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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “ita seems a bit slow in the beginning...but give it a chance. it picks up and makes for a pretty good read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “If you want a lot of biblical history (was Jesus real and how would we know if he were God's son and did he die on the cross, etc.) tied into a long book about contemporary Templar knights at war with one another, you might like this.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This was one of my first historical thriller, and it totally sucked me into the genre. I specifically love the author's note at the end (and in all of Steve Berry's books) that tell you what's history and what's fiction.”
Beth H wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Book1 in the Cotton Malone series
Toni O wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This novel can join the many growing stories surrounding the legendary Knights and the secrets they withhold and have guarded with their lives for so many years.
It opens with Cotton Malone a former covert agent for the department of U.S. Justice visiting his former boss, Stephanie Nelle. He learns that she has been on a quest to find the Templar's "Great Devise", intrigued, Cotton decides to join her.
Action starts when Stephanie is accosted by a purse snatcher and a subsequent wild foot chase causes the perpetrator when cornered to commit suicide. Action increases even more when Stephanie realizes the notebook she received under mysterious circumstances is the real target of the thieves and possibly holds the key to the Templar's fortune. Tensions are raised another notch when a modern day Templar and his followers make Cotton and Stephanie their prime targets, each have their own objectives. Danger lurks at everyone corner as their paths cross...The suspense prevails till the end...
M. Berry created a likable modern day sleuth in Malone but unfortunately Stephanie is a bit too naive to be credible considering the job she has, the characterization could have been better developed. I liked the plot, it is fast-paced, exciting and has its fair share of twists and turns. The narration is great and the addition of humor to the dialogue is a plus.
This is a gripping tale that could be quite controversial for some. It gives a modern day twist to a clandestine society, The Templar's, a group that controlled kings and popes and possessed a staggering amount of power and wealth. The writer comments on the historical accuracy in his notes at the end.”“Without a doubt my favorite Steve Berry book. I am fascinated by the Templars, and was enamoured by this book from the moment I picked it up.”
Mr. Cavalier wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Rachel H said: 3 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Cotton Malone has retired from government service and is selling books in Denmark. His former boss comes to visit and she is assaulted by a man who turns out to be a modern day Templar. With that Cotton follows his former boss to France in a search for the los Templar treasure. This was an okay thriller though it took a logn time to get going. The first 200 pages were a lot of history of the Templars and not much action.
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“Cotton Malone has retired from government service and is selling books in Denmark. His former boss comes to visit and she is assaulted by a man who turns out to be a modern day Templar. With that Cotton follows his former boss to France in a search for the los Templar treasure. This was an okay thriller though it took a logn time to get going. The first 200 pages were a lot of history of the Templars and not much action.”
Rachel H wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Love his books!”
William A wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fantastic templar book, great characters, atmospheric, brilliant ”
Robert J Bullock wrote this review Saturday, November 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The beginning was just a little tedious, but served as a great background for the rest of the story. The author did a lot of research before writing this book and takes time at the end to tell what aspects were true, what was embellished and what was completely made up. Once I got through the first few pages, I had a hard time putting the book down. The sub-plots and conflicts between characters flowed throughout without taking away from the main storyline in the book. Regardless of your personal beliefs, it is a great read!”
Dianne B wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyable reading along the lines of the DaVInci Code”
Nadine wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
