Extinction
By Douglas Preston
- Release Date: 2024-04-23
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
With Extinction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston has written a page-turning thriller in the Michael Crichton mode that explores the possible and unintended dangers of the very real efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct animals.
Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent, hundred-thousand acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation. When a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered in the Erebus back country by what is assumed to be a gang of eco-terrorists, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash partners with county sheriff James Colcord to track down the perpetrators.
As killings mount and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord must confront an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent presence at Erebus, bent not on resurrection—but extinction.
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Reviews
Excellent
5By 435LoystonThe author is right, the science is here, for 40 years we’ve watched technology change from movies to reality. This book is just another example of what’s to come. Excellent read.Awesomely Delicious Reading 👍👍
5By ks9001Douglas Preston as a solo writer is great.Tedious
3By majishunGood idea for a plot but not enough character development.Refund please
2By FOX1921The writing seems childish and lazy. One line actually reads “The mammoth took a dump”.Extinction
3By Halsterx3/5 stars Clever story idea but weak characters and plot development. Wouldn’t recommend to my friends. Hal - Troy, MIWorth a Read
5By RambkwDope book. If you’re reading this, just read the book alreadyAlways good
5By twpk$$One detail not sure about, in the end what happened to the de-extincted animals.Great
5By bookloverjennaThe actual science used throughout the novel was compelling. Leaves you thinking, and somewhat chilled about what lies in store…A walk on the wild side
5By G'Dad12Very engrossing with page turner ending, and makes one think about what could really happen.Couldn’t put down
5By NicoleT_NYAn engrossing murder mystery that takes place in the a fictional, Jurassic Park- like world.. couldn’t put down and finished in just a few days.Into the beyond !
5By ChoctokeedoveLoved this book. Many factual points. We are not alone in our small world and the powers that be need to get a grip and come to understand exactly what they are doing. It’s not child’s play ! Thank you for the insight. Jean Maza LouisianaExcellent read
5By roomcandyVery good book and a great set up for more to come.Exciting read
4By Mcgee'sinAZEnjoyed the novel - kept me up late for several nights.Good story.
5By Magnus666👍🏼Gripping
5By leebtargetI could not put it down. I am a long time fan of Mr. Preston’s work. The novel is certainly well written, but is most frightening because the science is real and in practice around us.
