IN 1695, a notorious English pirate buried his bounty in a maze of booby-trapped tunnels on an island off the coast of Maine. In three hundred years, no one has breached this cursed and rocky fortress. Now a treasure hunter and his high-tech, million-dollar recovery team embark on the perfect operation to unlock the labyrinth's mysteries. First the computers fail. The then crewmen begin to die. The island has guarded its secrets for centuries, and it isn't letting them go--without a fight.
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""The literary equivalent to an event movie...a lot of fun" is what the blurb on the cover says, and that about sums it up. A pirate treasure---now valued at $2 billion--- buried on a treacherous island off the coast of Maine has for three hundred years claimed the lives of its seekers. Now, armed with the latest high-tech equipment, a modern recovery team is determined to crack the code and claim the gold. However, strange things begin to happen on the island. Is it "the curse" or is it sabotage? I'm surprised this hasn't been made into a movie."
— Sandra (4 out of 5 stars)
“A perfect blend of atmospheric settings, pulse-pounding action, human conflict, and nerve-wracking suspense…Riptide is exactly what is meant by the phrase ‘perfect summer read.’”
— Flint Journal“A good action-packed mystery…Preston and Child have once again conquered new territory…and prove that they are talented enough to write within several different genres.”
— Sunday Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)“Machine-gun pacing, startling plot twists and smart use of legend, scientific lore and the evocative setting carry the day…bound to be one of most popular of the summer reads.”
— Publishers Weekly“A tremendous storm at sea with staggeringly high waves will have you jumping up for a lifesaver. Unstoppable suspense and mystery.”
— Kirkus Reviews" Riptide by Preston & Child was my first introduction into this duo of very fine authors. Treasure, a water pit, curses reminiscent of the Curse of Oak Island, pirates, racing against time all lead the readers into a wicked fast paced romp. Riptide gave me a joyful discovery of two more favorite authors. I am in the process of re-reading all thei books. "
— Suntea , 2/7/2020" I enjoyed this book a lot. A lot of twists and turns! Well written. "
— Robert, 2/17/2014" Good, but not compared to their other books. "
— Lindsey, 2/13/2014" My very first novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the one that got me hooked and made me an instant fan. An absolute thriller that has stayed with me all the years since I first read it. The little island: mysterious and shrouded in gauzy mists, superstition, rumors and legend, with jagged rocks and rough tides... could there be a more exciting setting for a thriller? It was riveting. "
— Jocelyn, 2/3/2014" This story gets lost numerous times. "
— Gregg, 1/29/2014" Pirate treasure buried on a small island and protected by a devious trap that defies all efforts over the centuries to overcome it. "
— Ed, 1/23/2014" So cheesy, but I love Preston and Child - their books are the perfect break from more serious fare. A quick, easy read that keeps the fun coming. "
— Jessica, 1/17/2014" Slow start, but worth the wait "
— Kfdowner, 1/17/2014" One of the best mystery thrillers I've ready :) loved it! "
— Sigurður, 1/1/2014" Worth the read if you like this genre. Obviously I like Child and Preston! "
— Peggy, 12/8/2013" No Pendergast, but great story. "
— Anne, 12/8/2013" Not as good as Thunderhead or the first four Pendergast novels but a good book! Treasure hunters! Pirates! A fun read! "
— Twainy, 12/5/2013" Como casi todo lo de estos autores, muy interesante. "
— David, 10/18/2013" Great book about trying to find a pirate treasure on a small island in New England. "
— Michelle, 10/18/2013" I picked this copy up thinking it was a Pendergast novel; it wasn't. There is a brief scuba diving scene that was too short-lived. "
— Scubabarb, 7/22/2013" This would probably make a great movie, but as a novel I couldn't really buy into some of the characters, coincidences, etc. "
— Charles, 3/9/2013" Douglas Preston is generally a good choice for an action/thriller type book, but I prefer his Pendergast series. "
— Lauri, 6/22/2012" Not bad, but definitely not my favorite Preston/Child book. The protagonist is a little milquetoast, and there are a few character pieces near the end that really strain credibility. But it's still a fun page-turner, and I'm not sorry I read it. "
— Matt, 6/4/2012" I love the mystery surrounding the real Oak Island. Having purchased this on sale from Audible and knowing nothing about the book I couldn't believe my luck. I've read from this pair only once before and liked their books. It's a good read and very interesting! "
— Michelle, 4/28/2012" one best book that dying to be made into a movie "
— Thomas, 4/1/2012" Started out slow but then picked up pace. Not my favorite from these guys, but it was entertaining. "
— Nicole, 12/3/2011" Of the non-Pendergast books this one was one of the betters. The whole pirate/pirate treasure story was a nice change of pace. Clunky in some parts but overall not bad. "
— Jill, 9/29/2011" I was surprisingly disappointed by this book. The entire first half felt extremely sluggish, and by the time it started to get interesting, I almost didn't care anymore. There were some good parts, but overall it definitely wasn't what I expected out of a Preston/Child novel. "
— Charleen, 9/3/2011" I loved this book. I am obsessed now with the real story of the island. So cool. "
— Shannon, 7/26/2011" Excellent read. Great use of suspense, history, technology, and human nature. "
— Nanette, 5/27/2011" This book has it all! Pirates, romance, adventure, buried treasure, ocean mysteries, and history. Great characters and a fantastic plot that keeps you going from beginning to end. Read it! "
— Jason, 4/27/2011" Pirate treasure buried on a small island and protected by a devious trap that defies all efforts over the centuries to overcome it. "
— Ed, 4/16/2011" Excellent read. Great use of suspense, history, technology, and human nature. "
— Nanette, 4/6/2011" Pirates, buried treasure, villains, & heroes! What more do you need in a book! "
— Derek, 3/16/2011" Definetly exciting, if you enjoy action movies, you would probably enjoy this book. The author provides just enough back story/character development to get the story moving and keep it moving. "
— Zach, 2/20/2011" This was just "OK" for me. Wasn't as good as the Pendergast series. "
— J.D., 2/16/2011" Great story about pirate treasure off the coast of Maine.<br/><br/>Lots of ambiance about small town coastal life in Maine.<br/><br/> "
— Jeff, 1/28/2011" Of the non-Pendergast books this one was one of the betters. The whole pirate/pirate treasure story was a nice change of pace. Clunky in some parts but overall not bad. "
— Jill, 1/17/2011" Smart, whip-fast pulp of the kind ONLY Crichton could write - this is the only book I've read that measures up to 'Sphere' or 'Congo' in sheer ridiculous fun. "
— Liam, 1/16/2011" An awsome read with lots of twists and turns and alot of fun figuring it out. An EXCELLENT book for sure "
— Tom, 1/16/2011" Really enjoyed it. Didn't end like I thought it would. Fun adventure. "
— Rich, 1/14/2011" Surprisingly Good! It kept my interest the whole way through. I came to the same medical conclusions until the very end and then wanted to kick myself for not seeing it before, just like all the characters did. "
— Jamissmile, 12/27/2010" Uma caça ao tesouro do século XXI. Uma expedição repleta de contratempos e desastres. <br/>Tal como o outro livro que li dos autores, este também me cativou e convenceu. "
— Beatriz, 12/27/2010Douglas Preston has published forty books of both nonfiction and fiction, of which over thirty have been New York Times bestsellers, several also reaching the #1 position. He is the co-author, with Lincoln Child, of the Pendergast series of thrillers. He also writes nonfiction pieces for the New Yorker magazine. He worked as an editor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and taught nonfiction writing at Princeton University. He is president emeritus of the Authors Guild and serves on the advisory board of the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe.
Lincoln Child is the New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Room, The Third Date, Terminal Freeze, Deep Storm, Death Match, and Utopia, as well as coauthor, with Douglas Preston, of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Fever Dream.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.