Still Life with Crows
Still Life with Crows
From the New York Times bestselling duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child comes their latest – and spookiest – yet: a small town in Kansas, a series of grisly murders, and the depraved and hidden evil within. Enter the new American Gothic...
Medicine Creek, Kansas. In a town where nothing changes, where Main Street is a two-block stretch of old and dusty businesses, a peculiar and ghastly murder has taken place, the body mutilated and placed carefully in an elaborate tableau in the middle of the endless cornfields. Now cool-eyed and smooth FBI Agent Pendergast arrives to discover a community he must turn inside out to find the killer who can only be one of them...
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Lincoln Child
Lincoln Child is a master of suspenseful, intricately woven thrillers that leave readers on the edge of their seats. Known for his captivating storytelling and atmospheric world-building, Child has earned a reputation as one of the leading authors in the genre. Whether crafting standalone novels or co-authoring series with Douglas Preston, his works are filled with tension, unexpected twists, and a deep exploration of the human condition.
Born in Westport, Connecticut, Child's early years were marked by a keen interest in science, which often finds its way into his writing. This fascination with science, technology, and the unexplained gives his books a unique edge, blending cutting-edge ideas with page-turning plots. His partnership with Douglas Preston led to the creation of the popular Pendergast series, a set of thrillers featuring the enigmatic FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast. The success of this series cemented Child's place in the literary world, making him a household name for thriller enthusiasts.
Pendergast
The Pendergast series by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston takes readers on a gripping journey through the most chilling and enigmatic corners of the human experience. At the heart of this thrilling series is FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast, a man as mysterious as the cases he investigates. With his impeccable intellect, refined manners, and an eerie ability to predict the unimaginable, Pendergast is not just a detective—he is a force of nature. His investigations span across some of the darkest and most bizarre mysteries, involving ancient secrets, chilling conspiracy theories, and grotesque crimes that seem to defy logic itself.
Pendergast consists of twenty-three primary books, and includes two additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
