Douglas Preston
American journalist and author of thrillers
Born
May 20th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prolific American journalist and author, recognized for collaboration with Lincoln Child on bestselling thriller novels. Works include the renowned 'Pendergast' series, featuring 'Relic' and 'The Cabinet of Curiosities'. Contributions to magazines such as National Geographic and the New Yorker underscore a commitment to storytelling. Preston also served as a vice president for the Authors Guild, advocating for writers' rights.
Co-authored the 'Pendergast' series with Lincoln Child
Wrote the novel 'Relic'
Published numerous articles in National Geographic
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