Of course, what search for something of such historical significance would be complete without a. Cotton malone retired from the highrisk world of elite operatives for the u. The subject of the alexandria link is the library of alexandria. His quest will lead him to england and portugal, even to the highest levels of american governmentand the shattering outcome, deep in the sinai desert, will have worldwide repercussions. His son has been kidnapped and his bookshop in copenhagen attacked, all because he is the only man alive who knows the whereabouts of the alexandria. Berry goes gnostic in this welltooled da vinci code knockoff, his fourth novel the romanov prophecy. Read the alexandria link cotton malone book 2 online, read in mobile or kindle.
Here are the steve berry books in order for his series and his standalone novels, listed by year of publication, and order of reading in brackets. One day, while visiting with stephanie nelle, his former supervisor, someone who appears to be a petty thief snatches nelles purse and dashes off. Later two forces compete for the treasures which its true nature could change the world. His books have been translated into 40 languages with more than 18,000,000 copies in 51 countries. I usually only download audio books when i have credits but after listening to the alexandria link and finding it such a great story, i cant wait to back track and read the templar legacy. The book storyline is a based on the knights templar who possessed immense wealth and absolute power over the face of the earth. Aug 01, 2012 cotton malone novels, the templar legacy, the alexandria link, the venetian betrayal, the charlemagne pursuit, the paris vendetta, the emperors tomb, the jefferson key, the balkan escape, the devils. An impressive complex of buildings and gardens situated in two separate locations, resembling a greek temple, each. See the complete cotton malone series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
He started writing fiction novels in 1990 and it took him no less than 12 years and being rejected 85 times with his 5 manuscripts before he finally got published by ballantine books in 2003 with the amber room. The alexandria link my first experience with the writings of steve berry was a happy accident. Mar 22, 2010 the alexandria link the amber room the charlemagne pursuit the paris vendetta the romanov prophecy. I was very sad to hear robert ludlum pasted away but i think.
Having started with reading the templar legacy to get them in the proper order, my impressions of the characters was set based on my imagination coloring the scenes. From the new york times bestselling author, an ambitious and explosive international thriller with an unexpected historical twist a hidden treasure. I had to quickly go online and see if others felt the same way. Steve berry was born in georgia, graduated from the walter f. The amber room the romanov prophecy the third secret. Further snooping introduces him to the medieval religious order of the knights templar and the fervid. The complete series list for cotton malone steve berry. Cotton malone series in order steve berry fictiondb. Rose includes books the templar legacy, the alexandria link, the venetian betrayal, and several more. The building stood for 600 years and at its high point contained more than 500,000. The templar legacy is the first novel in the series. The florida timesunion the ancient order of the knights templar possessed untold wealth and absolute power over kings and popes. I downloaded the templar legacy by accident and read it because i had paid for it. The templar legacy richly detailed and fantastically suspenseful, this thriller grips the reader for a wild literary ride that continues until the very last page.
I was very sad to hear robert ludlum pasted away but i think ive found a new favorite author in mr. The alexandria link is the 2nd book in the cotton malone series. The alexandria link cotton malone series book 2 synopsis. The alexandria link book by steve berry thriftbooks. A cradle of ideashistorical, philosophical, literary, scientific, and religiousthe library of alexandria was unparalleled in the world. The alexandria link is steve berrys fifth published novel and was released in 2007. The recentlyretired cotton malone is beginning to settle down into a comfortable routine as a rare books dealer in copenhagen. Pursued by a lethal mercenary, malone crosses the globe in search of answers. Pdf the alexandria link cotton malone book 2 download ebook. On top of all of this, he is also the founder of international thriller writers, an organization designed to meet the needs of thriller writers everywhere. Having started with reading the templar legacy to get them in the proper order, my impressions of the characters was set based. He is a founding member of international thriller writersa group of more than 4,200 thriller writers from. Cotton malone, the ancient order of the knights templar possessed untold wealth and absolute power over kings and popes.
Of course, what search for something of such historical significance would be complete without a couple of governments, a few bad guys and a cartel of wealthy international moguls chasing you throughout. New york times bestseller exciting hard to put down without reading one more page. The templar legacy 1 star this is my third attempt at reading this book and its time to call it quits. The alexandria link, december 2007 mass market paperback reprint the alexandria link, february 2007 hardcover the templar legacy, february 2007 mass market paperback reprint the templar legacy, march 2006 hardcover the third secret.
An amalgam of fact and fiction, the novel received mixed responses from readers. Steve berry is a popular american author of his cotton malone historical adventure novels. Steve berry is the perfect example of the motto never give up trying until you succeed. Dan brownstyle adventure, full of colour and energy good book guide. Justice department to lead the lowkey life of a rarebook dealer. His son has been kidnapped and his bookshop attacked, all because he is the only man alive who knows the whereabouts of the alexandria link the means of locating an.
His son has been kidnapped and his bookshop in copenhagen attacked, all because he is the only man alive who knows the whereabouts of the alexandria link the means of locating the most important cache of ancient knowledge ever assembled. After uncovering the templar legacy, cotton along with his friends henrik and stephanie, as well as his exwife pam and son gary is on the hunt for the lost library of alexandria. Download the alexandria link cotton malone book 2 ebook free in pdf and epub format. Justice department agent cotton malone is intrigued when he sees a purse snatcher fling himself from a copenhagen tower to avoid capture, slitting his own throat on the way down for good measure. Alexandria link was the one available from the library and inside of 2 days reading, i was shocked this was recommended to me. Buy a cheap copy of the alexandria link book by steve berry. The alexandria link the amber room the charlemagne pursuit the paris vendetta the romanov prophecy. The templar knights are then wiped from the face of the earth by the inquisition together with their riches. Steve berry born september 2, 1955 is an american author and former attorney currently living in st.
An open letter to steve berry regarding the alexandria link. The main character is interesting enough and the plot has potential, but it moves along at a snails pace with excessive descriptions of the scenery villages, buildings, forests, gardens, etc. Cotton malone novels,the templar legacy,the alexandria link,the venetian betrayal,the charlemagne pursuit, the paris vendetta,the emperors tomb,the jefferson key,the balkan escape,the devils. Steve berry the library of alexandria was the most ambitious and important collection of ancient knowledge ever assembled. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of myth and legendits vast bounty of wisdom coveted ever since by scholars, fortune hunters, and those who believe its untold secrets hold the. He was also a trial lawyer for 30 years before and during his efforts as a novelist. But his quiet existence is shattered when he receives an anonymous email. Book 2 cotton malone book online at best prices in india on. Pdf the alexandria link cotton malone book 2 download. The knights templars were founded in jerusalem in 1118 to protect the pilgrims visiting palestine at the end of the first crusade of 1096. Youre the only person on earth who knows where to find it. On the heels of berrys new york times best seller the templar legacy, this thriller is based on the mystery of the ancient library of alexandria. He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held elective office for 14 of those years. An open letter to steve berry regarding the alexandria.