Brimstone by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

497 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Brimstone by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that will captivate readers who delight in dark, mysterious, and adventurous tales of murder, mystery, and the supernatural, particularly those who appreciate a good detective story with a hint of the occult and a dash of historical intrigue.

Description

Behind the gates of a fabulous Hamptons estate, FBI Special Agent Pendergast comes upon the carnage of a gruesome crime: one that recalls the legendary horrors that befall those who make a Faustian pact with the devil. Surrounded by the choking st...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 2,254 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

adventurous: 75%

dark: 74%

tense: 67%

emotional: 8%

sad: 8%

challenging: 7%

funny: 4%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

reflective: 2%

hopeful: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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