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Cover of Extinction. Dark gray background, with a dinosaur skeleton in gold on the bottom of the cover. The shadow behind the skeleton is what the dinosaur would have looked like in life.

Extinction

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Cover of Extinction. Dark gray background, with a dinosaur skeleton in gold on the bottom of the cover. The shadow behind the skeleton is what the dinosaur would have looked like in life.

Preston, Douglas. Extinction. New York : Forge, Tor Publishing Group, 2024.

Extinction, by Douglas Preston, is a thrilling blend of sci‑fi wonder and mystery that sweeps readers into a remote resort in the Colorado Rockies, where extinct Pleistocene mammals—like woolly mammoths and giant sloths—are brought back to life through genetic engineering. When a violent incident occurs in this vivid, high‑stakes setting, a tough and determined CBI agent teams up with a grounded local sheriff, sparking a page‑turning investigation filled with tension, dynamic team chemistry, and thought‑provoking ethical questions about science and ambition. Preston’s tight pacing, atmospheric writing, and believable characters make the story feel both cinematic and intellectually engaging, even as it nods playfully to Jurassic Park. Whether you love sci‑fi with a prehistoric edge or a smart, suspenseful thriller, Extinction offers a uniquely compelling ride.

Note: We offer large‑print and regular‑print editions in our libraries, as well as eBooks, audiobooks for this book!

Tyler J. is a Library Assistant at Mebane Public Library.

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