Dance of Death

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Historical FictionCrimeHistorical MysteryRevengeConspiracySuspensefulHistorical SettingThrillerMysterySupernatural
Mystery

Dance of Death

Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

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Special Agent Pendergast finds himself confronting a chilling series of murders that seem eerily connected to the past. A mysterious, phantom-like ship materializes in New York harbor, and soon after, individuals linked to its historical voyage begin dying under exceptionally violent and peculiar circumstances. As Pendergast delves into the grim puzzle, he enlists the help of Corbin Currie, a historian whose family tree is entwined with the ship's legacy, and his reliable associates like Connie Garlick and pilot Captain Kate. Their investigation unearths a dangerous conspiracy stretching back centuries, involving maritime secrets and a vengeful agenda. 'Dance of Death' explores the unsettling idea that history holds grudges that can echo into the present with lethal force. It delves into themes of obsession, the weight of ancestral legacies, and the enduring nature of ancient revenge plots, all set against the backdrop of a meticulous, often gruesome, contemporary investigation. What makes this thriller compelling is its ingenious fusion of historical enigma with modern-day horror, driven by the intellectual prowess of the enigmatic Agent Pendergast. The elaborate, signature murders serve as macabre puzzles, while the unfolding maritime mystery and the suspenseful chase keep readers hooked, eager to uncover the truth behind the deadly dance between past and present.

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Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Pages

592

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780446617093

ISBN-10

0446617091

Language

English

Published

2006-01-01