![]() Even though Pendergast is FBI, he doesn’t usually follow the rules and sets his own agenda in dealing with the crimes. ![]() The stories are also based on a criminal element usually in the form of murder, kidnappings, and terrorism which requires the services of the police force and the FBI which is how Pendergast gets involved. Additionally, there is also a certain amount of supernatural and mystical elements that normally I don’t like to see in a thriller but Preston and Child just add enough of it that it is not too distracting. My take on the series is that it is more of a techno-thriller/science fiction hybrid as some of the science is a bit over the top. The series is considered a techno-thriller mainly because there are often references to genetics, computers, weaponry, and other elements of science. This is a character that as the series continues, becomes more and more likeable, so that one truly looks forward to the next installment in the series. When you put this all together, it seems that this character is larger than life and more like an action figure, but Preston and Child portray him in such a way that he seems almost realistic. He is an expert in the martial arts and has significant military training. He comes from a family of wealth so is independently wealthy. He is highly educated with degrees from Harvard and Oxford in the disciplines of anthropology and philosophy. He was born and raised in New Orleans with a gentlemanly southern accent. He primarily wears black suits which contrast with his pale complexion and makes him stand out in a crowd. Pendergast is described as tall and lanky, but very fit, with white blond hair, pale skin, and light blue eyes. Pendergast was introduced in the first novel of the series, Relic, not as the main character but as a secondary character, however, his presence at the ending of Relic definitely stole the show. I think that Pendergast is one of the most fun characters that has been introduced into the thriller genre and is one of my favorites. Just imagine Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and Albert Einstein all rolled up into one fictional character and you would have FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast. Review of the latest in the series- Crooked River Leng with an expected release date of 1/17/23. ![]() Born : May 20, 1956, Cambridge, MassachusettsĮducation : B.A.-English Literature, Pomona College, Claremont, CAĮducation:B.A.-English, Carleton College, Northfield, MNįuture of the series:The series is on-going and the next in the series is in the works and has been entitled The Cabinet of Dr.
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