The thrillers of douglas preston and lincoln child stand head and shoulders above their rivals publishers weekly. Like her adult list, francess first children s books reflected her keen interest in art and the great outdoors, as well as visual storytelling. I am looking for something similar that is a thriller. Lincoln child is an american thriller author best known for the popular pendergast series, which he coauthored with douglas preston. Though he is most well known for his collaborations with douglas preston including the agent pendergast series and the gideon crew series, among others, he has also written seven solo novels, including the jeremy logan series. The books follow the adventures of a former american military policeman, jack reacher, who wanders the united states. The novel was which was made into a major motion picture that was well received. Douglas preston and lincoln child are two different people, who have written books collaboratively and separately. Before starting as a novelist, he worked as an editor at st. But if youve read all the books theyve written already, youre probably looking for more books with wry humor, the captivating darkness, or the strong female characters that keep you reading. Lincoln child cowrites with douglas preston on the pendergast which i adore and the gideon crew series.
Lincoln child is an author of multiple technothriller and horror novels. Books by lincoln child authors like lincoln child what. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pharaoh key. On the trail of a killer who cannot possibly exist. Lincoln s story is one of hard work, determination, and the power of learning. Lincoln child is currently considered a single author. Constance is described as thin with violet eyes and mahoganycolored hair cut in a stylish bob. I think that the childpreston duo is a lot like the beatles, together they create great music but when they go solo they create good music but not great music, this is how i kind of feel about this series, good but not great. Cemetary dance is a page turner and a great get away without leaving your livingroom. Below is the order of when all of lincoln childs novels were originally released.
When it comes to reading the pendergast novels in order, having read the whole series so far, i suggest you do read the douglas preston and lincoln child pendergast books in order of publication, starting with relic. Preston and child s relic and the cabinet of curiosities were chosen by readers in a national public radio poll as being among the one hundred greatest thrillers ever written, and relic was made into a numberone box office hit movie. James dover grant cbe born 29 october 1954, primarily known by his pen name lee child, is a british author who writes thriller novels, and is best known for his jack reacher novel series. I just finished reading all of the pendergast novels by douglas preston and lincoln child, i loved them and breezed right through them. Something is killing visitors in the museum of natural history in new york city.
Lincoln child october, 1957 is an american author of technothriller and horror novels. I am a huge fan of jack reacherhis character connects with me like no other. I am looking for something similar that is a thriller but has just that right amount of fantasy and history to it. Douglas preston was born in cambridge, massachusetts, in 1956, and grew up in the deadly boring suburb of wellesley. Dec 24, 2009 any good books similar to douglas preston and lincoln child. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This summer new york times bestselling authors douglas preston and lincoln child are launching a brand new series together, starting with old bones, in stores august 27th.
Any good books similar to douglas preston and lincoln child. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. Lincoln child is the author of death match and the bestselling utopia, as well as coauthor, with douglas preston, of numerous new york times bestsellers including the book of the dead, dance of death, the cabinet of curiosities, still life with crows, and relic. Below is the order of all of when douglas prestons books were originally released. Here you can learn more about the authors, their collaboration and their books. Books that celebrate the richness and diversity of our world today. I always look forward to their books and they are always a delight to read. Jeremy logan books havent received as much critical acclaim as his collaborative work. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child books. Any books similar to lee childs jack reacher series.
Michael connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of raymond chandler while attending the university of florida. Biography born in westport, ct, in 1958, lincoln child grew up with a consuming interest in writing. Their author pages should not be combined with each other, or with any of the variants using both their names. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. Lincoln s solo career is littered with books that are not as intriguing or as scary as his collaborative series.
Verses for the dead agent pendergast series book 18. Douglas preston and lincoln child, coauthors and comedians. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. He is a famous writer of horror and thriller novels, especially technotrillers. From traditional schoolboy texts like nicholas pikes new and complete system of arithmetic and thomas dilworths new guide to the english tongue, to classic works we know today like benjamin franklins autobiography and robinson crusoe, the young lincoln read whatever he could get his hands on. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to lincoln child. Though he is most wellknown for his collaborations with douglas preston including the agent pendergast series and the gideon crew series, among others, he has also written solo novels, including the jeremy logan series. He was born with cleft lip and palate causing him to have speech defect during his life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cabinet of curiosities.
With almost 25 books out so far, for anyone new to the series, there is one heck of a ride in the months to come. Verses for the dead agent pendergast series book 18 kindle edition by preston, douglas, child, lincoln. Constance greene is the ward and amanuensis of special agent pendergast. First mentioned in only vague, mysterious terms in the cabinet of curiosities and still life with crows, she was finally introduced during the events of brimstone. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative. A bizarre discovery on a beach tears fbi special agent pendergast away from a vacation to try to find answers in crooked river, the latest thriller from douglas preston and lincoln child. Lincoln child s first book, relic, was a huge success that really kickstarted his career. Order of douglas preston books douglas preston is an american author who typically writes alongside lincoln child. You can find him amidst his dusty piles of old manuscripts and books down below in the belly of the new york public library. Verses for the dead, paperback by preston, douglas. The reason is that, while most of the stories can stand on their own, there is a. Author laura childs is a new york times bestselling author known for penning down the famous mystery series including the cackleberry club mysteries, the scrapbook mysteries and the tea shop mysteries. He lives with his wife and daughter in morristown, new jersey. You may also enjoy these books about george washington.
Technothriller and horror author lincoln child has become highly regarded for his fastpaced and well researched stories. Lincoln child is the coauthor, with douglas preston, of such highlyacclaimed thrillers as crooked river, old bones, verses for the dead, cabinet of curiosities, and relic, the latter two of which were chosen by an npr poll as among the 100 greatest thrillers ever written. Find authors like lincoln child from the worlds largest community of readers. Jeremy logan, the renowned enigmalogist, has often found himself in situations where keeping an open mind could mean the difference between life and death, and that has never. Below are the top 3 books written by preston and child.
This novel was coauthored with lincoln child and it was later made into a movie by the paramount pictures. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. Aloysius xingu leng pendergast is a fictional character appearing in novels by douglas preston and lincoln child. A novel pendergast series book 3 kindle edition by preston, douglas, child, lincoln. Like lincoln child s spectacular bestsellers coauthored with douglas preston the book of the dead, relic, deep storm melds scientific detail and gripping adventure in a superbly imagined, chillingly real journey into unknown territory. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verses for the dead agent pendergast series book. Lincoln child was born in westport, connecticut, which he still calls his hometown despite the fact that he left the place before he reached his first birthday and now only goes back for weekends. Jun 12, 2018 the pharaoh key ebook written by douglas preston, lincoln child. Pendergast novels in order mystery series, book lists. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect children s books for both little kids and big kids. Tad was the 4 th and last child of abraham and mary lincoln.
Biography born in westport, ct, in 1958, lincoln child grew up. Readalikes for lincoln child if you like lincoln child try these. Though he is most well known for his collaborations with douglas preston including the agent pendergast series and the gideon crew series, among others, he has also written. The author seems to shine best when he is working with others. Authors with similar writing style to lincoln child. Douglas prestons first novel to be published was jennie. Child was performing the function of the editor at st martins press at the beginning of. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period.
Books that influenced abraham lincoln the art of manliness. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Welcome to the official site of douglas preston and lincoln child. What type of books did abraham lincoln love to read as a.
Frances lincoln first began to publish books for children in 1983. Lincoln childs first book, relic, was a huge success that really kickstarted his career. Lincoln child was born in westport, connecticut in 1957. Lincoln child is the coauthor, with douglas preston, of relic, riptide, the cabinet of curiosities, and other bestsellers. The reason is that, while most of the stories can stand on their own, there is a continuity involving the characters especially.
Lincoln child audio books, best sellers, author bio. His first novel writing with lincoln child was relic, published in 1995. Here are the lee child jack reacher books in order. Following a distinguished career at a private nursery schoolhe was almost more lincoln child was born in westport, connecticut, which he still calls his hometown despite the. The two writers have drafted, however, additional books including the gideon crew which currently consists of 4 books, and several standalone novels. The pharaoh key by douglas preston, lincoln child books on. Abraham lincoln loved to read books about us presidents as a child. Preston and child have written many different novels together, which are technothriller and horror novels mostly notably the pendergast series. Get the best deals on lincoln child books when you shop the largest online. Lincoln child books list of books by author lincoln child.
Together they have written numerous technothriller and horror novels, including the pendergast series, the gideon crew series and other standalone novels. Best known for coauthoring the agent pendergast and gideon crew franchises, lincoln and child are now gearing up to publish the first book in a new series following. The name laura childs is actually a pseudonym used by author gerry schmitt for writing her novels. Publishers weekly look up adventure in the dictionary and youre likely to find a picture of doug preston and lincoln child for reasons that are all on display in the pharaoh keythis is lightningpaced, actionthriller writing of the highest order, a throwback to the best of alistair maclean and reminiscent. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and big kids. Discover the thrilling pendergast series in chronological order. He first appeared as a supporting character in their first novel, relic, and in its sequel reliquary, before assuming the protagonist role in the cabinet of curiosities. This presidents day, take a closer look through these excellent children s books about abraham lincoln. Pendergast is a special agent with the united states federal bureau of investigation fbi. As if there was ever any doubt hed be back, agent aloysius xingu l pendergast, who was last seen in the late 2018 novel verses for the dead, will.
Check out our list of books to read if you like preston and child. Child is especially renowned for his collaboration with fellow writer douglas preston, he graduated from carleton college in northfield, and got a degree in english. Aug 30, 2019 douglas preston pictured, left and lincoln child who have written 28 books together, including this weeks no. Goodreads members who like lincoln child also like. He also tends to write with the author douglas preston and, not only that, a motionpicture of one of his novels, relic, has been made. He was nicknamed tad by his father because he wiggled like a tadpole as an infant. The producer of the walking dead, gale anne hurd, is looking into adapting pendergast novels to the tv screen like relic and cabinet of curiosities. Of course, pendergasts story doesnt start there, travel the world with all 19 books in the pendergast. Dec 21, 2007 lincoln child is the coauthor, with douglas preston, of such highlyacclaimed thrillers as crooked river, old bones, verses for the dead, cabinet of curiosities, and relic, the latter two of which were chosen by an npr poll as among the 100 greatest thrillers ever written. Get the best deals on lincoln child books when you shop the largest online selection at. Book of the dead, brimstone, cabinet of curiosities, dance of death, ice limit, mount dragon, relic, reliquary, riptide, thunderhead, death match by child alone, codex and jennie by preston alone douglas preston and lincoln child.