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Extinction
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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With Extinction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston has written a page-turning thriller in the Michael Crichton mode that explores the possible and unintended dangers of the very real efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct animals. Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent, hundred-thousand acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation. When a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered in the Erebus back country by what is assumed to be a gang of eco-terrorists, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash partners with county sheriff James Colcord to track down the perpetrators. As killings mount and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord must confront an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent presence at Erebus, bent not on resurrection--but extinction.
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julesG
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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Mehso-so

Not saying it's a pan, but it's definitely not a pick.

The Colorado Rockies, a billionaire with a vision to de-extinct the large animals from the pleistocene period and making them the attraction of his lodge and camping resort. What could possibly go wrong?

If you liked Jurassic Park, think of this as the low budget version where two gruesome murders lead to an investigation with ice-age creatures in the background.⬇️

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

julesG I had an inkling what went on before the second person was killed, which means in chapter one. I knew I was right before the chapters moved into the double digits. From then on it dragged and I wondered how no one even came up with the motive for the murders (which doesn't makes lot of sense anyways) until the evidence was right in front of them.⬇️ 1d
julesG Should have listened to my instincts, if the author's name is printed larger than the title of the book, steer clear. 1d
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 1d
Caroline2 Owww, how disappointing. 😒 6h
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julesG
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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🤣🤣🤣

Of course, Mr Preston, of course.

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

#AwesomeApril #readathon @Andrew65

willaful Oh good grief! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2d
julesG @willaful a bit of self-promotion can't hurt, right? 😁 2d
willaful I guess if it was good enough for Madeline L'Engle... 2d
Andrew65 😂😂😂 Talk about self-promotion! 1d
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Suelizbeth
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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Pickpick

De-extinction?!?! I‘m in! Already deeply invested in this novel, I can hardly wait for the rest of it. My imagination is running wild. What horrifying thrills await us? I love a good sneak preview! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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julesG
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

#Two4Tuesday

1) 🤔 not exactly most excited, but looking forward to: Extinction by Douglas Preston (Pub Day: 23 April)

2) Killing Time by Jodi Taylor (fifth Time Police book)

TheSpineView You're welcome! Thanks for playing 4w
Cathythoughts Hi Julia, I hope you got my email. I see now I have two addresses … 🤞🏻 4w
julesG @Cathythoughts Thank you, yes. Just didn't have time to write back. Sorry. 4w
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TorieStorieS
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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Pickpick

It‘s been a while since I‘ve read/listened to anything from Preston, but this reminded me of how much fun I always have with his writing! This standalone science thriller starts off with a grisly scene & missing honeymooners. They disappeared from the Erebus Resort, famous for the large mammals they have resurrected from extinction. The FBI & local authorities combine with Erebus security to solve a mystery that quickly gets more eerie & complex!

TorieStorieS A quick note— the audio performance isn‘t my favorite though I did enjoy the storyline! 1mo
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ReadingOver50
Extinction | Douglas Preston
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Pickpick

Douglas Preston is one of my favorite authors. Reading this, I was reminded of what a good author he is. The book was amazing, I was invested in the story from the beginning. Obviously there can be comparisons made between Extinction and Jurassic Park. Part mystery/police procedural, the CBI is brought in to investigate the murders of a young honeymoon couple. As the investigation continues, the findings become more and more bizarre.

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