The novel is a thrilling blend of mystery and supernatural elements, following FBI Agent Aloysius Pendergast as he investigates a series of gruesome murders where the victims appear to have been incinerated from within, leaving behind a smell of brimstone. As Pendergast delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of historical intrigue, dark secrets, and a possible connection to a legendary pact with the devil. The story weaves together suspense, rich historical context, and a touch of the occult, keeping readers on edge as Pendergast races against time to unravel the truth behind the seemingly otherworldly killings.
Douglas Preston was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1956, and grew up in the deadly boring suburb of Wellesley. Following a distinguished career at a private nursery school--he was almost immediately expelled--he attended public schools and the Cambridge School of Weston. Notable events in his early life included the loss of a fingertip at the age of three to a bicycle; the loss of his two front teeth to his brother Richard's fist; and various broken bones, also incurred in dust-ups with R…
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