The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men ...
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The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.
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Douglass Preston & Lincoln Child wright fun exciting books. This book is no different, it keeps you interested all the way to the end.
Michael G E
Jun 16, 2011
gripping
another excellent PRESTON/CHILD novel, kept suspense until the end!
VermontDistinctive
Nov 26, 2009
Not your typical thriller
Most of Douglas Preston's books (Death Dance, Reliquary) grab you from the beginning and do not let you go. With this book it takes half way through for there to be any drama and even then it is not as spellbinding as his other work.
