Thank you NetGalley for a prerelease.

Wow!!! Just wow. My mind is blown. I’d give this book 10 out of 5 stars if I could. As a long time fan of the whole series, this book did not disappoint. It did the past books justice and took the storyline to a whole new level. I’m already sitting at the edge of my seat eager for the next book in the series. I always expect Preston & Child to throw in a twist, but they far exceeded my expectations with the ending of this novel.

To get the most out of this story, I highly recommend reading the entire series first. Otherwise the ending may not make much sense or have as much of an impact to you.

I have read all the books in the Pendergast series, and this is another good one. It is a sequel to their last novel, Bloodless, so you really need to have at least read that one to know what is going on. And the story will continue in their next book. It is really hard to say much about the book without giving away the whole story. I will say that I was happy to see D'Agosta not only back but playing a major role in the story. He's been a favorite character since the beginning. There is also another story going on with Coldmoon, which is in some way connected to the Pendergast case. Thanks NetGalley and Grand Cenral Publishing for letting me read this great story.

This was a real departure from the other Pendergast books- not in a good way. I loved all of them, but I wouldn’t recommend this one. Extremely weird and hard to follow- the second star is merely a nod to their previous books.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read The Cabinet of Dr. Leng.

Anyone who is a fan of Pendergast is in for a treat.

We get to spend a little time with him and his loyal group of comrades.

We follow Constance back to 1880 New York. What can possibly go wrong?!?!

Preston and Child finally start revealing the history of Constance and her ward Pendergast. However, please guys, you have to complete this series soon!! Can’t wait for the conclusion!!!

Absolutely masterful! Whenever I read a Pendergast novel I feel transported into the story! I easily lose days while reading these books. You actually feel as you were transported with Pendergast and company to a different time with the authors flawless writing! Cannot recommend these books enough to anyone who reads!

416 pages

4 stars

Constance has gone back to 1880’s New York to rescue her brother and sister. Her journey is fraught with danger. She is posing as a member of Eastern European nobility. Her brother is locked in the infamous Dr. Leng’s facility and Constance knows what he does to his victims.

Meanwhile, we visit the present day where FBI Special Agent Pendergast is downcast at her leaving, but hopes for her success.

FBI Special Agent Armstrong Coldmoon has finally reported to his new assignment in Colorado where he meets the snarky and dismissive Director Dudek. Coldmoon’s first assignment is to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. They asked for the assistance of an agent that speaks Lakota. A member of the tribe has been killed by a gunshot.

NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vincent D’Agosta is reminiscing about the old days with Pendergast when he receives a call about the body of curator Eugene Mancow who had been locked in the well below zero freezer of the Natural History Museum.

I have been reading Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs’ books since the first one. I absolutely devour them, Also their solo writings. Their characters are drawn so very well. Agent Pendergast is simply delightful. I fell in love with Coldmoon. D’Agosta is a steady, but essential character. Constance is entertaining, but sometimes I’m not too sure about her.

Everyone is involved in a case in this book. We visit a variety of venues while we watch the agents - and individuals - investigate a variety of cases. I also like how the authors always inject a touch of the supernatural in their novels. This book is wonderful.

I can hardly wait for the next installment in this series!

I want to thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for forwarding to me a copy of this exciting book for me to read, enjoy and review. The Opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.

The latest installment in the Agent Prendergast novels, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng, is extremely interesting. Although I am not a fan of science fiction (including time travel), I was mesmerized by the elegant, descriptive prose — especially in the depiction of 1880 New York City. It actually made the reader feel like being there.
As usual, there are several murders and thefts involved throughout the course of the novel and almost all is tied together by the end except for the most important element of the story. However, there is a sort of apology in an epilogue to the reader. We are now forced to await the next novel.
I thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication early next year.

I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters.. After reading this book, I looked up the authors, didn’t realize that this was a series. Now, I need to get all the rest of the books in this series. I also sign up for the authors blog. And now I can’t wait for the next books in this series.. A little bit mystery,a little science fiction .Each character bring each of their personalities to the reader.
This is why I love reading books offer from NetGallery. I have gained, so many new authors,.

A story with mystery and time travel. Constance travels back in time to save her brother and sister. In the present Coldmoon is trying to solve the murder of a Native American and the disappearance of tribal relics.
This is the Preston and Child book I have read. The story did draw me in and I thought it was very good. However, the story did not end with the end of the book. It is to be concluded in the next book. I am not a fan of authors who do not finish any of there story in a book. This seems to be a way to created sales for their next book. This seems to be disrespectful of readers who spend time reading a story with no ending. This could be the best story in the world an I would still be annoyed. My rating is only for the part of the story that was in this book.

Thank you to #netgalley for a copy of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to review this ARC copy.

I've been struggling with this review as I don't want to spoil anything, but I also want people who plan to buy this book to know that "The Cabinet of Dr. Leng" is not a complete story, but, apparently, half of one. This is not revealed until the very end, with an author's note after a very abrupt and unsatisfying final chapter, apologizing that the story they begin telling here will be concluded in their next book, which they are "writing as fast as possible". Given they have done this with other books in the past, it wouldn't preclude me from recommending this one if it actually tied up at least one of the multiple storylines they start with - something that they have done with each of the previous multi-book stories they've written. Sadly, the end of the book leaves just about everything unresolved, and tosses one major out of left field appearance from a character that frankly, does not feal earned at all.

And this is a shame because the story they are telling IS a good one. I'm a Preston & Child fan, and the book starts spectacularly. Constance Green's adventures in an 1880 New York City is vividly told, and the action scenes, a prison break in particular, are exciting. We also get more from Constance's perspective then we have in the past. What really sets the novel back is the shifting focus to Pendergast, D'Agosta and Coldmoon. I would have preferred this story to have spent all it's time in 1880. Constance vs. Leng develops in a very interesting way. The book is short, all things considered, and spinning wheels in the present feels like a waste, like they didn't trust the reader, or the more cynical explanation, they wanted this to be a two-parter for monetary reasons but also didn't have enough story to tell in more than one full novel. I guess I won't know for sure until the 2nd book comes out. As for my rating, I give this half-a-story 2 stars, half of what it would deserve if it told a mostly complete story. As for Preston & Child fans, I would say save your money until the 2nd book drops, whenever that is. I can't recommend paying full price for half a story.

This is the 21st installment of Preston and Child's very popular Pendergast series and it does not disappoint. Picking up from the previous book, Bloodless, it opens with the intriguing scene of Constance traveling back in time to to her childhood to try and prevent the death of her sister. Pendergast of course wants to find her and enlists the help of his sometimes NYPD colleague Vinny D'Acosta as well as his latest FBI partner Agent Coldmoon. The result is a clever premise and a very gripping read. There is a cliffhanger ending with a twist as is common with this series but less common is the after note from the authors explaining that they are hard at work on the next one and promise it soon. Highly recommended for escapist reading.

I was thrilled to be able to read this book as I have read all previous books by Preston and Child. I am invested in the characters. The plot held my interest and I eagerly read to get solution to the situations in the book. Imagine my shock and surprise when I realized the plot would be continued in the next novel. I was left on a limb without a resolution. However I enjoyed the book and anxiously wait for the next book.

Famed quirky FBI detective Aloysius Pendergast is at it again, investigating the mysterious disappearance of his longtime ward Constance Green. But as we learned at the end of the last novel in this story arc ("Bloodless"), she hasn't just vanished, she's apparently vanished into the past. In an alternate timeline. Yes, the story is definitely veering away from the occult and mysterious into the realm of science fiction. Also in the story are NYPD detective D'Agosta and Native American FBI field agent Coldmoon, though their stories only gradually coalesce into the same narrative.

I really enjoyed this book from one of my favorite writing duos, but the last portion doesn't weave all the storylines into a single narrative as much as gets them closer together. Then this has one of the most abrupt and unsatisfying endings of any Preston and Child book, beware. Yes, there's obvious a sequel, but now we get to wait a year or two for the ending. It's a Hardy Boys-level cliffhanger that detracts from the novel. I would have rather waited a few more months and had a book with another 150 pages that had a better narrative arc. Indeed, you might consider deferring your purchase of The Cabinet of Dr. Leng until the sequel is available too, so you can just put one down and pick up the next to have the story resolved.

This new addition to Preston & Child's Pendergast series continues to find fresh, exciting stories to pursue. This latest entry picks up right after the cliffhanger ending of Bloodless and immediately sets the reader on another non stop, thrilling adventure. We return to the beginning in The Cabinet of Dr Leng and revist a story that began unfolding in The Cabinet of Curiosities. The story isn't over. Far from it.

The authors describe this book as the 3rd entry In a quartet, so it isn't a standalone and ends with another cliffhanger. Oh, and what a cliffhanger it is! The authors ended the book at a jaw dropping, positively diabolical moment in the story.

This is a skillfully told, gripping story full of unexpected twists, turns, and revelations. Readers will be kept glued to the page and fully invested in the lives of these familiar and much loved characters. We get to revisit a chapter in this long running series previously believed to be complete, and it's pure, adventurous entertainment from start to finish.

Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing a copy for me to read and review.

Bravo Preston and Child, for another great Pendergast novel! This has been one of my favorite series and I'm still loving each installment. If you're new to the series, I would definitely suggest starting at the beginning, otherwise you won't be able to make sense of the story. I can hardly wait to see what adventures await in the next book. My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

The 21st installment of the Pendergast story is a great story across multiple crime scenes and time periods. The story provides important backstory information for many main characters, and reunites some familiar characters from previous novels. This is a continuation of the storyline started in the Cabinet of Curiosities and continued in the previous book, Bloodless, and the storyline should culminate in the next book in the series. It's a great addition to the Pendergast pantheon, and it's also an interesting introduction to New York in the Gilded Age and the Lakota culture.

Full Disclosure: I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Cabinet of Dr. Leng, the 21st book in the Pendergast series, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley.

I agree with the authors that it is important to read the books in order. But, if you are not sure you want to make a 21 book investment, this book is part of a smaller series within a series. Before reading it, you will definitely want to have read The Cabinet of Curiosities and Bloodlines. This is the third book in that four book mini-series.

I loved that this book brings all of our favorite characters from across the series into one book. Without giving too much away, there are two different storylines happening, and if you followed the advice and read the books in order, you'll know we are firmly moving into science fiction territory here. It was definitely not what I expected when I first starting reading the Pendergast books but here we are! I like it. I look forward to seeing what comes next.

Again, an edge of the seat read. Preston and Child never fail to provide well researched, information and spell binding narratives. I am so personally invested in the characters they are family. Can't wait for the next book !!

Oh what a cliffhanger!! The Cabinet of Dr. Leng brings back not one villain, but a second surprising character. I truely can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out!

Constance travels into the past to rescue her brother and sister. The imagery of New York in 1880 was beautiful!