“Plenty of classic touch points are in this cliff-hanger: Nazis, secret missions, shootouts, cryptic journals and top-secret government files. In Malone, Berry has created a classic, complex hero.”
—USA Today
“A meticulous researcher, Berry carefully integrates such elements as Charlemagne, Nazis, ancient manuscripts, historical puzzles and scientific surprises into the plot. Those who relish suspense in the Da Vinci Code vein will snap this one up, the best yet in the series.”—Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)
“Berry outdoes himself in his latest Cotton Malone adventure . . . So much is going on that there is enough material for two good books, let alone one great one. Mixed in with the complicated action, Berry finds the time to explore the characters as well, making this his most personal and best book to date.”
—Library Journal (Starred Review, selected as one of its 5 Best Thrillers for 2008)”
“Berry, whose rapid-fire tales always pack a pleasing punch, scores a knock-out reminiscent of classic Robert Ludlum and Clive Cussler this time out. . . . Berry’s series has been gaining speed with each successive effort, but the needle crosses the red-line in The Charlemagne Pursuit. The most satisfying pure thriller of the year.”
—Providence-Journal
“The Charlemagne Pursuit, Steve Berry’s latest work combines fact, fiction, educated conjecture, and strong characterization while maintaining rapid-fire readability at all times . . . it is impossible to stop reading during the book’s final half . . . There is literally something for everyone and all of it is great.”
—bookreporter.com
“A solid action thriller.”
—Booklist
“Berry inundates readers with lessons in history, theology, geology, and through the political regimes of another era with the deft hand of a surgeon. He slices and stitches information skillfully throughout this hair-raising adventure. The plot is complicated and laden with emotion. Berry has another blockbuster.”
—Romantic Times Book Review (4.5 stars out of 5)
“Steve Berry returns to form in his seventh novel, the fourth to feature Cotton Malone. . . . Berry manages to create interesting, three-dimensional characters without sacrificing the plot… . The Charlemagne Pursuit is thoroughly entertaining, pure escapist fun. Anyone who is a fan of Dan Brown’s novels and hasn’t yet, should read Steve Berry immediately.”
—Curled Up With a Good Book (curledup.com)
“What separates this novel from the others in the series is plot development…Berry brings his fans a more efficient telling of yet another international quest…the research-obsessed writer injects facts and tension throughout, producing one addictive read. More importantly, (Berry) decides to use emotion as an impetus for adventure…and the story becomes increasingly more interesting. Whether you’re a Berry buff or a beginner, this is one novel worthy of pursuit.”
—Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA)
“Action-packed . . . engrossing and suspenseful . . . another stunning thriller.”
—Wichita Falls Times Record News
FROM THE BLOG WORLD
“While only loosely based on historical fact, I found Berry’s imaginative story completely plausible as I was reading. The Charlemagne Pursuit also stands well on its own despite being the fourth book to feature Cotton Malone….I enjoyed The Charlemagne Pursuit so much I’ve gone back to the beginning of the Malone series and have already powered through The Templar Legacy and am well into The Alexandria Link within a matter of days. Both are equal to The Charlemagne Pursuit. So why not start at the beginning?”
—Tina Baich on iubookgirl.blogspot.com