Brimstone

De: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrado por: Scott Brick

Art critic Jeremy Grove is found dead, his face frozen in a mask of terror. His body temperature is grotesquely high; he is discovered in a room barricaded from the inside; the smell of brimstone is everywhere... and the unmistakable imprint of a claw is burned into the wall. As more bodies are discovered - their only connection the bizarre but identical manner of death - the world begins to wonder if the Devil has, in fact, come to collect his due.

Teaming with Police Officer Vincent D'Agosta (The Relic), Agent Pendergast is determined to solve this case that appears to defy everything except supernatural logic.

Prolong the suspense: listen to another Pendergast novel.©2004 Douglas Preston (P)2011 Hachette

Love these authors!

What made the experience of listening to Brimstone the most enjoyable?

I think the book just starts off with a bang and just doesn't stop. It was great... A fantastic and quite unique story line.

What did you like best about this story?

Hard to say...I love the Pendergast series and have read all their books. I missed the narrator from previous books - but it was still great. Fantastic story...well done, and kept you on the edge of your seat. .

Which scene was your favorite?

There was a scene where a man is trying to conjure the devil...he is clearly terrified and you don't know WHY he would do that...what his intent is...or even if he believes he can do this. I think you are almost struck with the terror of the moment....and then it just CHANGES scenes and you don't know what happened...not for awhile anyway... My heart was racing... this book was a fantastic read...as are all the Douglas Preston / Lincoln Child books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

See above

Any additional comments?

Nothing else. GREAT book...the only book I had missed in the series. I hope they'll get Cabinet of Curiosities on Audible soon!

Wonderfully Gothic and Delightfully Camp!

Here's my Bottom Line on this book: I thoroughly enjoy listening to series; story arcs, character development, and the mix of the new and the familiar are all great fun. So when I find a really excellent series I parcel them out in order to make the fun last, mixing in other books before listening to the next book of the series. This time my self discipline has completely left me (fled into all the fun that is Pendergast)! I can't resist ... I'm downloading book 6 as I write this review. I will start it as soon as I finish writing this.

Some subordinate points in support of my bottom line:

* The characters in this book are hugely quirky in the best ways. They are overdrawn to the point of being caricatures while still being great fun.

* The suspense is palpable in certain parts, particularly at the end. (Major hint as to why I'll start the next book immediately.)

* The story line is both interesting as well as loaded with classical history. One caution, it does slow in the middle. Don't worry about that, just keep going.

* A couple of the repeating characters develop and evolve which increases the listeners sense of involvement with them.

* As always, Scott Brick is without peer!

Never disappointed!

I have so many other books downloaded. But every time I finish a book in this series I want to move on to the next! The characters just keep getting more interesting, and the stories more intense. I'll be disappointed when I get caught up to the latest book!

Favorite one so far!!!

What a wild weaving tale of auteur sentiments, elegant settings, and ambiguous motives, capped by the exquisite exposition of a new nemesis! Indeed, Brimstone is at once, honorable send up to the Gods of early ratiocination, and robust trail blazer within the genre. Agent Pendergast, once again, captivates with his charm, wit, and guile, remaining one step ahead of his enemies! But will his dedication to the dear friends he's made along the way be his undoing? Finding out will certainly be worth your time and money:) ENJOY!!!

The Pendagast series is wonderful

Where does Brimstone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Ranks one of the books that you don't want to put down

What was one of the most memorable moments of Brimstone?

Pendagast getting tombed up

Which scene was your favorite?

See above

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

Any additional comments?

Loved the different plots in the book

Who doesn't love Pendergast

Brimstone doesn't disappoint. Pendergast is his usual interesting self and the story was engaging. Can't go wrong

Excellent

Brimstone is possibly the best in the series to this point, Being book 5. I really enjoyed relic and cabinet but this one might be my favorite so far.

Only complaint would be Scott brick as the narrator. He’s really not very good. They should have stuck with David Colacci from relic. He did the best accents !

Pendergast kicks bu-t once again!!

Once again an engaging well researched and fast paced book. I haven't been reading the series in order of publishing but it's worked just fine, each book stands well on it's own including Brimstone. This book brings you right to the edge of your seat and holds you there white knuckled for hours. The ending is gratifying and leaves the reader wanting another tale of Agent Pendergast.

Complexity of thought.

It told a story that was never boring or simplistic. I thought it one of the best in the series.

well written

enjoyed this book immensely. loved storyline and the narrator reading it. May Child and Preston continue.