The Book of the Dead (Pendergast, #7; Diogenes, #3)
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 23K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 454 pages.
About The Book of the Dead
An FBI agent, rotting away in a high-security prison for a murder he did not commit...His brilliant psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime...A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown...An ancient tomb with an enigmatic curse, about to be unveiled at a celebrity-studded New York gala...The New York Museum of Natural History receives their pilfered gem collection back...ground down to dust. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in Dance of Death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, FBI Agent Pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison.To quell the PR nightmare of the gem fiasco, the museum decides to reopen the Tomb of Senef. An astounding Egyptian temple, it was a popular museum exhibit until the 1930s, when it was quietly closed. But when the tomb is unsealed in preparation for its gala reopening, the killings--and whispers of an ancient curse--begin again. And the catastrophic opening itself sets the stage for the final battle between the two brothers: an epic clash from which only one will emerge alive.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 454 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,985 |
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What genre is The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Book of the Dead worth reading?
Based on 23K reader ratings, The Book of the Dead has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead has 454 pages.
Who wrote The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead was written by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Book of the Dead?
The ISBN-13 for The Book of the Dead is 9780446576990.0.
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