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A series of bizarre and brutal murders is taking place in the halls of the New York Museum of Natural History, only days before a massive exhibition is set to open. Margo Green knows that the killer is something not human, something that's not even supposed to exist. Where did it come from, how did it get into the museum, and how can it be stopped?
A Perfect Thriller This is one of the best novels I have ever read. It combines non-stop, believable action with superb writing, meticulous research, and witty dialogue. The twists and turns never stop; I kept thinking I had the mystery solved only to be even more shocked by the next revelation. The theme/subject compares in style to Michael Crichton novels, but I found this book more satisfying than his because the characters were really well drawn and engaging (and often hilarious). I cared about what happened to the characters, which I have a hard time doing with those of Chrichton. You don't have to be a fan of fantasy, sci-fi, or gore to love this book. It's so enjoyable it transcends all genres of commercial novel. One last note: don't read Reliquary (the other book) without reading this first.
Enjoyed this book This a great beginner tale of Special Agent Pendergast. One can tell that this is one of the first, simply because the authors get better with every book they write. I say this alot for many books and will say it again for this book, the book was better than the movieA Great Read Preston Douglas&Child Lincoln.Relic.Tom Doherty Associates: United States, 1995 Aurora High School Library Mystery
A novel of mystery and suspense set in 20th century New York. The story opens as a sensational exhibition is set to open at the New York Museum of Natural History but the event is jeopardized as two young boys are found savagely murdered in the museum's basement. Many others are kills as well. Antiquities such as a half lizard, half human figurine from an extinct South American tribe are set to go on display. Researcher Margo Green and a few others become embroiled in the mystery as the clues point to a lethal "killing machine" type of predator that is not human. Great twists leave the ending far from what we expect. Preston and Child combine logic and suspense to make this a novel you won't put down. Recommended ages 15 and up due to graphic killing details.
This isn't a hard reading. Preston and Child are great writers and know how to keep you wanting more. For the first half of the book we learn about the beast haunting the museum and learn to despise it. Then the novel suddenly takes a turn and the authors make us feel bad for it. We see the harm it is doing but we are also learning that it doesn't wish to be here and the fear as well as hurt this animal has. Though we despise this creature we also feel a little compassion for it. I don't like it or the harm its causing, but Preston and Child make me understand it motives. This doesn't make up for the things it has done but this creature needs someone to understand it just like we all do. Preston and Child's ability to make us understand the beast shows what truly great writers they are.
