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The Cabinet of Curiosities

Douglas Preston;Lincoln Child (2002)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPendergast #3
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.26

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Positive tags

MysterySuspense

Synopsis

In an ancient tunnel underneath New York City a charnel house is discovered. Inside are thirty-six bodies all murdered and mutilated more than a century ago. While FBI agent Pendergast investigates the old crimes, identical killings start to terrorize the city. The nightmare has begun. Again.

The Cabinet of Curiosities: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult thriller contains graphic descriptions of mutilated bodies and serial murders across two time periods. The violence is detailed and disturbing, involving thirty-six historical victims and contemporary copycat killings.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy dark mysteries and FBI procedurals with historical elements will find this suspenseful.

Tags

ThrillerCrime FictionMysteryHorror ElementsUrban Archaeological Mystery