What a hoot! I had previously read only 2 of Preston/Child's novels, both involving Inspector Pendergast.The Lost Island is their 3rd novel dealing with Gideon Crew and his employer Eli Glinn. It is a humorous, exciting, mystery. A fun read. It ends laying the basis for yet a 4th Gideon Crew novel. Now I must read the first two. This was a fun, quick, read. Most enjoyable, reminiscent of a fantasy! In a way, it reminded my of a Steve Perry novel, in that it involves a historical legend that makes it seem (almost) possible. When I learned that Preston/Child would be creating a new series, I wondered if I would always compare it to the Pendergast series. But The Gideon Crew series has won me over. The first two didn't grab me and take hold quite like Relic and the other Pendergast novels, but The Lost Island has rectified that! Crew's character continues to evolve as additional layers unfold. This is the best of the 3, and I'm looking forward to the 4th (and to the next Pendergast novel as well)!
What do You think about The Lost Island (2014)?
Enjoyable, fast read, adventure book. Story far-fetched but still liked it.
—coleycakes
