“As always, Berry is in firm command of the material and maintains his equally firm hold on the sub-genre that Dan Brown created with The Da Vinci Code and its sequels. The Omega Factor is every bit the equal of those, a textbook perfect thriller.”
— Providence-Journal
“Quite frankly, you don’t just read a Steve Berry book — you experience it. His latest, The Omega Factor, is no exception.”
— bookreporter.com
“Lively . . . Berry once again smoothly blends actions and history. Dan Brown fans will want to check this one out.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“This ancient mystery stuff is new to [Nicholas Lee] and that point of view makes the familiar theme seem fresh to the reader as well. Nick is a good character, with plenty of room to grow. Here’s one vote for Berry making a series out of Nick’s adventures.”
— Booklist
“Narrator Scott Brick captures the high-stakes intensity as the pair uncover a conspiracy that could rock the Catholic Church. Listeners should have no trouble following the many characters and subplots, thanks to Brick’s subtle use of accents and tonal changes, and the author’s sure-footed execution of this absorbing story.”
— AudioFile (reviewing the audio edition)
“If you love Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code, you’ll want to dive into bestselling author Berry’s latest that mixes history with some serious action. When a UNESCO investigator begins a hunt for the Ghent Altarpiece, stolen in 1934, he finds himself amidst a religious crusade dating back 2,000 years.”
— CNN
“If anyone is writing the Ludlum-style of espionage thrillers these days, it might be Steve Berry. I mean, even that title sounds like it had to be a Ludlum book . . . I have long been a fan of Berry’s Cotton Malone character and series, and I think this could be the start of another beautiful relationship.”
— KTSA (San Antonio, Texas)
“Get ready for a load of history along with adventure.”
— Florida-Times Union
“If you’re looking for a good summer read that’s part mystery, part treasure hunt, as well as a travelogue through history . . . you might want to check out Steve Berry’s new novel The Omega Factor.”
— WSIU (NPR Illinois)
FROM THE BLOG WORLD
“The Omega Factor is a twisting tale of duty, danger, and dogma. Steve Berry blurs the lines of fact and fiction like no one else in the genre. This standalone book is no different. Berry had me second guessing what I thought I knew about the most stolen piece of art in the world, as well as the history of the Catholic church.”
— bestthrillerbooks.com
“I’ve been a big fan of Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series for years. He’s now back with . . . his first stand-alone novel in many years. And it features a great character in Nick Lee, who works for the United Nations UNESCO department. . . . Steve Berry writes great historical fiction action-adventure novels and hopefully at some point he will bring back Nick Lee for more action (he even hints at it in the author notes in the back of the book).”
— redcarpetcrash.com
“I always enjoy when Steve Berry publishes another book, sure to find something entertaining and educational with each story. This was no exception, diving deep into religious history and controversies known to few. Berry extracts these in his narrative and takes the reader on an adventure like no other. Full of history, great characters, and a stellar plot, Berry impresses yet again.”
— pecheyponderings.wordpress.com
“There is a lot to like in this book . . . [Berry] has hit upon a style that his fans find contagious, and if you have never read any of his books then this might be one to try. As with all of his works, I just shake my head as I am dazzled at his ability to draw me into his plots with history and amazing characters and that’s what makes him one of my favorite authors, and one whose works always top the bestseller lists.”
— viewsonbooks.com
“Thought-provoking, creative, and suspenseful . . . Overall, The Omega Factor is a unique, mysterious, action-packed thrill ride that grabbed me from the very start and did an excellent job of blending historical facts with compelling fiction.”
— Whatsbetterthanbooks.com