BookReporter.com

"Preston and Child deliver a tight, literate thriller...The writing is fast-paced and cinematic."—New Mexico Magazine on Gideon's Corpse

"Ever timely and provocative, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have given us yet another one of their taut page-turners in GIDEON'S CORPSE...The issue is never if he'll escape, but how. It's the thrill of the ride that counts, and GIDEON'S CORPSE gives the reader a front seat."
—Albuquerque Journal on Gideon's Corpse

"The writing is taut and intense with twists and turns to surprise even the die-hard thriller fan...the authors make it fresh and original."—RT Reviews on Gideon's Corpse

This book should be lost

There's some really good aspects in this book. It starts off looking for a secret and has some really neat planning and theft of a precious book, and well done scenes set on the water with sailing. Some treasure hunting and Gideon has a pretty well written female lead in Amy. There's some great chemistry early between Gideon and Amy. Then it falls off the rails hard when they reach land. Without spoiling the story, there's some big revelations that just made me roll my eyes. Characters fall apart and it's just laughable. This happens just hover halfway through and lasts through the end. That's not to say there aren't some cool and interesting things that happen after the book goes bad. I like some fantasy in my adventure novels, but takes some things to literal and it doesn't work. I'm a fan of Preston and Child and Gideon Crew stories, but this one didn't work.

Another Fabulous Tale!

The plot is unexpected. The characters have all the adventures we all wish we could have....and as always it is captivating and fun! This is a book you will not be able to quit listening to!!

Good Start, bad finish

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I'd like to think I could have done better, but who knows?

Have you listened to any of David W. Collins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. The problem was not the narrator

Was The Lost Island worth the listening time?

Marginally

Any additional comments?

In the early parts of this book, I was ready to give it 5 stars. OK, there were some parts that stretched imagination, but that's to be expected. However, as it progressed, it seems to have deteriorated. The last few hours were a disappointment. Towards the end, I was just waiting for it to be over. I assume the next book will be the sequel to the Ice Limit. The authors did a nice job weaving that plot into the series. I truly enjoyed the Ice Limit and would recommend it to anyone who has not read it or listened to it. Hopefully, the authors will do justice to their good work in the Ice Limit and give us something equally memorable.

Great bookEnjoyed this book

Enjoyed this book a great deal. Love the homer connection and the Cyclopes. Far fetched but fun and easy to listen to.

Gideon on an impossible mission

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

First I would recommend they read the first two books then they would demand the third in the series it is that good

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost Island?

I was sad when the giant lost his island

What about David W. Collins’s performance did you like?

Who can say anthing bad about Mr Collins performance it was right on for this cast of characters Look forward to his next reading

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Actually I did both it hit a spot of humor and pitty in my heart a great story will move the reader as this one did myself and my friends

Any additional comments?

I they would only have the time to write another Gideon book that would be wonderful, we all look forward to the next book even truck drivers enjoy a good mystery