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Douglas Preston

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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Angel of Vengeance
Angel of Vengeance

Angel of Vengeance

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Lost Tomb
The Lost Tomb

The Lost Tomb

by Douglas Preston, Foreword by David Grann

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The Cabinet of Dr. Leng
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

The Cabinet of Dr. Leng

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Dead Mountain
Dead Mountain

Dead Mountain

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Dance of Death: Booktrack Edition
Dance of Death: Booktrack Edition

Dance of Death: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Scott Brick

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Diablo Mesa
Diablo Mesa

Diablo Mesa

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Blue Labyrinth: Booktrack Edition
Blue Labyrinth: Booktrack Edition

Blue Labyrinth: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Rene Auberjonois

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Bloodless
Bloodless

Bloodless

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Cabinet of Curiosities: Booktrack Edition
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Booktrack Edition

The Cabinet of Curiosities: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Jonathan Marosz

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The Scorpion's Tail
The Scorpion's Tail

The Scorpion's Tail

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Crooked River
Crooked River

Crooked River

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Old Bones
Old Bones

Old Bones

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Verses for the Dead
Verses for the Dead

Verses for the Dead

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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City of Endless Night
City of Endless Night

City of Endless Night

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Pharaoh Key
The Pharaoh Key

The Pharaoh Key

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Still Life with Crows: Booktrack Edition
Still Life with Crows: Booktrack Edition

Still Life with Crows: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Scott Brick

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Brimstone: Booktrack Edition
Brimstone: Booktrack Edition

Brimstone: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Scott Brick

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White Fire: Booktrack Edition
White Fire: Booktrack Edition

White Fire: Booktrack Edition

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child, Read by Rene Auberjonois

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Beyond the Ice Limit
Beyond the Ice Limit

Beyond the Ice Limit

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Ice Limit
The Ice Limit

The Ice Limit

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Obsidian Chamber
The Obsidian Chamber

The Obsidian Chamber

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Helen Trilogy
The Helen Trilogy

The Helen Trilogy

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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A Gideon Crew Collection
A Gideon Crew Collection

A Gideon Crew Collection

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Crimson Shore
Crimson Shore

Crimson Shore

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Gideon's Sword
Gideon's Sword

Gideon's Sword

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Gideon's Corpse
Gideon's Corpse

Gideon's Corpse

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Wheel of Darkness
The Wheel of Darkness

The Wheel of Darkness

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Two Graves
Two Graves

Two Graves

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Cemetery Dance
Cemetery Dance

Cemetery Dance

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Fever Dream
Fever Dream

Fever Dream

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Cold Vengeance
Cold Vengeance

Cold Vengeance

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Blue Labyrinth
Blue Labyrinth

Blue Labyrinth

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Lost Island
The Lost Island

The Lost Island

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Dance of Death
Dance of Death

Dance of Death

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead

The Book of the Dead

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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White Fire
White Fire

White Fire

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Brimstone
Brimstone

Brimstone

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Monster of Florence
The Monster of Florence

The Monster of Florence

by Douglas Preston, by Mario Spezi

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The Diogenes Trilogy
The Diogenes Trilogy

The Diogenes Trilogy

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Extraction
Extraction

Extraction

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Still Life with Crows
Still Life with Crows

Still Life with Crows

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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The Cabinet of Curiosities
The Cabinet of Curiosities

The Cabinet of Curiosities

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Thunderhead
Thunderhead

Thunderhead

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Riptide
Riptide

Riptide

by Douglas Preston, by Lincoln Child

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Agent Pendergast

Verses for the Dead
Verses for the Dead
White Fire
White Fire

Agent Pendergast series

Angel of Vengeance
Angel of Vengeance
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng
Bloodless
Bloodless
Crooked River
Crooked River
Verses for the Dead
Verses for the Dead
City of Endless Night
City of Endless Night
Still Life with Crows: Booktrack Edition
Still Life with Crows: Booktrack Edition
Brimstone: Booktrack Edition
Brimstone: Booktrack Edition
White Fire: Booktrack Edition
White Fire: Booktrack Edition
The Obsidian Chamber
The Obsidian Chamber
The Helen Trilogy
The Helen Trilogy
Crimson Shore
Crimson Shore
The Wheel of Darkness
The Wheel of Darkness
Two Graves
Two Graves
Cemetery Dance
Cemetery Dance
Fever Dream
Fever Dream
Cold Vengeance
Cold Vengeance
Blue Labyrinth
Blue Labyrinth
Dance of Death
Dance of Death
The Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead
White Fire
White Fire
Brimstone
Brimstone
The Diogenes Trilogy
The Diogenes Trilogy
Extraction
Extraction
Still Life with Crows
Still Life with Crows
The Cabinet of Curiosities
The Cabinet of Curiosities

Gideon Crew series

The Pharaoh Key
The Pharaoh Key
Beyond the Ice Limit
Beyond the Ice Limit
A Gideon Crew Collection
A Gideon Crew Collection
Gideon's Sword
Gideon's Sword
Gideon's Corpse
Gideon's Corpse
The Lost Island
The Lost Island

Nora Kelly

Dead Mountain
Dead Mountain
Diablo Mesa
Diablo Mesa
The Scorpion's Tail
The Scorpion's Tail
Old Bones
Old Bones

Events

December 2023

  • Book Signing

    The Poisoned Pen Bookstore hosts a book signing for Douglas Preston.

    The Poisoned Pen Bookstore | Scottsdale, AZ

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  • In Conversation with Paddy Hirsch

    Orange County Public Library hosts Douglas Preston in conversation with author Paddy Hirsch.

    San Clemente Community Center, San Clemente, CA

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  • In Conversation with Steve Elkins

    Book Soup hosts Douglas Preston in conversation with filmmaker and explorer, Steve Elkins.

    Book Soup | Los Angeles, CA

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  • In Conversation with Steve Elkins

    Warwick's in partnership with Coronado Public Library hosts Douglas Preston in conversation with filmmaker and explorer, Steve Elkins. Registration required.

    Coronado Public Library | Coronado, CA

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  • In Conversation

    Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts Douglas Preston for a conversation about his new book. This event will take place in-store and live streamed on Zoom. Registration required.

    Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse | Santa Fe, NM

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