The Scorpion's Tail - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

The Scorpion's Tail

ByDouglas Preston & Lincoln Child

  • Release Date: 2021-01-12
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
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From 1,699 Ratings

Description

From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears.
Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist).

A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face.

Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value.

When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.

Reviews

  • A good Book

    5
    By Tish's Tunes
    It’s very engaging with unexpected twists in the story line. However there are numerous extraneous tangents adding little or nothing to the plot other than to demonstrate extraneous knowledge the authors chose to insert throughout.

  • Good fun

    5
    By byrdeyes47
    I read one of their books years ago and really got involved with it. Good characters involved in an interesting story. I remember enjoying certain chapters that made you feel you were there with the characters. I am sure Roadside is booked by them but I’m not sure… I am sure I will be reading more of them. This is a quick read with interesting characters with a treasure hunt! Plus the FBI and a sheriff that totes six shooters! Lots of fun. Recommend.

  • Typical Preston and Child!

    5
    By Old Coqui
    As is typical with every novel written by Preston and Child, the Scorpions Tail is a well thought out, tightly woven story with exquisite detail. I seriously doubt anyone would question the entertainment value of yet another exceptional novel. Well done!

  • Great book as always by Preston and Child

    5
    By roomcandy
    Very good read that he’s my interest through the whole book. Love the history associated with this as well.

  • Treasure aplenty

    4
    By Magick666
    Great fast paced read complete with fabled antiquities but an abrupt ending that left much unfinished. Bring on the next chapter.

  • Scorpion’s Tail

    4
    By robin snipe
    Very good except Agent Pendergast’s part was a little clumsy and contrived. A very enjoyable read. Highly recomend

  • Great page turner

    5
    By R U sure u r saved
    Incredible book with many twists and seemingly random characters that take on a life of their own. Couldn’t get enough, as always really good tie in at the end. Love his writing style and binge read till the end!

  • Scorpions Tail

    5
    By Allan osborn
    As with every Preston and Child book, I want to place the world on hold until I devour every word. All their books are exciting and intriguing. I always wait impatiently anticipating their next book. Please keep them coming!

  • Very good read

    5
    By Lyttles
    It has a slow start but it gets better. The details are amazing and I liked the wrap up at the end of the book.

  • Scorpions tail

    5
    By raydacvs
    Fantastic!

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