Bloodless: A Pendergast Novel | Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Bloodless follows FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast and his partner Agent Coldmoon as they are dispatched to Savannah, Georgia, to investigate a gruesome series of murders. Victims are found completely drained of blood, panic spreads across the city, invoking local legends of the "Savannah Vampire." Pendergast’s investigation reveals connections to the historic 1971 D.B. Cooper skyjacking, leading to the discovery of an experimental physics machine that threatens parallel realities.

The novel weaves the real-life unresolved mystery of skyjacker D.B. Cooper into a narrative involving quantum physics, multi-dimensional portals, and atmospheric gothic horror. The authors detail forensic pathology, historical archival research, and theoretical physics while keeping the investigation grounded in Pendergast's signature analytical methods.

Published in 2021, Bloodless is the twentieth novel in the flagship Agent Pendergast series. It serves as a pivotal bridge in Pendergast's overarching storyline, setting up major character developments for Constance Greene that culminate in the subsequent Cabinet of Dr. Leng duology.

The novel received praise for its spooky Savannah backdrop, sharp dialogue, and bold shift into high-concept science fiction. Longtime fans and critics highlighted the ongoing dynamic between Pendergast and Agent Coldmoon alongside the story's dramatic climax.

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child are the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author team behind over thirty thrillers. Preston, formerly with the American Museum of Natural History, supplies rich historical and scientific background, while Child contributes technical expertise and narrative pacing. Together, they created iconic literary characters, including Special Agent Pendergast, Gideon Crew, and Nora Kelly.

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