Another successful entry in Berry's Cotton Malone series, this book finds Malone on the trail of a secretive group of international billionaires who are in search of Napoleon's secret cache of plunder, supposedly one of the world's greatest treasures. Berry uses this novel to introduce us to a new and likely continuing character, a younger version of Malone when he first started out as a US government agent. While not quite as good as some of his previous novels, part of that may have to do with the more recent historical topic. There was considerably less history involved in this one than in the past. I don't know if that's a trend or if that was just a function of the storytelling. The cast of characters was a bit larger than usual so that may have left less time for historical exposition. Berry still tells a good story and generally keeps the action moving along well enough to keep you engaged.
I enjoy the mix of fact and mystery, very well done.
Although Cotton Malone seems to be finding more trouble as a bookseller than he might have as an agent, well, James Bond seemed to do just as well. These books are well written, well researched and thoroughly enjoyable spy type thrillers. I suspect that they will continue on my must read list until Steve Berry stops writing them.
Sherry C. (sheshe2madison) reviewed The Paris Vendetta (Cotton Malone, Bk 5) on + 24 more book reviews
Another very good book in the Cotton Malone series. I like very much how Steve Berry describes the different locales in all of his books.
I love Steve Berry books. As usual, the pace was fast, the plot twists and turns and I could hardly stand to put this book down.
I was late discovering Steve Berry, but I love him! His book keeps me on the edge the whole time - Definitely a can't put down page turner!
This book is The Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry. I'm not sure why the cover is not showing
Great book.
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
I enjoyed this book very much and loved learning about Napoleon and his secret hoard. There were a few new characters that were introduced and one of the main characters was killed, so it seems as the series may be going in another direction. Can't wait to read the next book in the series to see how these new developments impact the next book. I was a little confused by some of the action parts as they switched back and forth between two scenes and with all the characters involved, I really needed to concentrate in order to flesh out what was happening. I would highly recommend this series to those who love historical mysteries but suggest reading the books in order.
