Mount Dragon

Douglas Preston

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8h 14m

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494

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Mount Dragon

by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

1997

TOR

494

9780812564372

0812564375

Description

Mount Dragon is a 1996 techno-thriller novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. The action primarily follows Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza de Vaca, two researchers employed by the corporation GeneDyne and stationed at the Mount Dragon facility in New Mexico. In attempting to engineer a therapeutic hormone to prevent all forms of influenza, GeneDyne has accidentally created a frighteningly virulent disease. Meanwhile, Carson and Cabeza de Vaca face a much more immediate threat at the Mount Dragon facility—from their own colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Mount Dragon?

This edition of Mount Dragon has approximately 494 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Mount Dragon?

For most readers, Mount Dragon typically takes between 10h 18m and 6h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 123,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 123,500 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Mount Dragon?

The estimated word count for Mount Dragon is approximately 123,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Mount Dragon?

Mount Dragon was written by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child.

When was Mount Dragon published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.