The scorpion's tail: a Nora Kelly novel
(Large Print)
Author:
Contributors:
Child, Lincoln, author.
NoveList Series:
Nora Kelly novels (Preston & Child) volume 2.
Series:
Nora Kelly novel ; volume 2.
Published:
New York : Grand Central Publishing Large Print, 2021.
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
Large print., First edition.
Physical Desc:
578 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.
Status:
Description
From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears.
Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist).
A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face.
Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value.
When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.
Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist).
A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face.
Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value.
When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Eagle River Large Print Fiction
LP PRE bk.2
Available
Mar 11, 2024
Lac Courte Oreilles Large Print Fiction
LP FIC PRE 2
Available
Jun 7, 2021
Subjects
LC Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781538719060, 1538719061
Notes
General Note
Sequel to: Old bones.
Description
A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Junior FBI agent Corrie Swanson is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face. Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value. When they at last identify the body--and the bizarre cause of death--Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Preston, D. J., & Child, L. (2021). The scorpion's tail: a Nora Kelly novel. Large print. New York, Grand Central Publishing Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Preston, Douglas J. and Lincoln, Child. 2021. The Scorpion's Tail: A Nora Kelly Novel. New York, Grand Central Publishing Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Preston, Douglas J. and Lincoln, Child, The Scorpion's Tail: A Nora Kelly Novel. New York, Grand Central Publishing Large Print, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Preston, Douglas J., and Lincoln Child. The Scorpion's Tail: A Nora Kelly Novel. Large print. New York, Grand Central Publishing Large Print, 2021.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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