Preston and Child are the best.
590978
Gideon Crew books..all of them exciting..Preston and Child are the best.
580905
Another wonderful novel from Preston & Child. I have read all of their books and would recommend anyone of them if you are looking for a riveting story line.
4917872
This is the 7th book by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child in a series of books that feature several characters, most of which revolve around FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast, an eccentric and brilliant agent (IQ of 200+) who have very unconventional methods of solving crimes, all of which focus on an unusual nature. The previous books in the series are (in order):

"Relic"

"Reliquary"

"Cabinet of Curiosities"

"Still Life with Crows"

"Thunderhead"

"Brimstone"

One of the great things about this series is that you don't really need to read the previous books to enjoy them or follow along. Preston and Child do a very good job of developing the characters in each book, and several of them can stand on their own. "Dance of Death" is the same way, however I would strongly recommend reading the other books first, as this book brilliantly brings together every single character from the previous books, and focuses on Pendergast's hunt for his even more intelligent brother, Diogenes, before he commits the ultimate crime.

The last few books focusing on Pendergast, especially "Brimstone" and "Still Life with Crows," have been interesting, but lacked much of the excitement of earlier novels. This book is different. The interpersonal relationships between the characters is almost as exciting as the hunt for Diogenes. I say "almost," because that is the true focal point of the book. I didn't think it was possible for Preston and Child to make a more interesting character than Aloysius Pendergast, but they certainly have with his psychopathic brother. I was disappointed when I reached the end of this book, as the reader is left with some pretty huge cliffhangers, but excited to see that the story will continue right where it left off with "The Book of the Dead." This is definitely the best Preston and Child have offered their readers yet.
2185705
Preston, as fun a novelist as he is, may be even better as a nonfiction author. I've read both this and The Monster of Florence and can tell you that his storytelling skills for nonfiction are right up there with the Jon Krakauer and Erik Larson. Maybe even higher.
2848103
This voracious reader in foggy San Francisco can't say enough about the tomes of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.  I've read everything they've written together and also devoured their individual novels.  They've created one of my favorite all time characters in Agent Pendergast. I pre-order everything they write and have never been disappointed.  Read one of their books and you'll be hooked too... especially  with the Prendergast series and the wonderful characters and intriguing plots.  Looking forward to the next Gideon Crew novel also. Keep them coming Preston and Child because I'm waiting.
713662
Again Preston and Child deliver!  I've been a constant reader of the Pendergast books since the first, they simply continue to amaze.  If your looking for a page turner look no further, pick up any of the series and enjoy.  On to the next. Cheers!
1652948
While it's not written by Preston AND Child, it is a good book, the characters are easy to visualize and remember. And I liked the story
1846072
I'm a douglas preston/licoln child fan so I am biased. This one is as good as the rest
3152338
Really engrossing book. I really like Preston & Child.  A good thriller!!
4583635
This author's books are wonderful.  Riveting adventure, very descriptive and detailed, funny in some areas and heart-wrenching in others.  I have most of Mr. Childs books now but still prowling the used book stores for more. I just finished Tripwire and will be starting Worth Dying For.  I have learned more about the military, guns, certain types of self-defense from his books than I have learned from three brothers in the Navy, working in a jail and living 73 years.  God bless Mr. Childs!
4589064
I've been a fan of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child since "The Relic" and they have never disappointed me with any collaborative or solo efforts.  The only thing I don't like is the wait before the next book is released.
3325896
I have read everything Mr Child has written and always look forward to his next. It is not often I feel sad after finishing a book because the story ended but that is a compliment to the writer, the characters, and the story.  Such a good novel, cant wait for the next.
1838287
It's been a long time since I bought a copy of the "Relic" to get me though a weekend visit - was hooked on this series by Preston and Child for many years now - and can't wait until this entertaining character comes back in the next book.
4638314
Preston and Childs have managed to write another book that keeps the reader thoroughly engaged. There are no gaps in the plot . I'm hooked. Ready to start the next one. Read them in order for the best experience.
4055934
I have never been disappointed whenever I read something from Preston and Child. I am pretty sure I've read every one of their books. Gideon Crew is a relatively new addition to the mix of the various characters in their books. Just like all the others, his stories are always exciting and suspenseful. This story was bordering on the 'unbelievable', but at the same time it was so well written that it left one thinking, 'hey, it could happen!' I would definitely recommend this book to any Preston-Child fan, as well as to anyone who just loves action packed adventure!
610764
Preston and Child have done it again.  Just when you thought the novel was over, you wondered why you were only 60% finished....I won't spoil the rest, but it is exciting and very satisfying.  However........Pendergast has disappeared at the end, setting up (hopefully) another sequel.
1378303
From the first page to the last, thrilling, exciting exactly what a Fiction Novel should always be like.

Preston and Hcild continue to delight page after page.  While the ending was a bit predicable, the story was wonderful.  I just couldn't stop reading it and isn't that would a good book should always be like?