Simply put, if you've liked the previous Cotton Malone books(The Templar Legacy, The Alexandria Link), you will love this latest installment.
After reading all of Dan Brown's books, I found myself becoming increasingly more intrigued by international and historical, if not religious, thrillers. After doing a search of "like" authors on Amazon, I came across Steve Berry. I started with his first novel, The Amber Room, and have been captivated by him ever since.
With each book, he seems to grow more and more confident in his style and it's certainly evident in The Venetian Betrayal.
One does not need to read the previous 2 Cotton Malone books to enjoy this one or follow the plot line, but take my advice; start with The Templar Legacy and The Alexandria Link. Follow it up with this novel and you will not be disappointed. |