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Preston and Child’s Blue Labyrinth: Pendergast Returns in a Wildly Entertaining Thriller
In Blue Labyrinth, writing duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child return to the dizzying world of the brilliant Agent Pendergast. This gripping thriller moves at a breakneck speed as Pendergast’s investigation into his son’s murder uncovers a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. It’s one of the best novels in the long-running series, for these reasons and more.
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A shocking opener
As the novel opens, we find Pendergast ensconced in his library with a cup of tea and a book of Japanese poetry. Enjoying the quiet evening with him is Constance Greene, his ward. Their peaceful night of discourse is shattered when they are interrupted by a knock at the door, only to find Pendergast’s son Alban on the doorstep—dead. Longtime readers know that Pendergast’s relationship with Alban is strained at best, but also know that Pendergast cannot and will not allow his murderer to go unsolved.
A devilish conspiracy
As Pendergast uncovers details about Alban’s murder, he realizes that there is a bigger conspiracy at play, one that requires him to bring all of his eccentricities and unusual talents to bear. From impersonating a gregarious western artifact collector to racing to stay one step ahead of the police as they work to solve Alban’s case (and perhaps stumble upon a dark family secret), Pendergast is at his bizarre best. Vivid settings that span the globe, from a stately Manhattan mansion to the slums of Rio de Janeiro, provide a wonderful contrast to the hero’s stark austerity.
A more emotional case than ever before
The most surprising aspect of Blue Labyrinth is its emotional depth. During his investigation into Alban’s death, Pendergast unwittingly stumbles into a trap, and the results are devastating. He begins to unravel, both mentally and physically, until he is stripped of much of what makes him who he is. As Pendergrast fades, his confidantes—Lt. Vincent D’Agosta, Dr. Margo Green, and Constance Greene—are thrust into sharp focus, racing to save the man they have all come to love. Preston and Child handle Pendergast’s devolution into madness with nuance and empathy, and the unexpected vulnerability of a man who values logic and control above all else adds new layers to an already engrossing series.
Pendergast is back, weirder and more brilliant than ever, in a book takes us inside his head like never before and offers up a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. We expect nothing less from Preston and Child.
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