Discover books similar to "Pendergast" series

Jeffery Deaver

The Bone Collector

If you enjoy the thrilling and suspenseful nature of the Pendergast series, The Bone Collector is a great choice. This book follows the story of a quadriplegic forensic expert, Lincoln Rhyme, as he tries to solve a series of grisly murders in New York City. The intricate plot and attention to detail will remind you of Preston & Child's writing style.

Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

For readers who appreciate the historical and art-related elements in the Pendergast series, The Da Vinci Code is a must-read. This book follows the story of Robert Langdon, a symbologist, as he tries to solve a murder in the Louvre Museum and uncovers a centuries-old secret. The fast-paced plot and intellectual challenges will keep you engaged.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of the Pendergast series will enjoy The Alienist for its historical setting and thrilling plot. Set in 1896 New York City, this book follows the story of a criminal psychologist as he tries to solve a series of gruesome murders. The attention to detail and vivid descriptions will transport you to another time and place.

Douglas Preston

Relic

If you're looking for a book that's similar to the Pendergast series, Relic is a great place to start. This book, which was the first collaboration between Preston and Child, follows the story of a museum curator as he tries to solve a series of mysterious deaths at a natural history museum. The blend of science, history, and suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

If you enjoyed the historical and symbolic elements of the Pendergast series, The Lost Symbol is a great choice. This book follows the story of Robert Langdon, a symbologist, as he tries to solve a series of puzzles and uncover a centuries-old secret in Washington D.C. The fast-paced plot and intellectual challenges will keep you engaged.

Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

For readers who enjoy the literary elements of the Pendergast series, The Eyre Affair is a great choice. This book is set in a world where literature is taken very seriously and follows the story of a detective who specializes in literary crimes. The blend of humor, suspense, and literary references will keep you entertained.

Tim Powers

The Anubis Gates

Fans of the Pendergast series will enjoy The Anubis Gates for its blend of history, fantasy, and suspense. This book follows the story of a scholar who travels back in time to 1810 London and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving Egyptian magic and a werewolf. The intricate plot and well-developed characters will keep you engaged.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

For readers who appreciate the historical and literary elements of the Pendergast series, The Dante Club is a great choice. This book is set in 1865 Boston and follows the story of a group of poets who are trying to solve a series of murders that seem to be based on Dante's Inferno. The intricate plot and well-researched historical details will keep you engaged.

China Miéville

The City & the City

Fans of the Pendergast series will enjoy The City & The City for its blend of mystery, fantasy, and suspense. This book is set in a world where two cities exist in the same physical space, but are perceived differently by their inhabitants. The intricate plot and well-developed characters will keep you engaged.