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Thunderhead

Written by: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Nora Kelly, a young archaeologist in Santa Fe, receives a letter written 16 years ago, yet mysteriously mailed only recently. In it, her father, long believed dead, hints at a fantastic discovery that will make him famous and rich - the lost city of an ancient civilization that suddenly vanished a thousand years ago.

Now Nora is leading an expedition into a harsh, remote corner of Utah's canyon country. Searching for her father and his glory, Nora begins to unravel the greatest riddle of American archeology. but what she unearths will be the newest of horrors.

©2000 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2010 Hachette

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"Spellbinding as ever." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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Great Read

The book was excellent. unfortunately... The narrator sounds frighteningly reminiscent of Captain Kirk of Star Trek Fame. Somewhere, William Shatner is flattered by your attempt to imitate, sir.

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excellent

Every moment was a joy to listen to this story, never a dull moment. thanks

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Great story, disappointing narration

This story was really interesting with lots of twists and turns. The characters were well developed and believable, and the theme included an element of the supernatural. I always enjoy novels by Preston and Child and this one was no exception.
I knew from previous books that I find Scott Brick's narrative style grating, and for me it distracted from the story. I had hoped there would be a less dramatic reading of this story than was the case in previous books. Nope. I guess he's an acquired taste; I think he's more suited to narrating romance novels.

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Great book

I have the paperback and this reminded me why it was a favourite. At first I wasn't a fan for Scott's voice but he is a good storyteller and soon I was lost in the book. Definitely add to your list.

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Wouldn't mind a bit of supernatural!

Shades of The Relic in this one but missing a bit of the otherworldliness. Overall a well told story that is very interesting and the setting is something I've not read before. would recommend for someone who likes the southwest United states, archaeology, strong female characters (without cramming feminism down your throat), unique settings, mystery, slow burn, and mysticism.

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