In an ancient tunnel underneath New York City a charnel house is discovered. Inside are thirty-six bodies–all murdered and mutilated more than a century ago. While FBI agent Pendergast investigates the old crimes, identical killings start to terrorize the city. The nightmare has begun. Again.
You can never go wrong with a Preston and Child book from the Pendergast series. They always have an element of horror and thrill and OMG-now-I-have-to-sleep-with-the-lights-on frisson. They are twists and turns and surprises and you will never figure out the ending. I would recommend starting with Relic and reading them in order.
The Cabinet of Curiosities is the third book in the Pendergast series written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. It’s also the prequel / intro for a new spin-off series about Nora Kelly. I’ve read the first two books they wrote together, and this is definitely my favorite. It was kinda fantastic, to be honest… it hit all the spots to make it …
Loved it!! Great story, great characters. Agent Pendergast is one of those characters that needs to be on the big screen. Really hope they attempt to make this series into movies. Preston & Child really write well together. I enjoy them together much more than solo.
This was the first of the Agent Pendergast series I ever read. And now
I’ve read all the others, too! This book is amazing—at once a historical novel split between the present and the past, with a possibly supernatural element. Excellent!
Page turner. These authors are the best
Preston and Child are a great team. They build this underground world in a very believable way.
All the books in the Pendergast series are very exciting to read. They should be read in order. When you finish one you want to hurry and read the next one.
You can’t go wrong with this writing duo, but The Cabinet of Curiosities is a perfect blend of creepy setting and dark humor.
I love the Pendergast series. I’ve read every one and these earlier, more supernatural, ones are my favorite.
Love these guys, fantastic authors. This is the first book I read of theirs, couldn’t have picked better.
I read all of their books. Pendergast is a completely original character like no other.
One of the best books in the Pendergast series!! Loved it!
One of their best books!
This is the book that started my obsession with this authors! Love everyone of their books!
A terrific introduction to the character of Special Agent A. X. L. Pendergast, his incredible abilities, and the extraordinary, supernatural cases in which he excels.
Marvelously researched, intensely written, carefully and deliberately presented with a refreshing intelligence. And the series only gets better from here!
Pendergast family secrets.
Preston child just can’t write a bad book
Very very good. I love reading the Lincoln and Child books.
Read this and you will be hooked on the Pendergast series. What a wonderful character .
Best book from this duo so far.
The first book that I read by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child … the first of just about everything that they have written. This book is fabulous and so are the rest of their books. When a new Agent Pendergast book comes out I have a major dilemma … drop everything and read it now or save it until I really NEED something great to read.