Relic

After reading Lincoln Child's Deep Storm, I was hooked and wanted to read more from the author. Then I discovered that he is one half of a super-powered writing team - Preston & Child! And then I discovered that their first book, Relic, was made into one of my favourite movies.

Discovering new favourite authors this way is the most sublime thing ever.

I won't rehash the plot, but basically it's this: People start dying in a horrid way in a museum. Southern gentleman FBI agent Pendagrast and Detective D'Agosta to the rescue! Now, Pendagrast didn't end up in the movie, and I think the movie is poorer for it. I love the details the authors have put into it, how they gently and most assuredly littered clues about our beastie's origins and nature and how they expertly built the tension in the plot.

The movie is definitely more ‘direct', but can you believe it's not as gory as the book? The authors really do not pull ANY punches with this book: There's eye-watering violence being done to people and creatures you never want see hurt.

A great book, even if a little too long. Can't wait to plunder the duo's many books - great for those who love the “creature of the week” episodes on X-Files!