The Lost Island (Gideon Crew), by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
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Gideon Crew--brilliant scientist, master thief--is living on borrowed time. When his mysterious employer, Eli Glinn, gives him an eyebrow-raising mission, he has no reason to refuse. Gideon's task: steal a page from the priceless Book of Kells, now on display in New York City and protected by unbreakable security. Accomplishing the impossible, Gideon steals the parchment--only to learn that hidden beneath the gorgeously illuminated image is a treasure map dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks. As they ponder the strange map, they realize that the treasure it leads to is no ordinary fortune. It is something far more precious: an amazing discovery that could perhaps even save Gideon's life.Together with his new partner, Amy, Gideon follows a trail of cryptic clues to an unknown island in a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea. There, off the hostile and desolate Mosquito Coast, the pair realize the extraordinary treasure they are hunting conceals an even greater shock-a revelation so profound that it may benefit the entire human race . . . if Gideon and Amy can survive.
The Lost Island (Gideon Crew), by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child- Amazon Sales Rank: #20741 in Books
- Brand: Douglas Preston
- Published on: 2015-03-24
- Released on: 2015-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.00" h x 1.25" w x 4.25" l, 1.20 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 416 pages
Review "The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion."―Kirkus Reviews on Gideon's Corpse"Gideon, an engaging fellow from the get-go, lives up to his initial promise, demonstrating an intelligence and resourcefulness that should endear him to adventure fans."―Booklist on Gideon's Corpse"Like Michael Crichton, Preston and Child weave their stories at a thrilling pace...Preston and Child never fail to entertain. And GIDEON'S CORPSE is a thriller that ranks high among their many co-authored offerings to date."―BookReporter.com"Preston and Child deliver a tight, literate thriller...The writing is fast-paced and cinematic."―New Mexico Magazine on Gideon's Corpse"Ever timely and provocative, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have given us yet another one of their taut page-turners in GIDEON'S CORPSE...The issue is never if he'll escape, but how. It's the thrill of the ride that counts, and GIDEON'S CORPSE gives the reader a front seat."―Albuquerque Journal on Gideon's Corpse"The writing is taut and intense with twists and turns to surprise even the die-hard thriller fan...the authors make it fresh and original."―RT Reviews on Gideon's Corpse"Sherlock Holmes fans will relish Preston and Child's 13th novel featuring eccentric FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast (after 2012's Two Graves), one of their best in this popular series...easily stands on its own with only passing references to Pendergast's complex backstory."―Publishers Weekly (starred review) on White Fire"Preston and Child have done it again! WHITE FIRE continues their white hot streak of bestselling suspense as the most eccentric and ruthlessly clever FBI agent in the business, Pendergast, takes on old money and even older secrets with some literary help from Sherlock Holmes. Simply brilliant!"―Lisa Gardner on White Fire
About the Author The thrillers of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child "stand head and shoulders above their rivals" (Publishers Weekly). 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 number-one box office hit movie. They are coauthors of the famed Pendergast series and their recent novels include Fever Dream, Cold Vengeance, Two Graves, and Gideon's Corpse. In addition to his novels, Preston writes about archaeology for the New Yorker and Smithsonian magazines. Lincoln Child is a former book editor who has published five novels of his own, including the huge bestseller Deep Storm. Readers can sign up for The Pendergast File, a monthly "strangely entertaining note" from the authors, at their website, www.PrestonChild.com. The authors welcome visitors to their alarmingly active Facebook page, where they post regularly.
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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful. Plenty of action By David V. Collins The book started off very strong. The protagonist was intelligent. There were rumors of a long-lost treasure which I like. Riddles kept the mind engaged, and it was educational and entertaining. It reminded me of one of my favorite movies (National Treasure) and books (Pirates of Financial Freedom), so I was excited to keep reading.The second half wasn't as good as the first half unfortunately. There was plenty of action which was good, but it sometimes seemed forced. There were plenty of twists and turns, but they were a little too unbelievable. While the ending was a surprise, other parts were kind of predictable.The characters were interesting. The writing style was strong. The book overall was entertaining. However, I wouldn't consider it one of my favorites.
39 of 47 people found the following review helpful. Too Many Unlikely Elements By Ferguson There are several authors who write adventure novels based on ancient historical events, including Jack Du Brul, James Rollins, and Clive Cussler. All of these works require a certain amount of tolerance on the part of the reader when it comes to overlooking doubtful plot elements. The above authors make that easy for their readers by limiting and providing some basis for difficult-to-believe items. The problem with "The Lost Island" is that there is something that assaults the reader's common sense on nearly every page, from major plot elements to the physical abilities of the protagonists. Preston & Child simply impose too much on the readers willingness to waive incredulity in order to enjoy the story, and the result seems amateurish. The basic plot was well thought out and interesting, and it could have been developed without piling unlikely events on top of each other until the whole thing started to collapse. That is not to say that the book was not entertaining, just that it was way too lightweight. It is certainly not up to the terrific Pendergast series, which manages to make the less believable elements easy to ignore. This is the first Gideon Crew novel I have read, and it will be the last, at lease until I find one for significantly less than the current price.
37 of 50 people found the following review helpful. Third time is the charm! By Susan Tunis it seems to have taken Mssrs. Preston and Child a few attempts to find their footing with their character Gideon Crew, but at last they have. This third novel is far and away the strongest of the series. Our beloved authors have crafted one of those "Where do they come up with these ideas!" plots, so I want to be very circumspect in what I reveal. In The Lost Island, Gideon again finds himself in the employ of Eli Glinn. He is tasked with a daring art heist as the first step in a search for a substance with significant medical implications. And that's all I'm telling you, because...It's not really all that surprising that there are over-the-top elements to the novel's plot. I mean, we've seen that from these two before. But the underlying premise this time around was so novel and just so much fun that I wouldn't want to spoil it with hints. I will say this: Many novels drag a bit in the middle. In this case, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I was just so darn amused by the proceedings. The novel's opening was also strong, leaping immediately into the action of the tale. Preston and Child are brilliant when it comes to plotting, and their talents are fully on display here.If I have one complaint--and I do--it's that the motivations and actions of some of the characters truly stretched my credulity as the novel's denouement drew close. Okay, and one more... At one point a character proclaims, "It's so obvious." And, d'uh, it REALLY is.But... The novel's epilogue is truly AWESOME, and will leave long-time fans SALIVATING for the next (Final?) book in the Gideon Crew series. Count me among their number! I begin plotting now on my evil plan to obtain an early draft of the manuscript. BWAHAHAHA!
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