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Theresa
Theresa asked Douglas Preston:

The story Garza tells Gideon about a failed meteorite extraction mission sounds like a something I've read about. Is this something in one of your previous books? If so, which one/

Douglas Preston It is. The story is told in The Ice Limit, a book we published about 12 years ago. Our next Gideon novel, Beyond the Ice Limit, is the sequel to that book.
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Felix
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Was the name " Pendergast" taken from Thomas Joseph Pendergast; the early day mover of KC Missouri? (Harry Truman - backer.)

Jeffrey Poole
Jeffrey Poole asked Douglas Preston:

Is Pendergast based on a real life character or is he 100% original? Do you find it difficult making your characters relatable and realistic? By the way, I love your books. I literally will finish a title in a single sitting. Keep up the good work!

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Do you have any tips or words of wisdom for aspiring writers?

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