Book Reviews of The Venetian Betrayal

Another in the Cotton Malone series with this one finding us on a search for the tomb of Alexander the Great. Old favorite characters return to play their parts. A power mad leader of the Central Asian Federation is obsessed with finding the tomb plus a mysterious draught that can serve to heal. Crazy lady has stockpiled some deadly viruses which she plans to unleash on her neighbors. Our heroic team also seeks the same goal. The book moves quickly and there are some interesting hints about a cure for AIDS which spurs on at least one member of Cotton's team. A good end of summer read.

This is a very complex book with lots of characters and many different plots. In the beginning it's very hard to keep track of who are the good guys and who aren't. Along the lines of The Da Vinci Code as far as religious undertones and adventure spanning Europe are concerned. I enjoyed this more than The Da Vinci Code as the religious elements are muted and not the focus of the story. I really enjoyed the hero, Cotton Malone, an ex-US Justice worker (kinda CIA like) and the heroine, Cassiopeia Vitt, a current US justice worker. They get roped into the whole ball of wax by the president of the US himself. All in an effort to stop a mad despot ruler of a country in what was once Russia from taking over the world through biochemical means. I couldn't put this book down and found it edge of your seat suspenseful.

A good fast moving story.

This is a fun and light book. Sort of blends history and future and action together.

Finally! A Steve Berry book I actually enjoyed. I knew there had to be something people saw in him. Maybe there were fewer characters or something, but I was able to actually enjoy reading and following the story line. I love how the end hints at a Cassiopeia and Cotton love interest...hm...we shall see. I'm actually looking forward to The Charlemagne Pursuit.

a nice book for a fun adventure. I love books that blend history and fiction.

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