Douglas Preston presents another spine-tingling mystery in “Diablo Mesa.” When an archeologist is brutally murdered, FBI agent Pendergast arrives on the scene to investigate. With few clues to go on, Pendergast turns to his trusted partner, Constance Greene, for help. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that there may be more at stake than just one death. A curse dating back to ancient times seems to be coming true, and Pendergast and Greene must race against time to stop it before it’s too late.
For who is this book for ?
Douglas Preston’s “Diablo Mesa” is a spine-tingling mystery perfect for fans of suspense and intrigue. When an archeologist is murdered, Pendergast arrives on the scene to investigate. With few clues to go on, Pendergast turns to his trusted partner, Constance Greene, for help. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that there may be more at stake than just one death. A curse dating back to ancient times seems to be coming true, and Pendergast and Greene must race against time to stop it before it’s too late.
Pros :
- The author spins a web of intrigue that will keep you hooked until the end
- The characters are well developed and intriguing
- The plot is suspenseful and unpredictable
Cons :
- The plot is somewhat predictable
- The ending feels a bit rushed and anticlimactic
- Some of the characters are not very well developed
Learn more about the author
Douglas Preston is the author of several nonfiction books, as well as the novel “The Lost City of Z.” He has been a contributing editor to “National Geographic” and worked on various documentaries for the network. In addition to his work with Pendergast, he also writes about dinosaurs for younger readers.
Reader Reviews
“A well-written and exciting mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.”
“Douglas Preston has done it again! “
“Douglas Preston provides another spine-tingling mystery in Diablo Mesa. When an archeologist is brutally murdered, FBI agent Pendergast arrives on the scene to investigate. With few clues to go on, Pendergast turns to his trusted partner, Constance Greene, for help. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that there may be more at stake than just one death.”
“Diablo Mesa is one of the most exciting, fast-paced thrillers I’ve read in a long time. Douglas Preston has outdone himself with this gripping mystery.”