". . . a major twist midway through the story . . . the puzzles are so much fun . . . radical thinking of the Gospels that's sure to spark some lively debate . . . pretty grabby stuff."
—Wall Street Journal
"Berry's thriller . . . is not to be missed. Anagrams and complicated symbology abound, and comparisons to The Da Vinci Code are inevitable, but Berry distinguishes himself with a complex, well-written, and extremely readable story."
—Library Journal
"The Templar Legacy proves to be [Berry's] best effort: well plotted, well written, exciting, well researched and hard to put down without reading one more page . . . Berry does something [Dan] Brown did not with The Da Vinci Code - deliver a thinking man's religious thriller that's not-so-much about the chase but more about delivering a satisfying ending that suits the book's characters, ideas and themes."
—Florida Times-Union
"Steve Berry is one of the stars of the thriller market . . . a rip snorting, literate adventure."
—Kathy Harig, Mystery Loves Company, Baltimore
"Davinci Code fans might experience a bit of deja vu, but The Templar Legacy is more thrilling than Davinci and its hero, Cotton Malone, is worth the price of admission."
—Redeye Chicago
"It has all the right ingredients . . . pacy, action-packed and intriguing, with a few twists along the way."
—The Advertiser & Sunday Mail (Australia)
"This thrilling story is steeped in history. Its mysteries are ones that have enthralled generations. The plot's twists and turns make for intriguing reading, along a fascinating journey of intrigue, treachery, lust for power, and above all - the search for truth."
—bookloons.com
"Well tooled . . . lively characters and action set pieces make this a more readable . . . version of the typical gnostic occult thriller. "
—Publishers Weekly
"The Templar Legacy certainly is more thrilling than the comparatively tame Da Vinci Code, . . . Ultimately, it is the hero of the tale, Cotton Malone, a former U.S. agent-turned-Copenhagen bookseller, who is worth the price of admission. Hopefully, he'll turn up in a Berry sequel."
—Detroit News
"Berry has created a suspenseful story for a group of interesting characters . . . readers will find The Templar Legacy literate and historical with characters and plot thoroughly engrossing."
—themysteryreader.com
"[Steve Berry's] most ambitious, most thrilling, most exciting book yet . . . 2006 will be the year of the Templars . . . but The Templar Legacy will lead the pack instantly and for a long, long time."
—Gail Foster, Mysteries & More, Novato, California
"The Templar Legacy . . . is in the style of Robert Ludlum, packed with murky action and protagonists, whose lives are constantly threatened . . . Berry does a good job. And for fans of Suduko, he provides a bonus --- cryptograms and clues that hold the keys."
—Orlando Sentinel
"Mixes well-etched locations with plenty of historical detail and speculation. The treasure hunt mechanics of the plot enable plenty of twists and false clues and there is an abundance of action and narrow escapes."
—Canberra Times (Australia)
". . . a Da Vinci Code-like thriller that engulfs its hero smack in the middle of a massive Knights Templar conspiracy. [Berry] packs his novel with arcane Gnostic lore but keeps his protagonist and his readers breathless to the end."
—Barnes & Noble
"If you like your thrillers with a philosophical edge and don't mind creeping around dark chambers hidden for centuries, then uncover The Templar Legacy for yourself."
—themonitor.com
"[The Templar Legacy] stands on its own merits as an interesting thriller . . . [with] an ending that has all the elements of an old movie serial cliffhanger. It's worth reading."
—Roanoke Times
"If you loved The Da Vinci Code, this is a book for you. The Templar Legacy is an intricately woven and vividly descriptive novel that straps you in within the first few pages and rarely slows to allow to take a breath . . . Berry has created a fiction from fact concerning a topic very few in this country know about, and has done a fantastic job."
—armchairinterviews.com
"Coded messages, Catholic conspirators, historical schemes, a deep and stunning surprise . . an exhausting read. Nonstop action."
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Steve Berry has acquired a formidable reputation within the relatively short space of three novels. His latest work, The Templar Legacy, introduces readers to Cotton Malone. . . a likable, capable, and ultimately believable character . . . Berry sends Malone on a wild chase . . . that is equal parts cerebral and cataclysmic. The Templar Legacy. . . keeps Berry's string of winning novels intact."
—bookreporter.com
"Berry introduces Cotton Malone, a former U.S. Justice Department agent turned Copenhagen rare book dealer . . . [an] often absorbing novel . . . The Templar Legacy will likely satisfy history buffs, religious conspiracy buffs, puzzle buffs."
—Raleigh News-Observer
"Richly detailed and fantastically suspenseful, this thriller grips the reader for a wild literary ride that continues until the very last page."
—Tucson Citizen
"Berry continually intrigues with a stand alone "thinking out of the box" story equal to Michael Crichton and surpassing Dan Brown."
—iloveamysterynewsletter.com
"Steve Berry's writing is easy to read and tightly paced while his historical research brings authenticity to the plot."
—Western Advocate (Australia)
"Steve Berry has once again taken history and turned it into a fun, fast paced thriller full of plot twists and surprises. If you are a history and/or thriller fan you will enjoy The Templar Legacy."
—Lemuriabooks.com
". . . sure to pique the interest of readers who favor suspense, ancient rites, clandestine societies, and lost treasure . . . Berry is no stranger to the world of cloak-and-dagger. . . . The Templar Legacy should find a reading audience that greatly appreciates the research and creativity Berry brings to this extraordinary work."
—Sunday Oklahoman
"In The Templar Legacy, his fourth book, Berry has truly matched fascinating historical mystery with well-written, fast paced adventure. This is not a dry or ridiculous book riding on the coattails of Dan Brown's success. Berry is a well researched and skilled story teller whose work speaks for itself."
—mysteryone.com
"Berry earned his bona fides as a thriller writer years ago, and it shows in his well-paced, efficiently written Templar Legacy. Also, he deserves kudos for daring to have a female heroine in her 60s . . . fans of the genre will find plenty to enjoy . . . "
—Christian Science Monitor
". . . an involving read, full of car chases, fistfights, shooting, ancient traps in ancient places and a few enjoyable plot surprises."
—Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
"Fans of cryptograms and puzzles will love the clues in this book, while religious conspiracy fans will enjoy the final revelation of what the Templar treasure actually is - no clues, you'll have to find out for yourself."
—Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
"Tremendously entertaining with plenty of puzzles and secret codes along with gun battles and romance . . . Pure fun from start to finish."
—mysterylovers.com
"Steve Berry doesn't leave any up his sleeves when he writes . . . The Templar Legacy satisfies my need for intrigue, action and history with a heavy dose of legend thrown in."
—Jackson Free Press
"While not impersonating Dan Brown's The DaVinici Code, Steve Berry's, The Templar Legacy . . . is a perfect book for a summer read."
—Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
"Another provocative and intriguing page-turner on the lines of DaVinci Code. A gripping adventure . . ."
—Deccan Herald (India)
"People will be talking about this book for some time to come."
—The Independent (Kansas City)
"Steve Berry has come a long way in only four books; this one is undoubtedly his best. The plot crisscrosses, doubles back and winds around itself, the pace strong from the start and getting breakneck by the minute."
—bookswellread.com
"The very best in the very crowded religious thriller genre. Berry's mystical tale of an ex-government agent on the trail of a history-changing document has just enough fact to make the fiction work beautifully. Better in all respects than The Da Vinci Code."
—Providence-Journal
"Berry's latest is simultaneously a history lesson and a spellbinding mystery. Danger is ever present, and the twists culminate in a breathtaking finale."
—Romantic Times
"It's a subtly engrossing book, meticulously crafted"
—Khaleej Times (Dubai)
