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Summary: GO, READ IT NOW!!
Review: If you haven't read 'Relic' yet, this review won't mean as much to you. Still, 'Reliquary' is an amazing addition to Preston and Child's growing library of masterpieces-- not QUITE as good as its prequel, but a harrowing read nonetheless.All our old friends come back; the intelligent and determined Margo Green, the brilliant Dr. Frock, the charming yet enigmatic Agent Pendergast, the touchy but good-natured Lt. Vincent D'Agosta, and the witty, sarcastic Bill Smithback return in this horrifying nail-biter of a story. While having a new threat introduced to the plot, it still resonates with the evil danger of the first book, and the reassuring presences of its familiar characters give you incentive to read, and find out if they come out okay. Packed with plenty of action, horror, frequent bursts of wicked humor, and plot twists enough to knock you out of your chair, 'Reliquary' is a must-read for everyone who read the first Museum Beast best-seller, and a soon-enough read for those who haven't read 'Relic' yet. Either way, you MUST get your hands on this book. The only-- ONLY reason I didn't give it five stars was the fact that our sophisticated Southern gentleman, Agent Pendergast's first name still remains a mystery.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST SEQUELS I HAVE EVER READ!!!!!!!!!
Review: In my opinion "Reliquary" is in the same league as "The Relic". Be prepared to be scared, the subway's are dark and something is chasing you....I liked this book because it was so different, I have never read a story even close to its content. Here I go again....this book will give you the CREEPS!!! BIG TIME!!
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Summary: Maybe Not Quite as Good, but Awfully Close
Review: It would have been nearly impossible for "Reliquary" to live up to the fame of its predecessor, "Relic." But to this reader, it came very close. The authors start the story about a year and a half after the "Museum Beast" event They keep most of the same great characters from the first book: D'Agosta, Agent Pendergast, Margo Green, Dr. Frock, and Bill Smithback -- and introduce two well-drawn new characters: Sgt. Laura Hayward and Mephisto, mysterious, charismatic leader of an underground society. Some of the original characters, more than others, are still feeling fallout from the events of "Relic." This time, however, the action is centered not in the New York Museum of Natural History, but in a fantastic underground world of the homeless and society's outcasts below the streets of New York. The two books are linked by the fact that the creatures of "Reliquary" are different, yet definitely tied, to the Mbwun monster of "Relic." Besides the usual gruesome attacks and tense action sequences, highlights include the dark, dank atmosphere of the underground world, intriguing information about the underground society, much of it fact-based, an interesting sub-plot involving the ugliness of class prejudice, and twists to this story that make us look at two of the original characters in a new light. I also highly recommend the very well-read unabridged audiotape.
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Summary: Reliquary
Review: This book is the sequel to the hit book the Relic. This was not as good as the relic but had an excellent plot. In this story it takes place in New York City and there are millions of people who are homless that live in the sewers of New York City wich nobody knows you exist. There are a group of them who began taking a drug wich turns them into cannibals. Margo Green a scientist who was featured in the first book helps the police to track down the cannibals. The book has a wild ending, this book also has many of the characters from the Relic. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A worthy sequel!
Review: As a sequal to "Relic", "Reliquary had some pretty large shoes to fill. It is therefore understandable that is comes up somewhat short. The primary reason for this is that the monster in "Relic" was so bizarre, and the setting so creepy, that to recreate to mood in a sequel would have required rehashing the original material. Make no mistake, Preston and Child avoid that pitfall admirably. "Reliquary", while it draws on material in Relic, heads in entirely new, and frequently unexpected directions. Most of the characters from "Relic" make encore appearances, and the authors do and admirable job of continuing their development. Without giving any of the plot away, I can also say that the use of the NYC underground for much of the staging of the novel is a superb choice. It is close, but unknown, and captures completely the sense of the "near-unknown" found in every urban legend. All in all, a great read. Enjoy!
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Summary: Fun and Involving
Review: It's a great story encompassing the history of New York's subway and the legend of the "mole people." More of a monster tale than anything supernatural, but still very engrossing, from beginning to end. Also, you don't have to have read or seen "Relic" to follow the story. They're a terrific team!
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Summary: If you didn't get enough of a ride with 'Relic'
Review: If you didn't get enough of of your wits scared out of you with 'Relic', then strap yourselves in for another and hold on tight because Child and Preston pull out all the stops. Everyone's back,D'Agosta,Margo Green, Pendergast and that ever annoying reporter Smithback(ya can't help but love the guy). This time though they're going to wish it was only one creature. The Author's have done here with a book sequel, that one only wishes could be done on the silver screen. Makes me think twice about riding the subway here in L.A. let alone the Big Apple. This is one two part series(the way relic ended,you know they had to write a sequel)that is a must for your private library.
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Summary: Better than the average thriller, but hard first act to beat
Review: "Relic" was a fantastic thriller: smart, engaging, suspenseful. "Reliquary" tries its very best to live up to the standard set by "Relic" but can't quite manage it. Had this been a stand-alone novel, it would have rated 5 stars, but I couldn't give it that score here in comparison to the first book. "Reliquary" takes up about a year after "Relic" ends and all of the survivors make an appearance here. Once again, gruesome murders are occuring in New York, only this time they are not confined to a single location. Some investigation leads our heroes underneath the city, where entire communities of homeless live in the abandoned tunnels. Lots of good suspense and shocking violence later, there is a satisfying ending with all loose plot ends tied up. Ultimately, what made "Relic" great is the blend of action, science, and suspense. "Reliquary" has the action and suspense, but the science isn't as prevelant and the book suffers slightly for it. Still and all, a great read which I heartily recommend.
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Summary: Reliquary lives up to the name of its prequel...
Review: After reading Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's original, The Relic, (which was perhaps the greatest book I've read to date) I thought I'd never be able to wait until their anticipated sequel, Reliquary. The wait was definitely worth it. Reliquary delves into modern day New York, yet with a twist, it raises the awareness of the reader that their truly are people living under us in the sewers and subways. It starts off about a year after the apparent deceased Mbwun has been destroyed. The main character from The Relic, Dr. Margo Green also stars in Reliquary. After a string of murders occur in a busy New York subway system once again Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta is called in to look over the case. The strange part is, the fashion in which these murders occur, appear to be in the same way in which the Mbwun museum murders happened... From there on, Lieutenant D'Agosta once again needs Margo's help to solve the case. The positives of this book really make it unique and special. The two author's use of cliffhangers at the end of every chapter helps grabs the readers attention and force them to read on until they find out what actually happened. Yet the smart thing that they do is not tell you for a while, only after a new situation arises, causing the reader to eventually never be able to put down the book, as in this case. "She pushed open the door and stepped inside. For a moment, silence settled over Belvedere Castle. And then the screams began: ululating, rising louder and louder as they rent the soft summer night." The only negative I have on it, is its similarity to the original, and its complexity onto the issue of just what exactly the Mbwun beast is. But these are far outweighed by its positive way of being able to keep you reading. Its a book that anyone interested in a little thrill should pick up.
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Summary: An entertaining story loosely based on reality
Review: I found this to be an entertaining quick read. I haven't readthe Relic, but you don't really need to before reading this book. Thecharacters were interesting and the plot takes an interestingtwist. The description of the vast tunnel system made me curious tolearn how much of it was true. I did a few searches online and foundout the answer is very little. The book "The Mole People"that the authors reference at the end is apparently not very accurateeither. The station refered to in the book as "The DevilsAttic" was part of the Beach's Pneumatic Subway built in 1870.The tunnel was only 312 feet long and a mere 21 feet below streetlevel...
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