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![The Scorpion's Tail (Nora Kelly Book 2) by [Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s5ho5rXjL._SY346_.jpg)
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#1 bestselling authors Preston & Child return with the next book in a series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson.
'A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless' – LEE CHILD
A MUMMY, AN ANCIENT TREASURE, A DANGEROUS MYSTERY.
After a shoot-out leaves a senior agent gravely wounded, FBI rookie Corrie Swanson finds herself under investigation. Her supervisor assures her she's not to blame and the black mark on her record will be cleared in short order. But Corrie finds she cannot shake off an overwhelming feeling of guilt.
As a distraction, she takes on a new case involving a fifty-year-old mummified corpse discovered in a hidden enclave at High Lonesome, a long-abandoned New Mexico ghost town. Quickly out of her depth, she realizes she needs the help of her old enemy, archaeologist Nora Kelly. The two women soon uncover a startling truth: the deceased was poisoned, and died clutching a priceless artifact.
Can Corrie and Nora solve the mystery of the scorpion's tail? Or will they – like others before them – die in the attempt?
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHead of Zeus
- Publication date7 January 2021
- File size1805 KB
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Book Description
#1 bestselling authors Preston & Child return with the next book in a series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson.
--This text refers to the paperback edition.Review
PRAISE FOR OLD BONES
PRAISE FOR THE SCORPION'S TAIL
"The future looks promising for Nora and Corrie."
--The Big Thrill"Old Bones exceeds expectations at every juncture, a thriller extraordinaire that turns history upside down in forming the basis of a riveting and relentless tale."
--Providence Sunday Journal"Old Bones has it all: chills, thrills and a blend of history, along with archaeological expertise you can only get from a Preston & Child novel. I loved spending time with Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson, and look forward to seeing them in future adventures. Longtime readers will be rewarded not only by this pairing but by some other surprises leading up to the conclusion of this exciting read."
--Bookreporter"[An] enjoyable sequel [. . .] The authors do their usual solid job of maintaining suspense throughout. Their two capable female leads are well-suited to sustain a long series."
--Publishers Weekly"A smart, satisfying read."
--Kirkus"Expect nice twists, hairy danger, and good old-fashioned gunplay. This one's an attention grabber. Get a copy."
--Kirkus"From the thriller world's dynamic duo comes a new work of archeology, murder, and the Donner Party. This one should please longtime fans of Preston and Child, as well as new devotees drawn in by that ever-appealing set up of a past crime coming back to haunt the present."
--CrimeReads"Long-time readers of Preston and Child will love to see the beloved characters of Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson take center stage in what is a terrific start to a new series. Their writing talent shines as this mix of history, exploration of nature and crime will without a doubt land on the top of the best-seller lists. Though some of the historical facts have been tweaked a bit for the story to work, a note to the reader from the authors at the end reveals what is true and what they made up, and is sure to lead to a surge in attention for non-fiction accounts of what really happened that horrible winter."
--Associated Press"Preston & Child can write like no others. They have well-written and defined characters and easy to read stories. You are never disappointed by one of their books."
--Red Carpet Crash"Preston & Child is one of those "names" on a book that make you want to set everything else aside in order to read what amazing words they've written [. . .] From the best writing team out there, you do not want to miss this book."
--Suspense Magazine"Preston and Child have created a fine mix of fiction and historical fact. The story is peopled by complex and engaging characters with sometimes murky ambitions. . . The ending, which seems far-fetched, is definitely, disturbingly possible."
--Booktrib"Preston and Child have designed an intricate thriller that takes several twists and turns, but never totally diverts from the crux of the story. This is a series that demands attention."
--New York Journal of Books"Preston and Child's cast of characters spin off in their latest, starring Nora Kelly and ex-distinguished youth-turned-FBI agent Corrie Swanson. Kelly leads an expedition to excavate the Donner Party camp, while Swanson investigates a series of grave robberies. The longtime writing team yet again seamlessly merges science and suspense."
--Newsweek"The authors bring the same rigorous plotting and deft characterizations to this novel as they do with their Special Agent Pendergast books (happily, Pendergast makes an appearance here), and the Kelly and Swanson pairing is certainly engaging. It seems the duo might be settling in for a good, long run."
--Booklist"The two strong female protagonists [Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson] share a dynamic reminiscent of that between Pendergast and his friend on the NYPD, Vincent D'Agosta. An intriguing series launch."
--Publishers Weekly"This outing belongs to two dedicated women, whose future adventures will be happily anticipated."
--Booklist"Though the story of the Donner Party and its gruesome cannibalism has been told and retold, this masterful examination of the perplexing events offers a fresh take that carries meaning for contemporary readers. The launch of the Nora Kelly series is to be applauded."
--Washington Independent Review of Books --This text refers to the hardcover edition.About the Author
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- ASIN : B088ZKPN2Y
- Publisher : Head of Zeus (7 January 2021)
- Language : English
- File size : 1805 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 359 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 88,299 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Douglas Preston is the author of thirty-six books, both fiction and nonfiction, twenty-nine of which have been New York Times bestsellers, with several reaching the number 1 position. He has worked as an editor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and taught nonfiction writing at Princeton University. His first novel, RELIC, co-authored with Lincoln Child, was made into a movie by Paramount Pictures, which launched the famed Pendergast series of novels. His recent nonfiction book, THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE, is also in production as a film. His latest book, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD, tells the true story of the discovery of a prehistoric city in an unexplored valley deep in the Honduran jungle. In addition to books, Preston writes about archaeology and paleontology for the New Yorker, National Geographic, and Smithsonian. He is the recipient of numerous writing awards in the US and Europe, including an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Pomona College. He currently serves as president of the Authors Guild, the nation's oldest and largest association of authors and journalists.
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So she calls Nora Kelly, who is willing if busy, but able to rearrange her schedule, despite issues at the university she works for. However: the man, it turns out, has suffered a unique cause of death relating to being found near White Sands military base. The kind of unique that creates questions which MUST be answered.
Which leads them onto the trail of a vastly different ancient mystery, which may answer a question most think is part of the mythology of the area. But they are not the only one's looking...
The authors do an excellent job of showing how the work and research done leads Corrie and Nora along the trail to answers. They also have fun with a cowboy Sheriff who, it turns out, doesn't need the most modern firearms to do his job. They manage to portray infighting within the FBI as well as Corrie's boss Orders her to find a way to get along with people as a representative of the FBI. She does-excepting with an Evidence Response Team from the FBI itself where the senior officer is both sexist and incompetent. She verbally slaps him so hard steam nearly comes out of his ears and he comes close to punching her-but doesn't dare. I suspect she learned that one from Pendergast, who has long since developed a flawless method of insulting and dealing with anyone who gets in his way in such a way they can do nothing but be angry with him.
Oh-and Pendergast shows up in person to nearly steal the whole show, of course. Completely in keeping with his personality, he works out what's been going on before even Corrie. He even refers to Corrie as his protege.
In all honesty, I think I am starting to enjoy this series as much as the early Pendergast novels. The complicated relationship between the two women reminds me of Pendergast and D'Agosta-they click, but it's hard to see how for a while. Nora and Corrie are sliding into a friendship based on mutual respect, I believe-but neither of them seems to have realised that yet...
If you like the authors work? Read this, it's well worth the couple of days you'll loose once you get started.




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