The Venetian Betrayal: A Novel (Cotton Malone Book 3) by Steve Berry (MOBI)

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After narrowly escaping incineration in a devastating fire that consumes a Danish museum, Cotton Malone—former Justice Department agent turned rare-book dealer—learns from his friend, the beguiling adventurer Cassiopeia Vitt, that the blaze was neither an accident nor an isolated incident. As part of a campaign of arson intended to mask a far more diabolical design, buildings across Europe are being devoured by infernos of unnatural strength. Born from the ashes is a new Eastern European nation whose ruthless leader will soon draw Cotton into an intense geopolitical chess game against a shadowy cabal of power brokers. The prize lies buried with the mummified remains of Alexander the Great—in a tomb lost to the ages for more than two thousand years. Trekking from Denmark

to Venice to Central Asia, Cotton and Cassiopeia are determined to solve an ancient puzzle whose solution
could destroy or save millions of people—depending on who finds the lost tomb first.

User’s Reviews

From Publishers Weekly In bestseller Berry’s predictable third novel to feature Cotton Malone (after The Alexandria Link and The Templar Legacy), Malone takes on another villain bent on world domination, Irina Zovastina, supreme minister of the Central Asian Federation, who’s plotting to use a bioweapon to destroy Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Malone races around the globe trying to find the means to foil the minister, aided by longtime allies Cassiopeia Vitt, an enigmatic and deadly operative, and his former Justice Department boss, Stephanie Nelle. The answer may lie buried with Alexander the Great’s remains. Both the good and the bad guys let their opponents live in circumstances that make no sense except to prolong the plot, and the genuine mysteries surrounding the death of Alexander the Great receive short shrift. Despite some pedestrian prose (He shook his head. Choices. Everybody made them), this international yarn, full of shoot-outs and explosions, won’t disappoint fans of Berry’s previous action-packed thrillers. (Dec.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. From AudioFile Steve Berry is a master of suspense whose books are consistently entertaining. With THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL, Berry weaves an intriguing tale about the search for Alexander the GreatÕs final resting place and the mysterious healing serum buried with him. The story is farfetched and the characters a bit formulaic; in addition, it helps to have a scorecard to keep track of the villains and heroes. Despite these shortcomings, the novel still succeeds on audio because of reader Scott Brick, who yet again transforms a mediocre book into a great listen. BrickÕs wry reading style is an excellent complement for the convoluted story, and his ability to bring life to central characters Cotton Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt proves just how valuable the choice of performer remains. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine– Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Review Locating the tomb of Alexander the Great has held a fascination for archaeologists and historians ever since his death in 323 BC and it makes perfect plot fodder for this action-packed thriller. Fast paced and engaging. Sunday Express Proves once again that he has a genuine feel for the factual gaps that give history its tantalizing air of the unknown New York Times Berry has gotten better and more ambitious with each of his books…the last 100 pages are as fast-paced as you are likely to find in a novel this year bookreporter.com ‘Pure intrigue. Pure fun.’ Clive Cussler on Steve Berry ‘A major twist… the puzzles are so much fun… radical thinking of the Gospels that’s sure to spark some lively debate … pretty grabby stuff’ Wall Street Journal on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY Complex and fast-moving thriller writing, delivered with a great deal of dash, and shades of The Da Vinci Code’ Good Book Guide on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY Sexy, illuminating … my kind of thriller. Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM ‘Not to be missed. Anagrams and complicated symbology… a complex, well-written, and extremely readable story.’ Library Journal on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY ‘Writes with the self-assured style of a veteran’ Dan Brown Steve Berry is a writer on the rise. David Morrell, author of NIGHTSCAPE and CREEPERS Conspiracies and plots abound … Berry handles his thriller tradecraft skilfully, [and] his descriptions are stellar. Booklist on THE THIRD SECRET International intrigue, swashbuckling action, indestructible hero from the American South… Not to be missed. Kirkus Reviews, on THE ROMANOV PROPHECY –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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⭐ Steve Berry has a knack for taking a piece of history and weaving a fictional story around that history. Berry has used this formula to good effect in everything he has written, including the latest–The Venetian Betrayal. My husband and I listened to the unabridged CDs on a very long road trip, and it kept us entertained for 14 long hours, and then some. But comparing The Venetian Betrayal to his other works, it’s not quite a strong.The piece of history in The Venetian Betrayal is the search for the remains of Alexander the Great. Irina Zovastina is the supreme minister of the fictional Central Asian Federation (a group of former Soviet states). She has an obsession with Alexander the Great and she plans to conquer the same regions that her hero conquered centuries ago. One of the reasons she wants to find Alexander’s remains is that she also believes they will lead her to a draft that will cure HIV/AIDS (a definite stretch). At first, it is rumored that the remains of Alexander are actually buried in St. Mark’s crypt in Venice–thus the book’s name. But Zovastina and her henchmen will leave no stone unturned in their quest for Alexander and in the supreme minister’s master plan for world dominance.In The Venetian Betrayal, Berry brings back the characters from The Alexander Link and The Templar Legacy. They include Copenhagen-bookseller and former US operative, Cotton Malone, Cassiopeia Vitt, Henrik Thorvaldsen, and Justice Department boss Stephanie Nell. They all bring their unique talents to The Venetian Betrayal as they try to stop the evil and diabolical Zovastina. They certainly provide action at break-neck speed.As with all thrillers, The Venetian Betrayal was unbelievable in spots. But I love the historical aspects of all of Berry’s works (in this case, Alexander the Great). Also, I enjoy any story that makes a long car trip seem much quicker. In this respect, The Venetian Betrayal proved to be good entertainment.

⭐ Cotton Malone and comapmy are at it again. He AGAIN gets dragged out of spy retirement and into saving the world. From Copenhagen to central Asia to Venice, this is a helluva journey. I love Berry’s characters and his descriptions of places always allow me to picturre them in my head. I feel as though I have been there.

⭐ I really like Cotton Malone. I struggled to read this book. I got to chapter 32. I couldn’t get into it and Cotton is rarely seen. Got tired of waiting for the story to start. There are too many good books to read to be wasting time on this one.

⭐ If you aren’t familiar with a historical timeframe, by the end of a Steve Berry adventure you will feel you are an expert in the field…Berry’s current outing deals with Alexander the Great – who died in 323 BC literally the king of the world. We know he was mummified and eventually was entombed in Alexandria Egypt – but the tomb was destroyed and his remains disappeared -Cotton Malone is in the middle of a raging fire – that’s how we found him in the Alexandria Link – which was about the Library of Alexandria – in Alexandria which was named that in honor of Alexander, so we have some synchronicity there -The fire isn’t just any fire – it is Greek fire – which was lost when the great civilizations were lost – but someone’s got the formula and is using it – trying to find medallions circa 323 BC – they show Alexander fighting in India -Enter Irina Zovastina, a politician who has united a lot of the ‘Stans’ and has a plan to take over other countries with germ warfare – She also thinks of herself as a modern day Alexander the Great and is in a quest to find Alexander’s tomb and the long lost remedy Alexander’s physician had used to instantly cure him -Clues remain to find the tomb – history tells us that -Where Alexander went, what he admired – all clues – what you will find is Zovanista is no Alexander -But you will find a book that solidifies in the last half to be a great adventure – As always, Berry gives you a what-if scenario -But much thought went into this adventure -Cotton Malone is an excellent character with excellent supporting characters – Total package is thoughtful research by Berry coordinating history with cloak and dagger – Every Berry offering gives you more than just a spy book – you get in and play with history -Good read –

⭐ Another great story weaving history and drama……This one was on sale and I missed reading this story I love all his books great getaway reading

⭐ If you’re familiar with Steve Berry, you know that there’s no way possible to read his novel and be bored. His books start moving, twisting and turning and just don’t stop. In fact, in this book, one of the bad guys changes sides so many times; you’re never really sure exactly where it all ends up… even when the book is finished and the problems & plotline solved.The premise of this book is that Alexander the Great’s tomb is within reach and the good guys are out to stop the bad guys from getting to the tomb and getting the goods to rule the world. Well, not exactly, just kill the world, but hey it’s close enough in fictionland. The major evil-doer is obsessed with Alexander the Great, his mummy and the draught said to cure anything that ails the person who might drink it.Cotton Malone is paired up with Cassiopeia Vitt to solve a world class problem. This time Cassiopeia has the complex problem and Malone is more or less pressed into service by his friend and mentor Thorvaldsen. The adventure starts in Copenhagen, but quickly runs to Venice and then to the Fictional Central Asian Federation (think Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan) and a far western portion of China.The twists and turns in this book are truly amazing. Seriously, following the plot line from one place to another is truly exhausting. Berry has out done himself; I think he’s taken the running all over the planet to a whole new extreme. The great thing about this is that so much is going on; the reader can’t possibly solve the riddle. The bad thing about this is that there’s so much going on that the reader risks losing interest in the whole thing. I found, in several places, that I simply began not to care what was going on at all and just reading to get finished with the whole thing.If you like novels with a bit of adventure, you’ll like this book. Keep in mind, though, that it’s long and it’s action packed and you may find yourself wondering just what the heck is going on at more than one point in the escapade. I gave this book 3 stars, not because it’s not good, but because there’s just too much going on all the time.

⭐ After you read this book. Share with others.Feels like an adventure on a roller coaster.What a movie it would make.

⭐ Cotton is one intelligent man. He and Vitt, though motivated differently are perfect imperfect heroes. The story behind Alexander the Great was riveting and kept me reading past my bedtime.

⭐ Great plot(s) and action. Lots of historical locations and information. Almost as good, as Preston & Child.

⭐ Not pleased with this novel. Too wordy, too slow.

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