Relic
Relic
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, readers follow a mysterious series of murders at the New York Museum of Natural History. As fear mounts, individuals including an FBI agent, a journalist, and museum staff race to uncover the truth behind the deadly events linked to an ancient relic, confronting dark secrets and unknown dangers.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
122,777 ratings
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Review Roundup
Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child offers a thrilling mix of mystery and horror, captivating readers with its fast-paced narrative and immersive setting. The integration of scientific elements adds depth, while some critiques mention occasional predictability and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it engages fans of the genre with excitement and suspense.
Who Should Read Relic?
Fans of Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child relish thrilling, science-based mysteries with a blend of horror. Readers drawn to Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park or Dan Brown's Angels & Demons would enjoy similar fast-paced, intellectually engaging tales with unexpected twists.
122,777 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
"Relic" was adapted into a 1997 film titled "The Relic," which is known for its significant changes from the novel, including character alterations and plot adjustments.
The novel introduces the character Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast, who becomes a beloved and recurring figure in Preston and Child's later works.
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"Relic" initially explores the combination of thriller and science fiction elements set against the backdrop of the New York Museum of Natural History, an unusual and atmospheric choice for a horror narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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