I was pretty disappointed with this book in the Pendergast series. I will probably read the next book in order to find out more about Helen, Pendergast's wife. The story dragged a little bit towards the middle of the book and I could not believe the mistakes that Pendergast was making. I could not believe that Constance's child was still alive after she confessed to throwing it in the ocean. I don't understand her purpose in the series anymore. Great read. Diverse locations. Wonderful and well-written characters. It seems every character from the Pendergast Pantheon is present here, and each makes a major contribution to the story. The book jumps from one fascinating and realistically-depicted location to the next. Now, true, there are no creepy 'museum scenes,' which I really love, but there are ancient and aging plantations, creepy-crawly swamps, decrepit old buildings here and there. A really good read for the Preston/Child fan.Can't rare it any higher. The last 150 pages or so I read straight through, couldn't put it down.
What do You think about Cold Vengeance (2011)?
Actually 2.5; only selected three stars on the account that I finished it quicker than expected.
—LizaRose
Always love Preston and Child, and Agent Pentergast!
—Likelly
Another excellent read by these two great authors!!
—maria
