This book was way to slow, boring and out there for me. The plot was all over the place. I did like the setting though. I listened to the audiobook and had to keep adjusting my volume. It was not well produced.

Predergast and Coldmoon are back. This time they are in Savannah Georgia looking into the mysterious deaths by a maybe vampire. ARC from NetGalley.

While not the strongest entry in the Pendergast series, this book had many of the traits that make me love this series. Two seemingly unconnected mysteries that you know will converge, the threat of the supernatural and an as elusive as ever Pendergast. However this book was bogged down by segments following a film crew that dragged and too much setup for what will come next. Despite its flaws it was still compulsively readable and Agent Coldmoon continues to be a much needed addition to the series.

4 Stars!

Agent Pendergast has been entertaining me for years now. Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston have managed to keep his adventures fresh over the years since his debut and continue his adventures in his 20th novel: Bloodless. I was happy to get a review copy and sink back into the world of intrigue and supernatural that these two masters of the genre have been crafting together for decades.



In 1971, D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane from Portand to Seattle and disappeared midflight with $200 thousand in ransom money. Fifty years later, murdered bodies begin to show up in Savannah, Georgia, drained of all blood and reviving rumors of the Savannah Vampire. Agent Pendergast is called in to investigate the murders and begins to uncover a web of clues that may just connect the spectacular crimes. Or they may only lead to a dead end.



Agent Pendergast and his partner, Agent Coldmoon, find themselves in a race against the clock to figure out the mystery of the bloodless victims. Their search into the murders lead them across the country to investigate the skyjacking and the mysterious connection between the past in the present. Along the way, they learn that time is fluid and the past and present may have a much different meaning than is otherwise believed. The world is on the brink of invasion from an evil that could never have been imagined before. Is the past really written in stone or could it be a harbinger of a greater evil facing the world in the present? These questions and more will make the agents question reality and their understanding of the world as they search for answers to questions that could change reality forever.



One thing that is certain in an Agent Pendergast novel is that the reader can always expect the unexpected. The storylines in these novels rarely unravel in a way that is easily anticipated the Bloodless is no exception. The novel opens with a bang as the skyjacking unfolds at a breathless pace but then the novel takes a complete turn to the present day and a much more measured approach to the murders in Savannah. At first, there seems to be little connection between the two events but this novel is written by two masters of the genre so the reader can rest assured that it will all come together eventually. It does although it takes many pages full of twists and turns to get there. The novel builds at a slow burn throughout but never feels bogged down. It takes thought on the reader’s part to unravel the mystery alongside Agent Pendergast but it never feels like an insurmountable task. The plot unfolds slowly but surely and the reader cannot help but to be caught up in its current.



Preston and Child take Bloodless in a direction that I was not anticipating as it drew toward its conclusion and gave it a totally different spin than expected. This is not a bad thing but it did come as a bit of a curve at the end. It was a complete surprise at how the story ended but it fit in well with the flow of the novel and the series in general. It is not often that I cannot anticipate how the story will unfold but Preston and Child got me with this one. What seemed to be a straightforward story for most of the novel became a mind-bending adventure at the end that left me questioning the events of the novel and thinking that it may be worth it to give it another read to find the clues that led to the climax of the story. Fans of the authors and the series are sure to enjoy another foray into the weird world of Agent Pendergast.



I would like to thank Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for this review copy. Bloodless is available now.

This was more in keeping with some of the earlier Pendergast books -(a bit sci-fi) and I really enjoyed the spooky atmosphere! The ending left me hoping for a new spin-off series. A fun read for sure!

Another excellent book in this series! I can’t wait for the next installment of this three part series. Set in Savannah, it draws on the architecture, history and ambiance of this great city! It also includes some of the new characters and suggestions to ones from the past.

An Aloysius Pendergast novel is always a treat to read. Preston and Child are masters of pacing, character, and plot, and have the rare ability to inject humor without slowing down the story. Bloodless takes place in Savannah, Georgia, where Pendergast and his reluctant partner Armstrong Coldmoon investigate seemingly supernatural happenings. Pendergast's otherworldly abilities are balanced by Coldmoon's laconic matter of factness. Events of the story require suspension of disbelief, but that's part of the fun. I highly recommend.

What a good book; a combination of Pendergast (who I think is a great character), vampires (sort of), a great city to be based, and an entertaining but grisly story. The story was somewhat different from the typical murder mystery but proved to be just as good. Interesting that Pendergast went from one case to another so quickly; he just completed a case in Florida (the last book).

I think this will be one of my favorites of the Agent Pendergast Series (along with THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES and STILL LIFE WITH CROWS]. Special Agent Armstrong Coldmoon is a delightful foil for the always enigmatic puzzle, Aloysius Pendergast. In combination with the tension simmering between Pendergast and long-lived ward Constance Greene, who is like a powder keg seeking a lit match, Coldmoon is part of a folie de trois. Set against the delightful backdrop of historic Savannah, Georgia, this novel goes both Quantum and Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror while strumming the very human frailties of greed, cupidity, misogyny, and love.

Bloodless by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is the 20th book in the Pendergast series. FBI agent Pendergast and his partner Armstrong Coldmoon are called to Savannah, Georgia, to investigate the murders of several people whose bloodless bodies were discovered. In this story, Constance accompanies the men to Savannah and helps with the investigation. During the police investigation, clues point to a connection with the 1971 plane hijacking by D.B. Cooper. Cooper hijacked a plane en route to Seattle from Portland. Demanding a ransom of $200,000 and threatening to use a bomb, D. B. Cooper parachuted from the aircraft and is never seen again. Somehow, these bloodless bodies and D.B. Cooper are linked, and it’s up to the FBI agents and Constance to solve the mystery. I have read all the books in this series and would highly recommend this book.

The novel opens in a very novel way, pardon the pun, with D.B. Cooper, who hijacks a plane in 1971, and disappears with $200,000 over the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Fifty years later, Special agent Armstrong Coldmoon is visibly and audibly upset after concluding a case on Sanibel Island, when instead of heading the chopper to Miami and his new assignment in Denver, they are going to Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah for a new case. Two bodies have been found totally drained of blood. So begins the book Bloodless, set in the heart of Savannah, the haunted heart, according to some. While the FBI investigates the unusual deaths, a film crew is setting up to film actual ghostly phenomena and perhaps to peek into the investigation as well. The mystery within the mystery is eventually solved in a very fascinating way, The descriptions of the charm of old Savannah combined with the modernization of the same is a very real portrait of the city and its inhabitants. This book is a must-read for true mystery lovers; you’ll never guess who the murderer was!

This is a duo that can put down some images that cause you to slink down and try your best to hide and not be noticed.

This is a complex tale with the introduction to a new heist featuring Agent Pendergast.
While the 20th novel featuring the charismatic detective, you do not have to read the other 19 to get the storyline. Yes some characters overlap and there are always references to other cases etc.. but this is a read perfect for any mystery/ thriller fan - as well as another knock out by this duo, or a perfect entry spot for new (soon to be fans) of Agent Pendergast and all the trouble that broils and bubbles around him.

I will definitely be recommending this novel, and rate it a 3.5 out of 5 stars - and I am excited for the next installment!

Thank you to #NetGalley, the publisher, and the authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child for providing me with an electronic arc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thanks to the authors, Grand Central Publishing, and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of my very favorite series and I was so pleased to receive this as an ARC. While this is an interesting entry in the overall series--and it does have some really great things happening--this is my least favorite novel in the Pendergast saga.

The story starts off pretty strong but then it beings to get a bit convoluted. There's a lot happening; in fact, I could see this actually working over a space of two novels. In addition, there are some plot strands that are a bit over the top.

What makes this still a very worthwhile read is that the characters are fantastic and the partnership between Pendergast and Coldmoon is excellently drawn. I hope to see more of Coldmoon and Constance in the next entry! I also appreciated the fantastic atmosphere once we get to Savannah--this is the perfect location for a spooky, unsettling read. Overall, I'd recommend reading this if you love the series; if you are just starting out, go back to the beginning for the fabulous character and narrative development.

Bloodless is an invigorating, fast paced new entry in the Pendergast series and follows on his work with fellow agent Coldmoon and his ward Constance Green in the last book. Once again, Assistant Director Pickett has delayed each of their returns to their respective destinations to bring them to the scene of a crime deserving specialized attention, a strange killing in Savannah Georgia. And anyone knows that Pendergast gives the best and most specialized of attention to any case he takes on.

There are so many elements of this case to keep it interesting: the manner of death, the presence of a “documentary” film crew trying to make a film about evil specters of Savannah; the election campaign of an obnoxious senator, a somewhat mysterious elderly woman hotel owner, and of course the venerable old city itself.

Putting all of this together, along with a couple of other elements it would be better for the reader to learn through the story, this was one of the most exciting episodes of the series that I’ve read for a while.

Highly recommended. While it’s always better if you have some knowledge of the characters beforehand, I think you could read this book without that history though you might miss some of the inter-character meaning. Who knows? You might decide to read the series!

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Another great Pendergast novel by Preston and Child! I have always loved their collaborations and this one didn't disappoint. I have such a love/hate relationship with Pendergast. He's so smart, but so smug about it. I liked the swing and the DB Cooper tie in. The book kept me interested throughout and intrigued to find out more!

This feels like an amalgam of every single book Preston and Child have ever written. Literally all of them. Frankly I just don't know how to feel about it. I sense your mileage is going to vary based on just how far you want to travel into the supernatural and science fiction with this series. If you rate something like City of Endless Night a 1 on this scale of 10, the Relic a 5, this would be about a 33. Without spoiling too much, this book ties in the DB Cooper hijacking, stock market manipulation, alternate dimensions and straight up monsters.

This is not a mystery so much as it is a bizarre horror novel. Personally, it didn't work for me, but the tension is high and the payoff is large. If you like the payoff? It is a 5. If you despise it more like I did it is a 1. I'll take that average and call it a 3 with the full knowledge that some will love it and some will hate it. I don't think you'll find a lot of apathetic reactions to this book.

This is also apparently the start of a new trilogy, which I am frankly not terrible excited for after reading this. The self contained trilogy that Preston/Child wrote was some of their weakest work (the Helen Trilogy). I sadly am not holding out a ton of hope for this one.

But as always, thanks to Netgalley for giving me a chance to review.

Oh how I love a good Pendergast novel! This has been one of my most favorite series ever and this one is every bit as good as all the rest. Lots of twists, action, and adventure to keep your pulse pounding. And I love the fact that this one takes place in Savannah, with parts in Bonaventure Cemetery which is one of my favorite places on earth. Without giving anything away, the way this one ends hints that there is more to this story and I cannot wait to read it!

There was less suspense here than some of the previous novels in the series, but, I do feel like the authors have gone back to their roots and in a good way.

I don't think I could ever get tired of Agent Pendergast! Back with another scientifically-improbable-yet-not-impossible mystery, Pendergast must figure out why bloodless corpses are turning up and how to stop the bizarre murders. This book did not disappoint! It's even got me in the mood to reread some of the early mysteries!

Loved this thriller with a bit of sci-fi to capture the essence of evil in Savannah. This is a cast of characters that I have followed and where some series and authors lose steam, the FBI team Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child created just gets better. A vampire like murder brings the team to Savannah where a ghost hunter happens to be making a documentary. The relationships deepen as danger persists. Could be read as a stand alone but so much better to follow the series.

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