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A review by topdragon
Two Graves by Douglas Preston
4.0
I’m happy to have wrapped up the so-called “Helen Trilogy” part of the larger Pendergast series. It was another pretty good ride through the strange combination of action thriller/detective/weird science novels that this series has become. The last book, [b:Cold Vengeance|9489502|Cold Vengeance (Pendergast, #11)|Douglas Preston|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1344264848s/9489502.jpg|14374946], ended in a major cliffhanger but that was quickly dealt with right out of the gate in this book. The mysteries surrounding the Helen plot line are all revealed but new twists and surprises are introduced which will lead me nicely to the next book to come.
Once again, the Constance plot line (and her strange history) is revealed even more. It was also nice to see the side plot involving one of my favorite characters, Corrie Swanson, having to step out on her own as a sleuth of sorts due to Pendergast’s absence. Several more characters have been evolving over the past couple of books now so the authors have any number of plots and subplots to draw on in future volumes. As for Agent Pendergast himself, the convoluted situation he finds himself in combined with the emotional turmoil he has experienced over these three books leads him almost all the way to Crazy Land this time so I hope the next book finds him in a more traditional and peaceful place.
Once again, the Constance plot line (and her strange history) is revealed even more. It was also nice to see the side plot involving one of my favorite characters, Corrie Swanson, having to step out on her own as a sleuth of sorts due to Pendergast’s absence. Several more characters have been evolving over the past couple of books now so the authors have any number of plots and subplots to draw on in future volumes. As for Agent Pendergast himself, the convoluted situation he finds himself in combined with the emotional turmoil he has experienced over these three books leads him almost all the way to Crazy Land this time so I hope the next book finds him in a more traditional and peaceful place.