Dance of Death
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Release date: 2005-06-14
Hardcover
Author: Lincoln Child
Bargain, False testimony, Fiction, Fiction - Mystery/ Detective, Fiction / Thrillers, Government investigators, Literary, Mystery & Detective - General, Serial murders, Sibling rivalry, Suspense
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Dance of Death
Date undefinedWay back when, I read Relic and Reliquary but really couldn't remember them well. Recently, one of the members of our book club recommended I read Chamber of Curiosities, Brimstone, and Dance of Death -- sort of a trilogy. Each story has totally captured my imagination and I'm disappointed when they end.
"Dance of Death" was exceptionally well written and, unlike some books of the genre, not dumbed-down. Of course this book, and the others, is not for everyone and I have had to call on my dictionary at times but now I know what a porte co-chere is and I plan on using "nugatory" in a conversation - hopefully soon.
If the actor Michael Rennie was still living, he'd be my choice to play Agent Pendergast. But, like so many others, making a movie out of such an outstanding book might be a horrible mistake although "(The) Relic" is listed as "outstanding" in my TCM Movie Guide.
Congratulations to the Preston/Child collaboration for another fascinating story.
Dance of Death
Date undefinedGood as a stand alone thriller/suspense/crime fiction read. Even better if you have read the previous Agent Pendergast novels.
Dance of Death
Date undefinedThe last book (Brimstone) left you dangling, and this one picks up the thread. Surprisingly, Special Agent Pendergast does a complete 180 in this story. No longer the annoying, egotistical know-it-all, he turns into someone almost human. There is a lot of action, even a slight touch of humor, but the overriding story is dark and fast paced. A great plot with a *sigh* dangling end... Now I'll just have to wait for the next book, as these have turned into a true series! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action and suspense.
Also, unlike the previous Pendergast novels, you should read this trilogy (Brimstone, Dance of Death, and Book of the Dead) in strict order.
