“Steve Berry truly has outdone himself here and, as wild as the plot twists get, the book never loses credibility or plausibility. The Kaiser’s Web is one of the most insightful, timely, and exciting reads of the year.”
— bookreporter.com
“Thrilling . . . Berry skillfully lays out yet another tantalizing historical what-if, this one connected to Hitler’s last days in his bunker below Berlin.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“In the mesmerizing The Kaiser’s Web, the tried and true Steve Berry exceeds even himself in crafting his most ambitious and relevant thriller to date. A no-holds-barred, high-stakes romp with echoes of class spy novelists like John le Carré, Len Deighton, and Alistair MacLean.”
— The Providence-Journal
“An inherently riveting novel by a master of the unexpected plot twist and turn, The Kaiser’s Web showcases Steve Berry’s impressive flair for originality and narrative storytelling techniques.”
— Midwest Book Review
“The Kaiser’s Web is a high-class combination of The Boys from Brazil meets Remains of the Day. It’s more substantive than the former and faster-paced than the latter.”
— Palm Beach ArtsPaper
“A new Cotton Malone edge-of-history action novel, well up the bestseller lists again this time. The historical invention is untiring. European history may be radically re-written and contemporary politics remade by what the team is about to discover about Hitler in his fatal bunker. If you’re not already a regular, this is a fine place to start.”
— Sullivan County Democrat
“As in the previous Cotton Malone books, The Kaiser’s Web weaves history and adventure to build suspense. And build suspense it does. The plot is fast-paced and unpredictable, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. Cotton Malone is a well-developed character and The Kaiser’s Web an extremely worthwhile read.”
— San Francisco Book Review
“Cotton Malone is back in this 16th installment of the outstanding series, and the one thing that can be said for sure is that this character remains exciting, fresh, thrilling, and edge-of-the-seat fantastic. . . . As always with Berry, the story is meticulously written; it offers information on political aspects in present day, as well as a fantastically realistic history that makes you feel like you watched the end of the WWII horror from the very front row. 5 Stars!”
— Suspense Magazine
“The Malone novels are formulaic, sure, but the formula is a good one and Cotton [Malone] remains a likable, entertaining series lead. Keep’em coming.”
— Booklist
“Cannily mixing historical research with florid inventions that fill in gaps, Berry presents an ominously up-to-date world whose frenzied nationalism is a direct descendant of the Thousand-Year Reich. Hitler may not live, but Heil Hitler is alive and all too well.”
— Kirkus Reviews
FROM THE BLOG WORLD
“Berry reaches for more in The Kaiser’s Web and closes his hand around it in firm fashion. This is a dream read for the unabashed thriller aficionado, a story stitched along classic lines that never disappoints in laying out a riveting and relentless tapestry.”
— Booktrib.com
“Steve Berry does it as well as anyone in the historical thriller / alternative history genre. Filled with mystery, history and intrigue, twists and turns that keep your head spinning until the very end, The Kaiser’s Web is a wonderfully informative, entertaining and fast-paced novel. This is a worthy new chapter in the Cotton Malone series!”
— mysteryandsuspense.com
“Told with his signature page-turning pacing and packed full of tightly-would mysteries just begging to be revealed, The Kaiser’s Web is one of Steve Berry’s best Cotton Malone thrillers to date.”
— therealbookspy.com
“Steve Berry writes these great historical thriller novels featuring the awesome character of Cotton Malone. The 16th book in the series is another thrill-ride, with lots of twists and turns that keep the reader on their toes. There’s a reason every January I start bugging his PR person at Minotaur Books for a copy . . . because they are so damn good.”
— Redcarpetcrash.com
“The plot, pacing, and especially the various settings are great. It’s descriptive enough to feel like a vacation on your couch. 4 stars for historic fictional thriller readers!”
— dianereviewsbooks.com
“I love the history and the action which is in every book. And this story is full of all of the above. Steve Berry is one of the best at historical mysteries! Cotton Malone books are not to be missed! Grab this one today!”
— reecaspieces.com
“Berry’s thrillers are known for high-intensity action, nail-biting suspense, intriguing characters in exotic places, mixed with a healthy serving of historical detail. The Kaiser’s Web is no exception.”
— overmydeadbody.com