Thunderhead

Critical Praise

"Chilling-redefines 'page-turner.'"
-Denver Rocky Mountain News

"Grounded in science but flirting with the supernatural...A highly readable tale of adventure and long-ago crimes."
-Dallas Morning News

"When it comes to nail-biting, two-in-the-morning, page-turning thrillers, nobody delivers the goods like these guys."
-Nelson DeMille, author of The Lion's Game

"Spellbinding-preston and child have hit pay dirt!"
-Kirkus Reviews

"These guys are masters at scaring the hell out of people."
-Tampa Tribune

"Exciting, well conceived, and well oiled...a rip-snorter for lovers of adventure stories with more than a touch of evil."
-Toronto Star

"An intelligent and mystical look into another legend....Once again the dynamic duo of suspense turn in yet another stellar, chilling, and compelling novel."
-Charleston Post and Courier (SC)

"Preston and Child have combined adventure and suspense in Thunderhead."
-Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Preston and Child have cleverly used the popular thriller genre to explore some fascinating ideas about Coronado's quest, archaeology, and the American Southwest."
-Bergen Record

"Preston and Child know what buttons to push and levers to yank."
-Publishers Weekly

"A spellbinding...fast-paced, exciting thriller....Child and Preston at their best."
-Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)

"Filled with excitement, a sense of place, and personable characters, delivered in a quick-paced race against evil, humankind, and the tremendous forces of nature."
-Library Journal

"A gripping exposition....The sense of menace is immediate."
-Roanoke Times

"Technically authentic and a fascinating exposition of a classic, historical mystery."
-Amarillo Sunday News-Globe

"Brimming with mystery, wonder, and terror—a headlong narrative that will keep you turning pages into the wee hours."
-F. Paul Wilson, author of Legacies

"Thunderhead is scary and smart, and it moves as fast as a runaway train. Get ready to read all night."

"Armchair archaeologists, beware. Crack this book and you are embarking on the expedition of a lifetime."
-Rodney Barker, author of The Broken Circle

"Great, exciting fun! I'm addicted to these guys."

"Thunderhead blew me away! It has everything—grand adventure, a superb mystery, and an indomitable heroine."

"Preston and Child are magicians. Thunderhead is a classic adventure tale—a thrilling story of greed, obsession, and bravery in the face of evil. You won't be able to put it down."
-Clifford Irving, author of Hoax

"As always, you two have done a magnificent job! The way you compiled the material from your horseback journeys is just great! I could see no flaws in this wonderful book."
--Konstantin S. Leskov, Shaker Heights, Ohio

"Thunderhead was very gripping and wonderful in its texture and 'truth' about the Indian culture and landscape and myths. Full of fabulous detail...and just great use of the English language! The violent and really beautifully written descriptions of the snap flood were powerful."
--Tony Cavanaugh, Brisbane, Australia

"You've scored another winner! Yet again you have introduced a strong, intelligent, likable female into your novel. I was extremely pleased by your depiction of Nora Kelly. The setting was wonderful."
--Karen Budisin, Mahopac, New York

"Thank you both for your work. Thunderhead not only entertains, but serves as a challenge to our conscience and bravado. I hope that you continue to publish books that encourage readers to think as they read."
--Joshua Miller, Burkburnett, Texas

"I spent a breath-holding, stomach-clenching weekend reading the book. It was a great mix of fact and fiction. I really appreciated the great attention to the details of the archaeology aspect of the novel."
--Melanie Sutton, Attleboro, Massachusetts

"Some novels tend to bog down. Not yours. It reads like a cross between Robin Cook and Nelson DeMille."
--J.J. Johnson, Raleigh, North Carolina

"Once again you've created a masterpiece. I really enjoy the mix of fiction with science and history. Nowadays it's rare to find a book that uses intellect instead of pure gore and horror as a way to keep a reader turning the pages."
--Stephen Pause, Albany, New York

"The language, vocabulary, and structure of Thunderhead made it far more meaningful and interesting than a mere summer fast read. Thanks for the tale. It was excellent!"
--James Puckett, Bowie, Maryland

"Thanks for a great read from those of us who love the Southwest and the secrets it holds so dearly."
--Jamie Zartman, Prescott, Arizona

"I thoroughly enjoyed Thunderhead! Terrific combination of history, mystery, and evil. I was sorry when it was over. Thanks for the great read."
--P. Eskenazi, Renton, Washington