Mount Dragon (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Douglas Preston Play Audiobook Sample

Mount Dragon Audiobook (Unabridged)

Mount Dragon (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Douglas Preston Play Audiobook Sample
Currently Unavailable
This audiobook is no longer available through the publisher and we don't know if or when it will become available again. Please check out similar audiobooks below, and click the "Vote this up!" button to let us know you're interested in this title. This audiobook has 2 votes
Read By: David Colacci Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

Other Audiobooks Written by Douglas Preston: > View All...

Publisher Description

Guy Carson is a brilliant scientist at GeneDyne, one of the world's foremost biochemical companies. When he is transferred to Mount Dragon, GeneDyne's high-security genetic engineering lab, his good fortune seems too good to be true.

Carson soon finds that it is. He learns that GeneDyne geneticists are tinkering with a common virus with an eye on the enormous profit to be had from a cure for the flu. Their cure involves permanently altering DNA in humans, and Carson's job is to stabilize the virus. But Carson starts to wonder if this is justifiable, even for the most noble medical cause. Altering genes is a risky job, and the possibility of creating another killer virus is very real. What's more, Mount Dragon harbors another secret that puts the world at horrifying risk.

Download and start listening now!

"I have read all of Preston/Childs works, but this one I don't recall. That could be my very faulty memory, or, since it was one of he earlier books they wrote, I simply never read it. So it was a new book for me. Frabjous day! The book starts out with the usual opening - a crazy man is placed in a psych ward, and while he seems sane now, he quickly reverts. Turns out he was a famous scientist, working at the secretive and remote Mount Dragon facility of GeneDyne, located inside the White Sands Missile Testing Grounds. Next up is our hero, Carson, who is hired by GeneDyne to be a scientist in their Boston facility, but is quickly recruited to work on a secret project that could benefit mankind at the New Mexico location. He arrives at the complex, and is given the tour. Hee will be working in a Level-5 zone, a highly controlled environment where they have to wear a type of haz mat suit at all times, since the most lethal pathogens in the world are worked on here. But the bulk of the work is on the new product - a gene therapy that could eradicate the flu by creating a change to the gene that creates an antibody, making it able to carry on to successive generations. But there are currently lethal side effects. Tested on monkeys, they always die shortly after symptons appear which can be up to 21 days. It is a horrible death. Carson was brought on to figure out what is wrong with the viral transport they are using. But slowly he begins to see that things are not quite what they seem, and after a co-worker is exposed and dies a horrific death in front of him, suddenly he and his assistant are locked in a battle for their lives, and that of the world. Exciting, scientific, and well-paced, my only complain is the lack of much in-depth characterization of Carson. But that is sort of the P/C signature -action and thrills, and even horror over characterization. A fun book. It only took me so long to read because I was going through a rough patch with my CFS, and kept falling asleep shortly after my reading hour began for several days (I read from 11:pm to about 2:30am or so)."

— Kristin (4 out of 5 stars)

Mount Dragon (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.45945945945946 out of 53.45945945945946 out of 53.45945945945946 out of 53.45945945945946 out of 53.45945945945946 out of 5 (3.46)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 14
3 Stars: 12
2 Stars: 5
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Write a Review
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A gripping read; hard to put down. "

    — Suzanne, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one is my least favorite Preston/Child, but had to read it to complete all their books. "

    — Rose, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A real page turner that maintains its interest pretty much the whole way through. The book does require a little suspension of disbelief in places; in common with some of their other stories there are certain individuals who come across as superhuman in how far ahead intellectually they are from us mere mortals. There are several twisting plot lines, although I would say that the love interest does come over as a little forced, however all in all it is a very entertaining way to pass a few hours. "

    — Rick, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent read. I may have enjoyed this even more than these authors' Pendergast books, which is saying a lot, because I love the Pendergast books! "

    — Diana, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book, I still have my copy and I wouldn't seel it. "

    — Artdalinkwent, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These two really know how to spin a fast-paced yarn! I have a Mount Dragon-esque institution in my follow-ups to American Monsters, so it was good to read how they constructed the space and all the side stories within. Lots of inspiration for me here! "

    — Sezin, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you can handle exploding eyes and brains, this is an intense, complex thriller that is worth reading. "

    — Ron, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Moves too slow and then too fast. Not their best. "

    — Lindsey, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is probably my least favorite by Preston, and I still give it three stars! "

    — Andrea, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A thriller written by 2 of my favorite authors. They weave 2 stories together. suspenseful, mysterious. "

    — Sue, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought this book quite tiresome. I best liked the part where the protagonists were horseback riding... "

    — Wilma, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As always, these authors are fun, fast paced, and a really good read. I can tell this is one of their earlier books because it wasn't quite as compelling and well-developed as some of their others, but I still really liked it. "

    — Ashley, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sigh. The last one I hadn't yet read. "

    — Loren, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It's worth rereading. "

    — Lisa, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dragged too much by the end. "

    — Linda, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad... too complicated with too many people to follow, I bypass all that crap. "

    — Sarah, 9/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " these guys love New Mexico "

    — Karin, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Their second book that few people have read. Enjoyed it and Preston lists it as his favorite. "

    — Jeff, 6/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've enjoyed reading all of Preston and Child's books and this one is no different. A great read! "

    — Glen, 2/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Preston and Child, when they aren't gross. This book was a grabber and quite interesting. The end was memorable. "

    — Mike, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like how the authors interweave their characters from book to book. "

    — Sam, 12/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good but not one of their best. Guy Carson scientist on the isolated facility ends up destroying the facility and being chased across the desert by the vilian on horseback. "

    — Dawn, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " hard to get through...plot dragged a bit. Not my favorite author. "

    — Laurie, 6/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my favorite Preston/Child standalone novel...this is similar to some of Michael Crichton's science novels, but with a western angle as well...a really fun read! "

    — Tim, 11/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little cliche but entertaining. "

    — Mary, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting look into the possible 'problems' of genetic engineering along with a typical Preston adventure. "

    — James, 3/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm not sure why, but this just didn't appeal to me. It seem hollow somehow. I expect I may reread it someday and give it another change as I usually enjoy their work. But something seeming missing in this one. "

    — SJuhl4, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The 1st of the no Pendergast novels I read by Preston and Child. I enjoyed it overall, especially the 1st half. When it became more of a chase book, I did not think it held up as well, but I was still entertained. "

    — Brian, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " i am 4 books off having read all the preston and child books. i think. (not including the one that's about to come out) this is was the worst. it reminded me of a critchon knockoff but without anything to keep me interested. "

    — Jill, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Viruses, genetic engineering, and object-oriented programming -- what more can a girl want?? I loved this book!! I like the ambivalence the authors created with respect to Brent Scopes character. And I love the resolution of the Scopes-Levine relationship. "

    — Doreen, 11/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good romp, not as good as Codex "

    — Relwod, 8/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " hard to get through...plot dragged a bit. Not my favorite author. "

    — Laurie, 8/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Preston & Child are great at writing scientific thrillers. That said, the sex scenes are laughably cliched, and take me out of the story every time. "

    — Cori, 8/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm a fan of their books but this one was just Meh... "

    — Ban, 6/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great story by Doug and Lincoln. Almost a five. "

    — Richard, 5/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Preston and Child do it again with Mount Dragon! It's a fun read about biological warfare, in a sense. It's not my favorite of theirs, as I am addicted to the Pendergast series, but it's full of adventure and suspense. Preston and Child don't disappoint. "

    — Marek, 4/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little cliche but entertaining. "

    — Mary, 3/12/2010

About Douglas Preston

Douglas Preston, a regular contributor to the New Yorker, worked for the American Museum of Natural History. He is an expert horseman who has ridden thousands of miles across the West. He and author Lincoln Child have cowritten numerous bestselling thrillers.

About David Colacci

David Colacci is an actor and director who has directed and performed in prominent theaters nationwide. His credits include roles from Shakespeare to Albee, as well as extensive work on new plays. As a narrator, he has won numerous Earphones Awards, earned Audie Award nominations, and been included in Best Audio of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. He was a resident actor and director with the Cleveland Play House for eight years and has been artistic director of the Hope Summer Rep Theater since 1992.