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Lanie
Dec 11, 2012 rated it really liked it
This is the final installment of the "Helen Trilogy" that began with Fever Dream as the first story, followed by Cold Vengeance. Being an avid lover of Agent Pendergast, I loved this book! Mind you, there were some detours into other storylines, which I have actually enjoyed. The side stories have nothing to do with Agent Pendergast or his journey, but it gave you a little break from the heavy duty stuff that's going on with him. That said, I enjoyed the book immensely. I loved the Helen Trilogy ...more
Douglas
Mar 30, 2013 rated it it was amazing
First read June 8 to June 17, 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but it was somewhat nostalgic. It was clearly the end the “Helen trilogy” and in many ways it appears to be the end of the Pendergast series. The book seemed to be a grand tour de force and mentioned almost every major character in the Preston/Child universe. Of couple of the plot threads didn’t seem to have so much tied to the major theme as a way to reminisce with some of the former characters. Almost all of the plot threads hav
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Annete
Feb 07, 2013 rated it really liked it
Great Book!
Joanna
Nov 01, 2012 rated it really liked it
I sort of called a number of the plot devices early on, but the story was great. I will admit,I was sad at the end. Mostly because it felt as if Pendergast was cutting himself from the world, much like his great grand-uncle. Not that I feel any particular way towards Viola. Watching Pendergast's decent into utter desolation was heartbreaking, but the saddest part was that it seems he may never recover. BUT, since the story has been set up for more encounters with Alban,we shall see. ...more
Diane
Dec 23, 2012 rated it liked it
Just okay, Not their best work, story became very predictable
David
Feb 10, 2013 rated it it was amazing
An excellent finish to a fine trilogy.
Jennifer
Dec 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Loved it. Just like all the other Pendergast novels!!!
Jennifer A.M.
Sep 28, 2012 rated it really liked it
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Oct 21, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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Jul 08, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 30, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Shelby
Dec 17, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Jenn
Feb 05, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Jul 20, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Dec 25, 2019 rated it really liked it
Chris
Dec 20, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Asa
Dec 01, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Vivian
Jan 30, 2013 rated it it was ok
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Mar 20, 2017 marked it as to-read
Jared Baer
Jul 19, 2015 rated it liked it
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Jun 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
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Jan 12, 2013 rated it liked it
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Apr 16, 2024 rated it liked it
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Rebecca
Jul 21, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Miriam B. Sayer
Apr 08, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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