
The Book of the Dead
by:
Douglas Preston
,
Lincoln Child
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0446576980
ISBN 13: 9780446576987
Publication date:
May 30th, 2006
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 454
In a gripping tale set against the backdrop of New York City's bustling streets, an unsettling mystery unfolds when an ancient Egyptian tomb is unearthed. As strange occurrences and chilling events begin to plague the city, it becomes evident that something is fundamentally wrong. The infamous FBI Special Agent Pendergast, known for his keen intellect and extraordinary investigative skills, finds himself entangled in a web of supernatural terror that threatens to engulf the urban landscape.
As Pendergast delves deeper into the case, he discovers the tomb's dark history and the malevolent curse that has seemingly followed it across time and space. With a rich tapestry of Egyptian lore and a fast-paced narrative, the story explores the boundaries between history and the supernatural. The agent must rely on his astounding deductive abilities and the resources of his unorthodox methods to uncover the truth lurking behind the sinister events.
In this tense and thrilling adventure, Pendergast races against time, facing formidable foes and unimaginable horrors to protect the city from a force that transcends human understanding. With every revelation, the stakes get higher, and the battle between the ancient and the modern reaches a fever pitch, leaving readers breathless in anticipation of what will come next.
As Pendergast delves deeper into the case, he discovers the tomb's dark history and the malevolent curse that has seemingly followed it across time and space. With a rich tapestry of Egyptian lore and a fast-paced narrative, the story explores the boundaries between history and the supernatural. The agent must rely on his astounding deductive abilities and the resources of his unorthodox methods to uncover the truth lurking behind the sinister events.
In this tense and thrilling adventure, Pendergast races against time, facing formidable foes and unimaginable horrors to protect the city from a force that transcends human understanding. With every revelation, the stakes get higher, and the battle between the ancient and the modern reaches a fever pitch, leaving readers breathless in anticipation of what will come next.