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Brimstone

Pendergast • Book 5

4.38 ABR Score (48.7K ratings)
★ 4.15 Goodreads (43.6K) ★ 4.55 Audible (5.1K)
19h 42m Released 2011 Mystery

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

When the devil leaves a claw print in a locked room, Scott Brick makes sure you smell the brimstone.

  • Great if you want: supernatural thriller energy wrapped in procedural detective work
  • Listening experience: slow-burn dread that accelerates hard in the final third
  • Narration: Brick's clinical cool makes the occult feel genuinely unsettling
  • Skip if: you need grounded, rational explanations for everything

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About This Audiobook

When bodies begin appearing across New York City with faces twisted in terror and rooms reeking of sulfur, FBI Special Agent Pendergast faces his most unsettling case yet. The victims seem connected only by their grotesque deaths and the mysterious claw marks burned into nearby walls, leading investigators down a dark path that challenges rational explanation. As Pendergast teams with NYPD Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta to unravel the mystery, they must confront the possibility that something genuinely supernatural stalks the city's elite art world, leaving behind evidence that defies forensic science.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful performance that elevates this supernatural thriller to new heights. His nuanced portrayal captures Pendergast's aristocratic elegance and analytical precision while bringing distinct voices to the diverse cast of characters caught in the mystery's web. Brick's pacing builds tension expertly through the investigation's twists, allowing listeners to absorb the intricate plot details while maintaining the story's mounting dread. The audio format proves ideal for this atmospheric tale, as Brick's delivery enhances the eerie mood and complex dialogue that define Preston and Child's sophisticated approach to supernatural horror.