I've been a fan of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child together and the solo ventures of both authors have never disappointed either. Thankfully this novel is no exception, bringing a very unique story and cast of characters to the table. A quick read, it kept me up at night promising just "one more chapter" before bed. The whole novel was good and although I could have lived without the anthropomorphism of the Tyrannosauras, those passages were short enough not to annoy me. Overall a good read. ( )

An amazingly fun read, if a little uneven. It's brain candy, but exquisite brain candy. Intriguing, well-written, suspenseful-- and after The Codex, I did enjoy getting to see Tom and Sally again. Overall, a worthwhile read. ( )

Exciting well researched thriller, but a little over the top.

The science, specifically the geology, was absolutely spot on. The research that went into this novel must have been an incredible undertaking. Even for someone with a background working for the Natural History Museum. When he described the mineralogy equipment and how they are used in such detail, I was bowled over. Literally the description of the optical microscope was masterful. His explanation of the K-T boundary and the theories surrounding the K-T extinction was just awesome. It certainly meshed with the latest research it was hard to argue that Preston didn’t do his homework. I would say his research and use of science is much better than Crichton and Jurassic Park. One of my favorite parts was the story, at the beginning of the major breaks, of the ordinary day in the life of a T. Rex just before the asteroid hit. Preston really has a knack for description whether describing a past event like the sea of tranquility, the impact of the asteroid, the fictional environments, or the characters.

While I think dinosaur and science buffs will find it interesting, the plot doesn't have the sense of wonder or thrills of JP. There are no living dinosaurs, although dinosaurs play a central role. And while it could have worked as a murder mystery had the author chose to hold back more information, he instead wrote a by-the-numbers thriller that doesn't get interesting until the late arrival of a new threat in the third act. It's the action sequences in the latter half of the book and connection to a larger government conspiracy that is so implausible and really ruin what could have been a very good book. It’s too bad really, I think the book could of stood by itself without the grand conspiracy. ( )

First off, park any Jurassic type expectations at the front cover. Appalling marketing on behalf of Pan Books could point your expectations in the wrong direction. Tyrannosaur Canyon is a slick, fast paced techno-thriller which will keep you glued to the very end. Appealing characters and a well conceived plot make Canyon a joy to read. The enemy is a little too stereotypical and any twists can be seen some way off, however neither detract from a well researched piece of adventure fiction. Recommended. ( )

Too formulaic; not up to the others ( )