“Steve Berry reminds us of how much fun a book can be with his superb The Lost Order, the latest and maybe best yet in the series featuring his seminal hero Cotton Malone. Indeed, reading Berry makes us feel like a kid again discovering the joy of books. Like Brad Meltzer and James Rollins, he is a master of historical reinvention with a deft hand and keen eye. The Lost Order is a found masterpiece of storytelling genius that is not to be missed.”
— Providence-Journal
“This was fabulous. Steve Berry has been added to my must-read list of authors.”
— The Oklahoman
“Berry has written another gripping novel.”
— Washington Post
“Once again, Berry has delivered an excellent political thriller that weaves fact and fiction, history and the present . . . Cotton Malone is an action hero like no other, and his many fans will eagerly await the latest entry in Berry’s series. A page-turning read that is hard to put down.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
“A fast-paced page-turner, this book has buried treasure, mystery and murder. Berry has hit a grand slam with his latest mystery.”
— Romantic Times Magazine (Top Pick)
“The Lost Order is the latest in the Cotton Malone adventure series, and what an adventure it is. This book is enjoyable on many levels – as a thriller with the code-breaking aspects of The DaVinci Code, as a fascinating account of a dangerous secret society in American history, and as an insider’s romp through the back rooms, tunnels, and hidden places in the Smithsonian Institution. Berry keeps it interesting and relevant while providing a complicated plot with plenty of dangerous players and harrowing situations.”
— Top Shelf Magazine
“Narrator Scott Brick’s smooth voice flows with the twists and turns of Berry’s political thriller as former-Justice Department operative Cotton Malone uncovers a Civil War secret society, stolen gold, and a constitutional crisis in the making.”
— AudioFile Magazine (Audio Earphones Award Winner)
“I found the twists and turns fascinating and thought provoking. This is a real Southern cliffhanger you won’t want to miss. Berry’s book is a good read for hot days when you want to put up your feet and dream, but keep your hands clean.”
— St. Augustine Record
“Yet another thriller penned by Steve Berry. It is a compelling read for those who enjoy thrillers. The action and plot easily keep gripping your attention. Like all other Steve Berry books, this one will also keep you turning pages to the end. A thriller cannot be more entertaining.”
—The Washington Book Review
“Another worthy of the master.”
— Florida Times Union
“Another simply riveting read from a master of the action/adventure genre, The Lost Order is a deftly constructed, multi-layered, consistently compelling novel that deftly showcases author Steve Berry’s genuine flair for original and unfailingly entertaining storytelling.”
— Midwest Book Review
“The Lost Order, Steve Berry’s latest Cotton Malone adventure, combines the history of a secret society with a look inside the Smithsonian Institution — and it’s terrific.”
— The Daily Press
“I love the Cotton Malone novels. They are not merely dry, historically based dramas filled with copious amounts of arcane facts and figures. In the hands of Steve Berry, this series is infused on every single page with white-knuckle, cliff-hanging thrills that make reading it a pure pleasure. If you happen to learn something new along the way, that is just a nice by-product and personal treasure that makes you wish your childhood history class was even half as exciting as these stories.”
— bookreporter.com
“History abounds, and Berry proves, yet again, that he has the unique talent to create a maze of facts and fiction that leave readers with a huge smile on their faces. This is most definitely a 5-Star read!”
— Suspense Magazine
“Berry’s latest brews another thriller from the formula that’s put him on the bestseller lists.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“The prolific Berry has a knack for finding obscure, yet fascinating, historical details and fashioning them into fast-moving novels.”
— Booklist
“Berry delivers exactly what fans of this bestselling series have come to expect — an intricately plotted, action-packed storyline that seamlessly blends history with provocative speculation . . . The fusion of contemporary and historical adventure makes this a page-turner of the highest order.
— Publisher’s Weekly
“Cotton Malone’s adventure is another expert melding of nail-biting political intrigue and fascinating historical mystery.”
— Barnes & Noble
FROM THE BLOG WORLD
“Steve Berry once again uses a historical truth to turn out an interesting story. [He] does his research and then fascinates us with ideas most would never come up with. The Lost Order is full of political intrigue, and historical stories, you will find fascinating.”
— Freshfiction.com
“The Lost Order by Steve Berry is a fast read which brings back the familiar characters of Cotton Malone, Cassiopeia Vitt, Danny Daniels and others. True to the author’s style, the story weaves history, intrigue politics and fiction seamlessly. The novel lets the reader know more about Cotton Malone, his ancestor and how he got his nickname. This was a fun book, fast paced, and moved the characters forward.”
— manoflabook.com
“The Lost Order is a fun, fast, and politically timely, book filled with history, treasure hunts, intrigue and murder.”
— tracyreaderdad.com
“Steve Berry masterfully weaves historical fiction into a present day high-concept plot that moves at breakneck speeds from beginning to end. While last year’s The 14th Colony was good, The Lost Order, which falls somewhere between Three Days to the Condor and National Treasure, is Berry’s best work yet–and is sure to compete for best novel of the year. With nonstop action and a story packed full of conspiracies, assassins, power-hungry politicians, murder, and lost treasure, the latest Cotton Malone thriller is impossible to put down.”
— the realbookspy.com
“The prolific Berry has a knack for finding obscure, yet fascinating, historical details and fashioning them into fast-moving novels.”
— booklistonline.com
“As with all Steve Berry novels, this story is based on actual facts and events. He weaves these into a modern day cliff-hanger that keeps the reader glued to the book. The Lost Order is a fun read, and one that also leaves the reader thinking.”
— journalingonpaper.com
“With The Lost Order, Steve Berry shows off his top-notch storytelling skills. This is a mile-a-minute thriller, peppered with historical factoids. It’s fast, furious and fun.”
— writtenbysime.com