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Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780446607179 - ISBN-10: 0446607177
Publication Date: 7/1/1999
Pages: 496


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged)

Book Description:
Tide of Obsession
Three hundred years ago a pirate buried his bounty on a treacherous island off the coast of Maine. Now a high-tech treasure hunter is bringing his million-dollar recovery team to Ragged Island

Tide of Danger
They have the best hardware, the best divers, and the perfectly planed operation. There's only one problem: this island kills.

Tide of Evil
First the computers fail. Then one man dies-and then another. Now the wind has begun to howl and the mysteries of Ragged Island are cracking open. Inside a rocky fortress of tunnels, traps, and tides, a priceless treasure lise waiting...And so does an unimaginable evil...

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Top Member Book Reviews

Joy M. (ritaflwr) wrote on 8/20/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great book from Preston and Childs. This book is about an island off the coast of Maine that is shrouded in mystery and fog. According to local legends, there is a vast treasure buried in the island. But all attempts to get the treasure have resulted in injury, death and financial ruin. But at last, with millions of dollars in backing, and technilogial power, a task force is formed to retrieve the treasure, and solve the mystery that has confounded all efforts to do so in the past. As the story moves forward, the crew of this task force also sicken, get injured and die. What is at the heart of this island, causing all this suffering? I enjoyed reading this book, and hopefully there will be many more from this wonderful team of authors.

Kristen B. wrote on 10/5/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was a fun, fascinating read by this author team. It's a standalone book (no Pendergast) with great characters. You learn lots of historical facts along the way as it moves toward the breathtaking ending.

Nicole K. wrote on 3/6/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent book! I've read this at least three times, and a good one to start with Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

Sharon C. (DustyShu) wrote on 2/5/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The ultimate trap that cannot be avoided. Great read with a mix of treasure hunt, legend, and modern science.

Jenna L. (Grandma) wrote on 12/6/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed the book, but it was one of the least favorite by this fabulous duo. Being least favorite, I still consider it a good book and would recommend it. Different genre than the others.

JAMES B. (grumpyjimball) wrote on 11/22/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

a little slow getting into this novel but hung in there and found an excellent read

Sharron A. (sharrona) wrote on 6/7/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is one of the authors' best, almost completely believable. A modern-day look at the old story of "buried treasure."

Frank H. (perryfran) wrote on 2/28/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first Preston/Lincoln novel I have read but it won't be the last! Loads of action plus a great yarn about a pirate's buried treasure. Highly recommend this one.



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Ruth E. wrote on 7/23/2009...


This was a wonderful book. The authors know how to keep you reading. You just don't want to put it down and when the book is done you still think of the characters and wonder how they're doing. I loved the setting of Maine too. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy adventure and suspense.

Stephanie (dabookworm) - Manville, RI wrote on 4/29/2009...


My favorite book by Preston and Child! Deserves more than five stars!

Pat W. (Scareplane) wrote on 12/7/2008...


This book is excellent! The author grabs the reader from the very beginning and it has exciting turns and twists to the very end. I have just started reading these authors and have found every book that I have read very exciting. It is extremely difficult to put the book down and then I can't wait to start another book.

I have read one of the Pendergist books and am looking forward to reading the series.

Thunderhead and The Ice Limit are great reads as well.

Check these books out!

Candace G. (Ogre) wrote on 7/10/2008...


Preston and Child's book kept me up l-o-n-g past my bed time, turning pages to see what was going to happen next. This is not part of the History Museum Series containing RELIC, RELIQUARY and others.
Three hundred years ago a pirate buried his ill-gotten loot on a treacherous island off the coast of Maine. Now a high-tech treasure hunter is bringing his million-dollar recovery team to Ragged Island. They have the best hardware, the best divers, and the perfectly planed operation. There's only one problem: this island kills.
First the computers fail. Then one man dies-and then another. Now the wind has begun to blow and the seas to rise. The mysteries of Ragged Island start cracking open in the midst of a howling Nor'easter.
Inside a rocky fortress of tunnels, traps, and tides, a priceless treasure lies waiting...and so does an unimaginable evil.

Lindsey M. (lsmcnellis) wrote on 2/26/2008...


I picked this book up because the authors were recommended by a friend as good adventure writers. Pirate treasure, mystery, adventure were sure to be an exciting combination. It seemed to drag a little towards the middle, but the lure of St. Michael's Sword kept me reading. I enjoyed the book and will probably continue to read these authors, but I may just get the rest from the library.

Katie E. wrote on 4/29/2007...


great page-turner, really enjoyed it

Pamela L. (ISpy) wrote on 4/14/2007...


I could not put this book down..layers and layers of mysterys from Pirates to Computers....

Curtis K. wrote on 10/19/2006...


Very attention holding read. Same author of the Relic.

Alfredo F. (reader-junf) wrote on 10/16/2006...


Exciting reading!

B S. (Bettyjean) wrote on 10/5/2006...


Although my favorites are the Lincoln/Child books involving special agent Pendergaast, this one was still pretty good.


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