Books by Douglas Preston

Portrait of Douglas Preston

Douglas Preston is an acclaimed American author and journalist renowned for his gripping thrillers and meticulously researched adventure novels. Often collaborating with Lincoln Child, Preston has created the celebrated Special Agent Pendergast series, blending science, mystery, and the macabre. His solo works, including both fiction and non-fiction, showcase a fascination with history, archaeology, and the darker corners of human ambition.

Drawing on real-world expeditions and investigative reporting, Preston's writing combines factual depth with page-turning suspense. Whether uncovering lost civilisations or confronting modern-day enigmas, his stories captivate readers who crave intelligent, atmospheric storytelling grounded in authentic detail and bold imagination.

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  • Penzler Publishers The Best True Crime Stories of the Year 2025

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  • Grand Central Publishing The Cabinet of Dr. Leng Lib/E

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  • White Fire

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC White Fire

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisColorado, 1876: At a remote mining camp high in the Rocky Mountains, eleven silver miners are killed, their bodies horribly mutilated, flesh devoured. Bear attack? Not everyone thinks so. 136 years later, the cemetery where the miners were buried is being cleared for new development. Forensic pathologist Corrie Swanson has arranged to study the bones. What she discovers will expose a conspiracy that's as lethal today as it was a century ago. As the winter snows fall, Corrie's life depends on unravelling a dark secret... the key to which may just lie in a lost Sherlock Holmes story, a tale allegedly so horrifying that its author never dared publish it.Trade ReviewSit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life -- David BaldacciA collision between past and present that will leave you breathless -- Lee ChildWhite hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant! -- Lisa GardnerA terrific mix of mystery and the unexpected... will keep you reading into the late hours of the night' -- Clive CusslerA positively delicious serving of the great Sherlock Holmes. Great fun to the last page -- Anne RiceAnd still they come: fast-moving thrillers from the Preston/Child duo are mounting up in number, but each one has its own individual character * The Good Book Guide *

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Beyond the Ice Limit

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Beyond the Ice Limit

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis60° SOUTH: NOTHING BUT SEA, ICE AND UNFETTERED STORMS. BUT TWO MILES DOWN, SOMETHING IS STIRRING. Five years ago, Eli Glinn led a mission to recover a 25,000-ton meteorite – the largest ever discovered – from a remote island off the coast of South America. It ended in disaster when their ship foundered and broke apart in a vicious storm. But now, two miles down in dark Antarctic waters, something is growing. A vast, grotesque structure is simultaneously reaching up towards the waves and burrowing deep into the sea floor. Eli Glinn's worst fear has been realised. He has no choice but to return to the Southern Ocean and attempt to annihilate an entity that threatens the existence of the planet. But, as he will discover, the entity has no intention of going quietly.Trade ReviewFor those who like their thrillers flavoured with outlandish science, possible alien threat and potential global extinction, the name, or rather names, to watch is that of writing duo Preston & Child. In fact you might say that Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have cornered this rather exclusive market and their latest, Beyond the Ice Limit, contains all the crowd-pleasing ingredients one has come to expect * Shots Magazine *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Reliquary

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reliquary

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    Book SynopsisTwo skeletonized corpses are pulled from the sewage-choked waters of Manhattan's Humboldt Kill. Both are headless, their bones scored with teethmarks. It is by no means certain the teethmarks are postmortem. Believing that the bodies must have been washed out of the city's sewers, Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta of the NYPD, FBI agent Aloysius X.L. Pendergast and anthropologist Dr Margo Green descend into a dark labyrinth of tunnels and subterranean galleries forgotten by those who walk the streets above. They will be led deep underground, far from the light, to confront their very worst fear... 'A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless' LEE CHILD. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' ANNE RICE.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless' Lee Child. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' -- Anne Rice

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    £13.85

  • Bloodless

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bloodless

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    £18.04

  • Bloodless

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bloodless

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' – DAVID BALDACCI Agent Pendergast faces his most unexpected challenge yet when bloodless bodies begin to appear in Savannah, GA, in this next installment of the #1 NYT-bestselling series. A LEGENDARY HEIST. Fifty years ago, Flight 305 was hijacked en route from Portland to Seattle. The hijacker, D.B. Cooper, collected a ransom of $200,000 and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again. A BRUTAL CRIME. In the ghost-haunted southern city of Savannah, Georgia, a worrying spate of bodies has been found completely drained of blood. Locals fear the infamous Savannah Vampire has returned – or prompted a dangerous copycat. Faced with such a gruesome and unusual case, the local police have no choice but to call in the FBI. A CASE LIKE NO OTHER. As the mystery rises along with the body count, Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast and his partner, Agent Coldmoon, will have to race to understand how these murders are connected to the only unsolved skyjacking in American history. Together, they uncover not just the answer... but an unearthly evil beyond all imagining.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Once you read Relic, you'll want to read the other seventeen books in the series' Whoopi Goldberg, Favourite Summer Reads 2018. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless' Lee Child. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'One of thrillerdom's most exciting and intriguing series leads, and the series remains among the most reliable in the genre' Booklist. 'Fast-moving, sophisticated and bursting with surprises... There's nothing else like them' * Washington Post *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisHow can you stop a serial killer who has been dead for a hundred years? The nail-biting new thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Agent Pendergast series. FBI Special Agent A. X. L. Pendergast always wants to protect his protegee Constance Greene from harm. But, against all odds, Constance has found a way to travel back in time. Heading to New York City in the late 1800s, Constance returns to the century of her birth to embark on a dangerous quest: stopping the era's most infamous serial killer, Dr. Enoch Leng, from bringing his nefarious plans to fruition. If Constance can stop Dr. Leng, she can finally prevent the events that led to the shocking deaths of her sister and brother... but can she survive herself, when up against one of the cleverest and most evil men of his age? Meanwhile, in present-day New York, Agent Pendergast is desperate to reunite with Constance before she gets stuck in the past forever... but can he find a way to reach before it's too late? 'Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner on Preston and ChildTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Once you read Relic, you'll want to read the other seventeen books in the series' Whoopi Goldberg, Favourite Summer Reads 2018. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'One of thrillerdom's most exciting and intriguing series leads, and the series remains among the most reliable in the genre' Booklist. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' -- Lisa Gardner

    5 in stock

    £19.00

  • The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHow can you stop a serial killer who has been dead for a hundred years? FBI Special Agent A. X. L. Pendergast always wants to protect his protegee Constance Greene from harm. But, against all odds, Constance has found a way to travel back in time. Heading to New York City in the late 1800s, Constance returns to the century of her birth to embark on a dangerous quest: stopping the era's most infamous serial killer, Dr. Enoch Leng, from bringing his nefarious plans to fruition. If Constance can stop Dr. Leng, she can finally prevent the events that led to the shocking deaths of her sister and brother... but can she survive herself, when up against one of the cleverest and most evil men of his age? 'Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner on Preston & Child The nail-biting new thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Agent Pendergast series, perfect for fans of Clive Cussler and James Rollins.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Once you read Relic, you'll want to read the other seventeen books in the series' Whoopi Goldberg, Favourite Summer Reads 2018. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'One of thrillerdom's most exciting and intriguing series leads, and the series remains among the most reliable in the genre' Booklist. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' -- Lisa Gardner

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Diablo Mesa

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Diablo Mesa

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling authors Preston & Child return with their new thriller featuring fan favourites Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson. When a billionaire invites her to lead his excavation of the infamous Roswell landing site, Nora Kelly, now jobless, reluctantly agrees to visit. When preliminary scans of the area reveal a suspected Native American burial site, Nora takes a closer look. But this is no indigenous burial site. It's a crime scene. Nora uncovers two dead bodies, one with a bullet hole in its skull. Dead bodies mean this is a case for the FBI, and Nora knows just the person to investigate: Special Agent Corrie Swanson. As Corrie and Nora dig deeper into the mystery, they will uncover more questions than answers. And the truth they seek will be even stranger than the conspiracy it hides behind... Reviewers on Diablo Mesa: 'Down-to-earth action tackles an otherworldly mystery in this devilishly plausible yarn.' KirkusTrade ReviewDown-to-earth action tackles an otherworldly mystery in this devilishly plausible yarn * Kirkus starred review *PRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Another clever and compelling tale... The stellar writing is still in abundance, and Preston and Child balance the line between page-turning suspense and ancient history' Associated Press. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' Anne Rice. 'The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion' * Kirkus Reviews *

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Dead Mountain

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dead Mountain

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    Book SynopsisThe latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child. In Colorado near the Cheyenne Mountains, a team of topflight engineers venture on an ambitious cross country ski trip, using their newly invented outdoor equipment. The strapping group of young people are having the adventure of their lives – skiing, laughing, playing in the snow, and mugging for the camera. But when the gang was expected to arrive back from their trip – no one ever returned. Nora's excavation skills and Corrie's investigative talents are put to the test as they try to uncover what happened to the promising skiers on this cold and isolating mountain. But as more speculations and theories come to light, they fear this may be the hardest case to crack yet. Praise for Preston and Child 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life.' DAVID BALDACCI 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' LISA GARDNER

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  • Dead Mountain

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dead Mountain

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWas it murder... or something even more sinister? ‘Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life.’ David Baldacci on Preston and Child Fifteen years ago, a group of young engineers took a winter trip to the New Mexico mountains. When they failed to return home, searchers uncovered a disturbing scene. The group’s tent had been slashed open from the inside, as if they had fled in terror. What could have been horrific enough to make nine adults risk their lives in a vicious blizzard? Despite a diligent FBI investigation, and the discovery of horrifically mutilated corpses, some of the expedition were never found – until now. Two bodies have been located in a remote cave, one bearing signs of a grisly end. The infamous case remains a job for the FBI, so Agent Corrie Swanson calls in archaeologist Nora Kelly to work with him on yet another macabre mystery. Will Dead Mountain shed its secrets – or live up to its name once more? The latest pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child, perfect for fans of Simon Toyne and David Baldacci. 'Excellent.' Publishers Weekly 'A first-rate thrill ride done in the indomitable style that has become Preston & Child's trademark.' BookreporterTrade ReviewMystery thriller writing of the highest order. * Providence Sunday Journal *The taut suspense and tight plotting that marked the authors’ earliest Pendergast novels are very much in evidence. Fans of kick-ass female leads will be delighted. * Publishers Weekly *

    2 in stock

    £15.19

  • Dead Mountain

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dead Mountain

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWas it murder... or something even more sinister?Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life.' David Baldacci on Preston and ChildFifteen years ago, a group of young engineers took a winter trip to the New Mexico mountains. When they failed to return home, searchers uncovered a disturbing scene. The group's tent had been slashed open from the inside, as if they had fled in terror. What could have been horrific enough to make nine adults risk their lives in a vicious blizzard?Despite a diligent FBI investigation, and the discovery of horrifically mutilated corpses, some of the expedition were never found until now.Two bodies have been located in a remote cave, one bearing signs of a grisly end. The infamous case remains a job for the FBI, so Agent Corrie Swanson calls in archaeologist Nora Kelly to work with him on yet another macabre mystery. Will Dead Mountain shed its secrets or live up to its name once more

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Scorpion's Tail

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Scorpion's Tail

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis#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?Trade ReviewA thoroughly absorbing FBI investigation / archaeology mystery with great characters, snappy dialogue, a vivid New Mexico setting and plenty of twists and turns * Promoting Crime Fiction *PRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Another clever and compelling tale... The stellar writing is still in abundance, and Preston and Child balance the line between page-turning suspense and ancient history' Associated Press. 'The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion' Kirkus Reviews. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' -- Anne Rice

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Talking to the Ground

    Simon & Schuster Talking to the Ground

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    £15.19

  • Penguin TB Verlag Die Stadt des Affengottes

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  • Knaur HC BLOODLESS Grab des Verderbens

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    £18.00

  • Knaur HC Extinction. Wenn das Böse erwacht

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  • Knaur Taschenbuch Darkness Wettlauf mit der Zeit

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  • Droemer Knaur Fever Schatten der Vergangenheit

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    £16.99

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Labyrinth Elixier des Todes

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    £12.34

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Ice Limit

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    3 in stock

    £13.49

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Obsidian Kammer des Bösen

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    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Headhunt Feldzug der Rache

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Grave Verse der Toten

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.39

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Old Bones Das Gift der Mumie

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.49

  • Knaur Taschenbuch BLOODLESS Grab des Verderbens

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    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Death Das Kabinett des Dr. Leng

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    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • Old Bones  Die Toten von Roswell

    Knaur Taschenbuch Old Bones Die Toten von Roswell

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Old Bones Das neunte Opfer

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    2 in stock

    £15.29

  • Knaur Taschenbuch Formula Tunnel des Grauens Thriller

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    £12.34

  • Knaur HC Poison Schwestern der Vergeltung

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    15 in stock

    £18.70

  • La Ciudad Perdida del Dios Mono / The Lost City

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La Ciudad Perdida del Dios Mono / The Lost City

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.96

  • Río maldito / Crooked River

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Río maldito / Crooked River

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.32

  • Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Huesos olvidados / Old Bones

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £21.26

  • Sin una gota de sangre  Bloodless

    PRH Grupo Editorial Sin una gota de sangre Bloodless

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £21.44

  • El aguijón del escorpión / The Scorpion's Tail

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El aguijón del escorpión / The Scorpion's Tail

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.93

  • El laberinto azul / Blue Labyrinth

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El laberinto azul / Blue Labyrinth

    1 in stock

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    £11.99

  • Infierno de hielo / Beyond the Ice Limit

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Infierno de hielo / Beyond the Ice Limit

    1 in stock

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    £19.34

  • Debolsillo Sangre Fria

    4 in stock

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    £11.92

  • Debolsillo Fuego Blanco / White Fire

    1 in stock

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    £13.93

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