Description

When an FBI agent languishes in prison for a crime he didn't commit, his brilliant and psychotic brother seizes the opportunity to unleash chaos upon New York City. The Museum of Natural History becomes ground zero for a deadly game when a mysterious Egyptian tomb is unsealed for a high-profile gala, triggering a series of brutal murders and whispers of an ancient curse. As the body count rises and the curse's grip tightens, the stage is set for an epic and catastrophic confrontation between the two brothers—a final battle where only one can survive. Blending archaeological mystery with psychological thriller elements, this novel delivers high-stakes suspense and the intricate cat-and-mouse dynamics that define Preston's signature style. The clash between genius and madness reaches its devastating climax in a tale where ancient secrets and modern evil collide with explosive force.

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paperback

Grand Central Publishing

Published May 30, 2006

464 pages

ISBN: 9780446576987

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Details

First Published

2006

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston.

Violence
Murder/Death
Psychological Thriller Elements