On March 26, 2015, Steve appeared at the oldest house in St. Augustine, Florida, which is also the oldest city in North America. It was part of a History Matters event to raise money for the house. C-SPAN2 was in town and decided to film the event. This was the first time Steve spoke publicly about The Patriot Threat, as the book would not release until 5 days later. Those present that night got a sneak peek and the ability to buy the book early (part of their contribution to the restoration project). Steve spoke at length about the book and then took questions. Click here to watch.
Here’s something new and different for audio book lovers with the release of The Patriot Threat. In a special Writer’s Cut edition, Steve will provide behind-the-scenes commentary that enlivens key scenes in the novel with insights into his research, his writing process, and Cotton Malone’s backstory. It’s like having the writer along with you as you enjoy the story. It’s a first, an experiment, and we hope you like it.
The 2015 tour for The Patriot Threat has been released. This year, Steve Berry will be visiting 17 cities around the country starting with Chappaqua, New York on March 30th and ending at Neptune Beach Florida on April 30. Included are some new stops and old favorites. Along the way are History Matters events in Pittsburgh (April 2) and Nashville (April 22) that will raise money for local restoration projects. Steve will also be teaching two of his famous writer’s workshops, one in Pittsburgh (April 2) and another in Des Moines (April 11). There are also several libraries being visited. So mark your calendars and make a point to drop by one of the many events and say hello.
The Providence Journal is one of the few newspapers left that actively reviews books. One of its reviewers, Jon Land, has chosen The Lincoln Myth as one his five best books of 2014. The other four are from Stephen King, Lee Child, James Rollins, and Doug Preston. Here’s what Jon said: “Berry once again turns history on its ear in making all things Lincoln feel fresh again. Cotton Malone traces secrets linked to the U.S. Constitution and the Civil War in this revisionist tale that is layered masterfully together. Berry has upped his game another level and the result is a perfect thriller in every respect.”
Recently Steve talked with Lis Wiehl on Fox News about The Lincoln Myth. Click here to watch the interview.
Once again Shalom European Travel has booked an exciting trip for Steve Berry Fans. It will be happening from September 5 to 14, 2015. The trip begins with your check in at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse in Couiza, France. Then, we will follow in the footsteps of The Templar Legacy visiting all of the places Cotton Malone encountered. Those include Rennes-le-Château, the abbey of St. Martin du Canigou, Avignon, Collioure, Carcassonne and many other sites. It’s a magical place. Years ago, Steve spent 10 days there researching The Templar Legacy. He’ll be retracing those steps and you’ll be along to see how the novel was actually created. For more information and to book the trip, click here. There are a limited number of spots available for the trip so you’ll want to sign up soon.
While Steve was in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, he recorded a segment on Spin Time for CBC Mainstreet. He chose three songs for the segment and talked about their significance in his life. The interviewer also asked him some interesting personal questions. It’s a great interview, and we think you’ll learn some new things about Steve. (The actual interview starts around 55 seconds.) Click here to listen.
In this interview, Steve talks with Astral Road Media founder Rich Fahle about collaboration and support from other writers, as well as the International Thriller Writers organization, sponsor of the annual ThrillerFest conference. Steve talks about books written by other authors where Cotton Maone is mentioned, as well as books he has written with other authors’ characters. Click here to watch the video.
On March 31, 2015, Cotton Malone returns for his 10th adventure in The Patriot Threat. When his former-boss, Stephanie Nelle, asks him to track a rogue North Korean who may have acquired some top secret Treasury Department files—the kind that could bring the United States to its knees—Malone is vaulted into a harrowing twenty-four-hour chase that begins on the water in Venice and ends in the remote highlands of Croatia. With appearances by Franklin Roosevelt, Andrew Mellon, a curious painting that still hangs in the National Gallery of Art, and some eye-opening revelations from the $1 bill, The Patriot Threat is 90% historical fact and 10% exciting speculation, a trademark mix of history and suspense.
My friend Wayne Valero is working on a top secret Magellan Billet project (more to come on that later). A graphic artist friend of his, Paul Michael Kane, came up with this badge. Pretty cool, huh? You can imagine Cotton toting one around. My compliments to Paul.
