I received this book in exchange for a honest review from NetGalley.

After starting this book I realized quickly that it was not for me. The content and the writing were fine but I generally do not like Preston's voice or way of writing. Also this book went over briefly stories that I have read whole books about. If you are not a regular nonfiction reader then this may be the book for you. But as someone who regularly reads nonfiction a lot of the stories and topics in this book were thing that I have already read more in depth about.

Douglas Preston is part of one of my favorite team authors, Preston & Child. So I always make it a point to read their individual endeavors. And The Lost Tomb did not disappoint.

The Lost Tomb contains a collection of thirteen different true stories. Some of them I was familiar with, but most of them were new to me. What I found interesting is that some of these true stories inspired Preston & Child’s popular fiction novels such as Dead Mountain and Riptide.

The collection of stories are varied and cover topics from pirate treasure, cannabalism in the Southwest, a newly discovered Egyptian tomb, as well as the Monster of Florence investigation. All of the stories provided a behind the scenes look into Preston’s journalistic pursuits. It was very interesting to say the least.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Tomb and I look forward to reading more non-fiction books from the author. Five solid stars.

I received a DRC from Grand Central Publishing through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

I've read many (and enjoyed) many of Douglas Preston's fiction books, mostly those jointly written with Lincoln Child. This is my first read of his non-fiction. Not usually a fan of this genre, I was intrigued enough to give this one a try. Pleased to say that I really enjoyed this one. Each entry was well written, with just enough information to encourage further research in to the various locations.

Will definitely try some of his other non-fiction works in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a big fan of journalist Donald Preston‘s nonfiction books from search of the monkey God to this great gym full of True Crime stories and much more there’s an article about the mysterious hikers who were found dead in Russia with all the truth lies and best guesses included to a bunch of random bodies found in Iran that again is a mystery because no one knows where they came from and it seems there’s lots of them. There’s even the mystery of Hell Creek that’s more a paleontology mystery and True Crime but still a great mystery I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I do most mysteries and even if you think you’ve heard the story before Donald Preston is it your random copy and paste author but a boots on the ground eyewitness or as best as he Canby either showing up right after the event or millions of years later he does his best to get a truthful account with the well-balanced pros cons truth lies the most popular opinion in those against it he’s just an awesome journalist and writer and if you love the unfamiliar mysterious and macabre then you’ll definitely love this book I certainly did. I want to thank Grand Central publishing in NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind.

As an avid reader of Preston’s fiction Pendergast and Nora Kelly series, I was thrilled to venture into his nonfiction. As someone who has not read his non fiction before, i immediately loved these short snippets of fiction type writing. His story telling is present throughout each short article. I can see if you have read these articles before, this book will feel recycled. However, as a new reader to Preston’s nonfiction I thoroughly enjoyed them. Obviously some are better than others but the style of his writing makes it for an enjoyable read!

I received a free advanced copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Douglas Preston is a prolific writer of novels, of magazine articles and research for all types of creative work. These are backstories and further information for many of the books he has written as well as the journalistic articles through the years. While I have read all of his non-fiction and fiction I have not necessarily had access to his magazine articles. I found all the entries in this book very interesting. I think it would also be interesting to someone completely unfamiliar with his previous work. I have enjoyed all his work and anxiously await his next book.

This book is best if you are unfamiliar with the author's non-fiction.

I love Preston's work, both fiction and non-fiction, and was very excited by this. Unfortunately, much of this is recycled material.

However, if I'd read this as someone new to the material, I would have loved it.

As usual, Preston's style is engaging and he brings so many of these mysteries to life. And, if you're a fan of the author's fiction (hello Pendergast!), you should enjoy some of these real life situations.

Definitely readable and engaging!

* ARC via publisher

Douglas Preston, the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God , presents jaw-dropping true stories of Egyptian burial chambers, prehistoric ruins, pirate treasure, bizarre crimes, and more. The Lost Tomb brings together an astonishing and compelling collection of true stories about buried treasure, enigmatic murders, lost tombs, bizarre crimes, and other fascinating tales of the past and present. This was a very interesting book to read. I especially liked the part about the Monster of Florence. I need to read more about the Monster as I found that aspect of the book most interesting. The last section entitled The Lost Tomb was a great read also about the Egyptian tombs. If you like real-life stories of Bones, Burials and Murders then you will love this book. I’m looking forward to reading another book by Douglas Preston.

As a nonfiction reader and history buff I was so excited to start this. It didn't disappoint. I'm fascinated by all the tombs, mysteries and burials. Overall a nice window into past history.

I enjoyed this book by Douglas Preston. I appreciate this flair for nonfiction writing. He takes you to sites of burials, graves, and murders. There were some events that I knew of and had read about in other books. But others were brand new for me and really sparked my interest! A great book for those who like historical mysteries.

A really interesting piece of nonfiction. It was great to get to read all of Preston's articles in one place, though I had already read a few. I think the best part of the book is the little sections at the end of every short piece that tells us readers what has happened with the case in question since the original article was published. Most of this book exemplifies how truth really can be stranger than fiction.

As the articles aren't connected to each other, I thought it was only fair to rate each piece separately.

Buried Treasure - ⭐⭐⭐
Monster of Florence - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Skeletons at the Lake - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Skiers at Dead Mountain - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Skeleton on the Riverbank - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Mystery of Oak Island - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Mystery of Sandia Cave - ⭐⭐
The Mystery of Hell Creek - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Clovis Point Con - ⭐⭐
Trial by Fury - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skeletons in the Closet - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cannibals of the Canyon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Lost Tomb - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'm so glad I read this book. The author provides a lot of detail but it's a good thing. I knew about half of these stories, but I was missing much of the detail. The chapter on the Amanda Knox trial was definitely eye opening. The chapter on The Lost Tomb I actually got teary eyed. I grew up wanting to be archaeologist but ended up in Technology. I felt like I was living my dream through his words.

Douglas Preston is half of the duo that writes the Agent Pendergast series (Lee child is the other half). When he is not writing thrillers, Preston writes non-fiction books and articles. This tome is a collection of articles he has written on murders, unexplained deaths, unsolved mysteries, curious crimes, and old bones (those were how he categorized the articles).

Douglas Preston opens with him discovering the murder of a middle school friend who had moved away; another murder explains why he can no longer visit Italy. The unexplained deaths happened in the Himalayas, the Ural Mountains, and Kennewick , Washington. The mysteries involve Oak Island, Sandia Cave (NM), and Hell Creek (MT). The crimes involves a con that was thought impossible by experts, and the ire and blow-back caused by Amanda Knox haters (interesting link back to the 2nd murder story). The final section (Old Bones) discuss the human remains held by museums, the possibility of cannibalism in the American Southwest, and a visit by Preston to KV5 - the "lost" tomb of Ramesses II's sons. All of the articles have updates after the original article and have listed the original publication dates and journals.

If you enjoy the topics or have enjoyed other non-fiction titles by Preston, pick up this book and read!

Thanks Netgalley and Grand Central Press for the opportunity to read this title!

Another hit by Douglas Preston. so filled with interesting facts. Wouldn’t miss anything by this author.

This book had some compelling mysteries I was so excited and intrigued to read about, however, the reading quickly became tedious and I'd find myself zoning out and having to go back and reread sections. This is full of one info dump after another that completely ruin the mystery, break it apart, and considerably slow the pacing.

The Lost Tomb is a collection of previously published articles by the author. I enjoyed having these all in one place and I liked the fact that there was an update section at the end of each article. The footnotes at the end will let you know where each article was originally published.

"The Lost Tomb" is a captivating journey through Douglas Preston's career as a journalist and his pursuit of uncovering archaeological mysteries. Within the pages of this book, readers are transported across time and space, delving deep into tales of intrigue, ambition, and, at times, disturbing human nature.

Preston's collection of articles, spanning nearly three decades, unveils the enigmatic narratives of our past. From the haunting "Monster of Florence," a chilling exploration of a real-life serial killer, to the elusive pirate treasure hidden in the enigmatic Oak Island, each article is a testament to Preston's storytelling prowess. The way he weaves historical accounts with his investigative journalism skills is nothing short of mesmerizing.

What sets "The Lost Tomb" apart from conventional collections is the updates provided by Preston at the end of each article. These postscripts offer a glimpse into what transpired in the decades that followed his initial reporting. It's in these follow-up narratives that the book truly shines, revealing how history continued to unfold long after the ink on the original articles had dried. The revelations are often as riveting as the initial tales themselves, exposing the complexities and, at times, unsavory elements of the scientific and archaeological communities.

Perhaps the most captivating aspect of this book is its ability to teach while it entertains. Preston takes us on a voyage into the world of American Southwest Indian archaeology, shedding light on discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of the past. But he doesn't shy away from exposing the personal animosities, rivalries, and even fraud that can mar the otherwise noble pursuit of knowledge.

In "The Lost Tome," Douglas Preston's journalistic talent shines brilliantly as he masterfully guides readers through a tapestry of the unknown, leaving us with both a profound appreciation for our shared history and an understanding of the intricate web that is woven behind the scenes in the world of archaeology. This book is a compelling testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring mysteries that continue to beguile us.

not usually a big fan of non fiction, but I found this book to be really interesting. Now i know where the novels come from

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I was unfamiliar with the author and so this book was not at all what I was expecting. Interesting though!

This book is essentially a reprint of previously published articles from various sources. While of some interest I found much of the material dated (to be expected with old articles) and it could have used some updating. This seemed to me to be a blatant use of a well known author to make a quick buck.

I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Net Galley, Goodreads, Amazon and my nonfiction book review blog. I also posted it to my Facebook page.