From BooklistCotton Malones old boss at the Justice Department asks a favor: go into Sweden and pull out a man, Barry Kirk, who could have key information about the disappearance of an agent. Almost immediately after Cotton gets Kirk out of the country, someone tries to kill them. As it turns out, Kirk is connected to a high-profile international businessman whos the target of a Justice Department investigation (and who might be behind the disappearance of the missing agent). The latest Malone novel sticks closely to the series format: Cotton gets mixed up in a historical mystery that has dire implications in the present day (in this case, a U.S. senator who is a high-ranking Mormon elder has ambitious plans that trace their origins to Abraham Lincoln). Berry keeps the story moving at a steady pace, giving us enough time to get to know the characters but not enough time to pay close attention to the more implausible elements of the plot. Fans of the series and of historically based conspiracies will enjoy the book, even if it breaks no new ground. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Berry has 15 million books in print; he has been translated into 40 languages; and his titles have sold in 51 countries. Thats called reach. --David Pitt Praise for Steve Berry and his Cotton Malone series In Malone, [Steve] Berry has created a classic, complex hero.USA Today Malone, a hero with a personal stake in the proceedings, is a welcome respite from the cold, calculating superspies who litter the genre.Entertainment Weekly Steve Berry gets better and better with each new book.The Huffington Post Savvy readers . . . cannot go wrong with Cotton Malone.Library Journal Berry raises this genres stakes.The New York Times I love this guy.#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee ChildAbout the AuthorSteve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Lincoln Myth, The Kings Deception, The Columbus Affair, The Jefferson Key, The Emperors Tomb, The Paris Vendetta, The Charlemagne Pursuit, The Venetian Betrayal, The Alexandria Link, The Templar Legacy, The Third Secret, The Romanov Prophecy, and The Amber Room. His books have been translated into 40 languages with more than 18,000,000 copies in 51 countries. History lies at the heart of every Steve Berry novel. Its this passion, one he shares with his wife, Elizabeth, that led them to create History Matters, a foundation dedicated to historic preservation. Since 2009 Steve and Elizabeth have traveled across the country to save endangered historic treasures, raising money via lectures, receptions, galas, luncheons, dinners, and their popular writers workshops. To date, nearly 2,500 students have attended those workshops. In 2012 their work was recognized by the American Library Association, which named Steve the first spokesman for National Preservation Week. He was also appointed by the Smithsonian Board of Regents to serve on the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board to help promote and support the libraries in their mission to provide information in all forms to scientists, curators, scholars, students, and the public at large. He has received the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award and the 2013 Writers for Writers Award from Poets Writers. His novel The Columbus Affair earned him the Anne Frank Human Writes Award, and his historic preservation work merited the 2013 Silver Bullet from International Thriller Writers. Steve Berry was born and raised in Georgia, graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held elective office for 14 of those years. He is a founding member of International Thriller Writersa group of more than 2,600 thriller writers from around the worldand served three years as its co-president. For more information, visit www.steveberry.org. where can i buy pdf books The Lincoln Myth: A Novel (Cotton Malone)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a history lesson on MormonsBy Kathryn J.I've heard a lot of good about this author being similar to one of my favorites, James Rollins, so when this book went on sale, I decided to give him a try. I like the familiar mix of history religion and spies. However, this was short on spies and action and heavy on what felt like copied and pasted history and religious lectures with just enough conversation and action to move along to the next lecture. I've since found this is one of his worst books and am hoping that's true since none of my preferred authors have anything due out until December, but while the story had potential, it was very lack luster and leaves me not to optimistic.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A thrilling adventure with a booklover's favorite 'retired' secret agentBy bookgalCotton Malone can't be allowed to retire and stay retired. And for that, we should all be glad.In this book, the ninth in the series, he is pulled once again out of his bookstore in Denmark to help rescue an informant carrying critical intelligence. Ad soon he is drawn into a mystery involving Abraham Lincoln, the American Constitution and the Church of Later-Day Saints. For it was back in 1861, that Lincoln made a choice dealing with a secret passed down from the very beginnings of the country.Soon it is a battle and a race between the White House and a power United States senator and Mormon. The finish could very well change the entire nation. this time its more a mental challenge although there is plenty of action as Cotton has to decide who is with him and who is not, who can he trust and will a special relationship of his be forever broken.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thought provoking thriller.By Joseph HarrisEducational without being dull (true of all Steve Berry books I've read to date) engaging and thought provoking. Unsettling historically on several levels, As often the case when I read Berry's books, I'll reading more about our Constitution, other issues. There's history as we're taught in school, more palatable than the reality-based HISTORY for which others more driven and better suited often delve.Often, unlike Berry and others of his ilk, those talented historical explorer don't often present their findings in a way which holds our attention or makes a strong impression.That Berry and others can is a mixed blessing. He challenges you to loosen your holds on what you believe to be true and accept that there are other possibilities. ..