Pendergast has no idea who is responsible for the killing, or why the body was brought to his home. Authors spat created memorable character aloysius pendergast. Young aloysius pendergast by burnishedvelvet on deviantart. Aloysius pendergast ebook written by douglas preston, lincoln child, r. Curbside plus services include curbside pickup and inperson appointments for computer use and other library services. At the end of that book, special agent pendergast is captured, bound and left for dead behind a brick wall. The obsidian chamber wikipedia it tells the story of fbi special agent aloysius pendergast as he investigates a serial killer in miami beach. A few months later, lieutenant vincent dagosta is convinced pendergast is dead and will not be coming back. Itll take all of pendergast s skill to unmask this most dangerous foe let alone survive to tell the tale. They are coauthors of the famed pendergast series, and their recent novels include verses for the dead, city of endless night, the obsidian. Series the official website of douglas preston and. Apr 17, 2017 the book dances around the reveal for a while, mainly because its utterly preposterous, snapping the already frayed hold this series has on reality.
Book 1 shelve relic book 2 shelve reliquary book 3 shelve the cabinet of curiosities book 4 shelve still life with crows. Catchall tag for a series of novels by authors douglas preston and lincoln child, most of which feature fbi special agent aloysius x. In the 1997 movie adaptation of relic, for example, there is no pendergast to be found. A longburied family secret resurfaces when one of aloysius pendergast s most implacable enemies shows up on his doorstep as a murdered corpse. Aloysius pendergast original female characters 2 include additional.
Preorder the pendergast series grateful acknowledgment is made to nadine waddell, whose devoted readership and knowledge of the pendergast. The series is largely divided into sub series, with trilogies and direct sequels within the series. Pendergast travels to violas house following the aftermath of the book of the dead. Agent pendergast by douglas preston and lincoln child oct 18, 2016. Aloysius pendergast, who is introduced in relic, also appears in several of prestons and childs following novels, along with smithback, green, and dagosta. Feb 07, 2020 last updated on february 7, 2020 the pendergast series by the author duo douglas preston and lincoln child is one of the most popular thriller series with a hint of supernatural that has been written in the last 25 years. One of pendergast s most implacable, most feared enemies is found on his doorstep, dead. The real book spy red herrings and dead ends abound in this especially intricately plotted entry in the pendergast series, which is also noteworthy as usual for its finely drawn characters and its writing style, which overlays contemporary storytelling with a light ornate flavoring. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. His recent nonfiction book, the monster of florence, is also being made into a film. He first appeared as a supporting character in their first novel, relic 1995, and in its 1997 sequel reliquary, before assuming the protagonist role in the 2002 novel the cabinet of curiosities. Lincoln child is a former book editor who has published four novels of his own, including the huge bestseller. Aloysius pendergast project gutenberg selfpublishing.
His first novel, relic, coauthored with lincoln child, was made into a movie, and launched the famed pendergast series of novels. The novels tend to feature a mix of the police procedural, horror, and thriller genres. The series follows the exploits of the eccentric, erudite special agent aloysius pendergast of the new orleans fbi office. And they have launched a new series using characters from the pendergast series, now with two novels. Douglas preston and lincoln childs pendergast series a. Special agent pendergast is an iconic character that many authors have tried to emulate over the years. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child books. Verses for the dead agent pendergast series book 18 english edition ebook. Agent pendergast series, book 19, agent pendergast series abridged, book 19 length. Dance of death actually is book 2 in a series which began with brimstone. While working this gig however, he encounters a grumpy detective and boisterous reporter, both following the same case. Special agent aloysius pendergast, for the fbi is on another case. Preston and child have written many different novels together, which are technothriller and horror novels mostly notably the pendergast series.
When we first meet aloysius xingu leng pendergast, he is a controversial fbi investigator in the novel, relic, and in its sequel reliquary, before assuming the. They are coauthors of the famed pendergast series and their recent novels include fever dream, cold vengeance, two graves, and gideons corpse. Secrets are revealed, including the event which transformed pendergast s brother diogenes into a sociopathic killer. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Pendergast and all the many intriguing figures in his life. This book club is dedicated to the fans of the pendergast series of books by douglas preston and lincoln child. Next book up in series is two graves out in december 2012. Douglas preston and lincoln child have been putting out more works the pendergast series, staring fbi agent aloysius xingu leng pendergast. The obsidian chamber agent pendergast series, 16 9781455536894 by preston, douglas. Pendergast series in reading order books reading order.
The books are named after the title character aloysius pendergast, an fbi agent. Also, this novel is the second book in the diogenes trilogy. The pendergast series is a series of thriller novels by american novelists douglas preston and lincoln child. After a string of soso entries in this bestselling series, preston and child have returned to the quality storytelling theyre known for. Lincoln childs first book, relic, was a huge success that really kickstarted his career.
Aloysius xingu leng pendergast is a fictional character appearing in novels by douglas preston and lincoln child. This is the sixth book in the special agent pendergast series. Seeking comfort, his broken spirit awakens a nurturing response in viola. Anyway, i just finished reading their latest and was, again, struck by the fact that none of these books have. Last updated on february 7, 2020 the pendergast series by the author duo douglas preston and lincoln child is one of the most popular thriller series with a hint of supernatural that has been written in the last 25 years. Fbi special agent aloysius pendergast, nypd lieutenant vincent dagosta, anthropologist margo green, as well as femme fatale constance greene, pendergast s ward.
Returned items are quarantined for 48 hours before they are checked in. Chronological by series preston books child books book of the dead. Spread out over some 1,500 pages the story is nonstop, from the initial roasting of a deviant social personage of some import to an italian count to meeting diogenes as an adult with a fiendish plan of destruction. And a lot of the action goes back to the original location of the relic, the. The first book in the series that familiarized the pendergast character was relic that was first published in 1995 followed by the sequel reliquary in 1997. First mentioned in only vague, mysterious terms in the cabinet of curiosities and still life with crows, she was finally introduced during the events of brimstone. But all this turns out to be mere prologue to a far larger plot. This is a manip i did of the douglas preston and lincoln child book series character aloysius pendergast. An fbi agent who spends almost zero time working on actual fbi cases.
Constance greene is the ward and amanuensis of special agent pendergast. This case is special though, his son, a feared enemy is murdered and left on the pendergast. The book was released on october 18, 2016 by grand central publishing and is the sixteenth book in the special agent pendergast series. If youve read the books, youll notice, obviously, that this is a young pendergast. The books are about the story of fbi special agent aloysius pendergast. Child, lincoln and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An epidemiologist and pharmaceutical biologist, helen was the wife of aloysius pendergast. Use pendergast in a sentence pendergast definition. Few of his adventures take place in crescent city though, as agent pendergast seems to have an arrangement with his employers as to what cases he chooses to investigate. After a making a few brief appearances in some of the pendergast books that have come out she finally returns in a prominent role in blue labyrinth, a whopping 17 years after the events of reliquary demoted to extra. Relic just days before a massive exhibition opens at the popular new york museum of natural history, visitors are being savagely murdered in. Jan 20, 2021 douglas preston and lincoln child have been putting out more works the pendergast series, staring fbi agent aloysius xingu leng pendergast.
See more ideas about lincoln child, preston child, preston. The next in the pendergast series are the three diogenes books. Fictitious character pendergast, aloysius fictitious character pendergast, aloysius fiction government investigators. It was a good and entertaining read, so go pick it up. Pendergast books aloysius pendergast is a featured character on the pendergast series of novels by lincoln child and douglas preston. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect murder, save for an enigmatic clue. Pendergast is undercover in a coffee shop, being monitored by the higherups, but damn if hes gonna let this case slip by him. The second season has not been decided but it will certainly be another book in the pendergast series. Pendergast and gladstone wind up captured by some nasty villains, and a handful of pendergast s friends, including the resourceful constance, must rush to the rescue in an extended, nailbiting climax. Leng pendergast, special agent of the fbi and updates from the authors. The character of the fbi special agent aloysius pendergast evolves through the series to match the various situations he finds himself in.
The pendergast series of novels is written by american authors douglas preston and lincoln child originally featuring in various other novels as a supporting character, the american authors douglas preston and lincoln child have made aloysius pendergast a leading protagonist in his own series. Verses for the dead agent pendergast series book 18 english. Relic is a 1995 novel by american authors douglas preston and lincoln child, and the first in the special agent pendergast series. Bloodless signed book special agent pendergast series. The first two novels by the bestselling writing duo of douglas preston and. First referenced by pendergast in relic, she is prominently featured in the three pendergast novels that make up the helen trilogy fever. The obsidian chamber agent pendergast series book 16 book 16 of 19. The series is in the detective crime thriller genre.
Brimstone, dance of death and the book of the dead. See more ideas about preston child, preston, lincoln child. Preston and child consider five novels to be standalones, cabinet of curiosities, cemetary dance, still life with crows, wheel of darkness, and white fire as well as two trilogies within the series, the diogenes trilogy brimstone, dance of death, and book of the dead and the helen pendergast trilogy fever dream, cold vengeance, and two. Blue labyrinth was definitely not the worst book of the series but it wasnt the best either. Written by douglas preston and lincoln child, the pendergast is about aloysius pendergast. Douglas preston and lincoln child, coauthors of the famed pendergast series, are also the authors of the lost island, fever dream, cold vengeance, and gideons sword. A longburied family secret has come back to haunt special agent aloysius pendergast it begins with murder. Pendergast series fanfiction archive with over 55 stories. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gaslighted. First referenced by pendergast in relic, she is prominently featured in the three pendergast novels that make up the helen trilogy fever dream, cold vengeance, and two graves. Nov 09, 2017 some have asked what books the pendergast series will cover. Prestons acclaimed nonfiction book, the monster of florence, is being made into a movie starring george clooney. He was the elder twin brother of tristram pendergast and the nephew of judson esterhazy and diogenes pendergast. Leng pendergast, special agent of the fbi and updates from.
Masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn on library property by anyone over the age of two. Now, fbi special agent aloysius pendergast discovers that his beloved wife, helen, is alive. The three novels brimstone, dance of death, and the book of the dead. Douglas preston and lincoln childs blue labyrinth is an actionpacked detective novel. As if there was ever any doubt hed be back, agent aloysius xingu l pendergast, who was last seen in the late 2018 novel verses for the dead. Spoilers if you guessed the mysterious figure is diogenes pendergast, returned after being thrown in to a volcano several books ago, give yourself a chocolate or whatever little treat you reserve. Dance of death is a novel by american authors douglas preston and lincoln child, published on june 2, 2005 by warner books. Relic publishers summary relic, a douglas preston and lincoln child thriller that introduces fbi special agent pendergast just days before a massive exhibition opens at the popular new york museum of natural history, visitors are being savagely murdered in the museums dark hallways and secret rooms. After the previous story set in south florida, we get another story set in southwest florida.
As a horror novel and technothriller, it comments on the possibilities inherent in genetic manipulation, and is critical of museums and their role both in society and in the scientific community. Print view bestsellers preston and child have come up with another gripping, actionpacked pageturner in this concluding volume to a trilogy pitting their holmesian hero, fbi agent aloysius pendergast, against his mycroftturnedmoriarty younger brother. That would be aloysius pendergast, special agent for the fbi. Douglas preston audio books, best sellers, author bio. Nov, 2019 the pendergast series of novels is written by american authors douglas preston and lincoln child originally featuring in various other novels as a supporting character, the american authors douglas preston and lincoln child have made aloysius pendergast a leading protagonist in his own series. This is a fan page about the adventures of aloysius x. The pendergast series by preston and child douglas preston and. Margo green was the original main character of the relic and reliquary, but after that the focus of the series switch from her to agent pendergast, and she. And pendergast must embark on a furious crosscountry chase to rescue her.
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