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Verses for the Dead

A Pendergast Novel

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Verses for the Dead

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Rene Auberjonois
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Preston & Child return with their number-one best-selling series, confronting FBI Special Agent Pendergast with the one challenge he never expected: a partner.

After an overhaul of leadership at the FBI's New York field office, A. X. L. Pendergast is abruptly forced to accept an unthinkable condition of continued employment: the famously rogue agent must now work with a partner.

Pendergast and his new teammate, junior agent Coldmoon, are assigned to Miami Beach, where a rash of killings by a bloodthirsty psychopath are distinguished by a confounding M.O.: cutting out the hearts of his victims and leaving them - along with cryptic handwritten letters - at local gravestones, unconnected save in one bizarre way: all belonged to women who committed suicide.

But the seeming lack of connection between the old suicides and the new murders is soon the least of Pendergast's worries. Because as he digs deeper, he realizes the brutal new crimes may be just the tip of the iceberg: a conspiracy of death that reaches back decades.

©2018 Splendide Mendax, Inc., and Lincoln Child (P)2018 Hachette Audio Horror Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Heartfelt Scary
Intriguing Mystery • Twisty Plot • Perfect Narrator • Engaging Protagonist • Suspenseful Storyline • Distinctive Voice
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Finally a P novel with style and excitement . A psyc drama worth a listen. Hope to see more.

They are back!

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We take a break from the Pendergast personal storyline and are back to hunting a serial killer. Unfortunately, I found this one to be a less engaging version of my favorite agent. Very little of the Pendergast brilliance and wit that draw you in. Heavy focus on the secondary character, who also failed to capture attention. The killer was easily figured out, early on, while the "twist" wasn't an a-ha moment. The narrator was perfection, per usual. Sadly, this one fell flat for me, but in no way dissuades my preordering the next.

Back to basics

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I couldn't stop listening at all!! These two writers never fail to amaze, keep these books coming.

Great Read

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I love this series!!!! I think this is one of the best in it!! It kept me on the edge of my seat.

Jenn H.

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Another suspenseful book with the mysterious FBI agent, A. Pendergast using his Sherlock-ian talents to solve a murder.

Suspenseful

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Just finished and plan to listen again. I really liked this one. I like the creation of a new character and hope he returns in the future.

I like the unusual stand alone stories.

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I could not stop listening to this book. There are real Law Enforcement agents like Pendergast.

Another great Pendergast story !!!

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My wife and I have listened to all of them. This is easily in our top two. Preston and Child getting better with age.

One of the best!

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I have enjoyed all of the Pendergast novels but this was very good didn’t figure it out until the very end!

Pendergast always delivers!

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I have listened to every Pendergast adventure. This one moves much faster but keeps the Pendergast spirit alive. Lots of different locations make it interesting. He has a very unique partner this adventure which plays out well. If you like Pendergast novels, you will love this one.

Nice changeup for Pendergast

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