# Pendergast: The Beginning by Preston and Child

Pendergast: The Beginning by Preston and Child is an origin-story mystery following a young A. X. L. Pendergast and FBI partner Dwight Chambers as they investigate ritualistic murders in Mississippi. The listing describes a 384-page English-language edition, with the investigation escalating into further horror.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 25.25 CAD
- Previous price: 40.00 CAD
- Discount: 37%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T11:50:51.550Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 8519

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## At a glance

- Presents the origin story of FBI Special Agent A. X. L. Pendergast.
- Pairs Pendergast with Dwight Chambers, whose life and work have been disrupted by personal loss.
- The case begins with a peculiar Mississippi murder and develops into an investigation of ritualistic killings.

## Pros

- A defined origin-story premise offers Pendergast fans a look at his first case.
- The plot description combines an FBI investigation with a supernatural-horror direction.
- The listing specifies 384 pages, helping readers gauge the length of the edition.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publication date: Jan. 27 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 384 pages
- ISBN-10: 1538765748
- ISBN-13: 978-1538765746
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 567 g
- Dimensions: 16.26 x 3.18 x 23.88 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers following Agent Pendergast who want an origin story.
- Mystery readers interested in FBI investigations with grisly, ritualistic crimes and a horror turn.
- Readers looking for a 384-page English-language novel.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and easy to keep reading, with particular appreciation for its twists, Pendergast’s character, and the writing. That response suits the listing’s investigative, escalating plot, but opinions do not establish whether the horror elements or the origin-story approach will suit every reader.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the plot as gripping, with captivating twists and turns.
- Positive themes: Customer comments appreciate learning more about Pendergast and his character.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the writing and describes the book as hard to put down.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pendergast: The Beginning about?
The listing describes FBI agent Dwight Chambers and his new partner A. X. L. Pendergast investigating a peculiar Mississippi murder that leads to a series of ritualistic killings.
### Is this a Pendergast origin story?
Yes. The listing presents it as the origin story of Agent Pendergast and his first case.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.

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## Images

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