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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  lilyfyrestorm | Nov 30, 2009 |  I had never read Steve Berry before this novel. I checked it out from the library because I wanted a book to listen to while traveling to work. I am so glad I did. I am interested in reading other books by Steve Berry now. While the characters do seem a bit stereotypical to me, the historical elements, even though sometimes fictionalized, gave interest to the novel, and buoyed up the narrative. Overall, the book was an excellent book. (  ) whiteknight50 | Nov 15, 2009 | Book2 in the Cotton Malone series This daring and thrilling novel opens with a confrontation between Malone and his ex-wife Pam over the handling of their teenage son’s kidnapping and their narrow escape from the fire bombing of his bookstore. This has all the appearances of an attempt to blackmail Cotton into revealing a secret he sworn to never disclose…the existence of the Library of Alexandria. This sudden turn of events has Cotton returning to his roots as a secret agent and teaming up with wife Pam. They are lead from Amsterdam, on to Lisbon, England and to the Sinai desert as they follow a series of clues that will hopefully lead them to the Library and the safe release of their son. This is one fast paced and intriguing tale that intertwines facts with fiction beautifully. Pros and cons of different religious believes of the world are questioned and of course, like the last novel another secret society comes to light with its members of influence and power both political and financial. As usual some may find this controversial. Mr. Berry has resurrected his full cast from “The Templar Legacy” and provided another wild adventure full of double crossing to leave the reader breathless and quite entertained. I enjoyed the author’s take on what I consider a James Bond –Indiana Jones type of thriller. (  ) Tigerpaw70 | Oct 30, 2009 | Second in the Cotton Malone series, this book is based on the premise that modern translations of the Old Testament are not consistent with the original versions. A rich and powerful Austrian businessman has discovered a way to benefit from the resulting outrage that would result in Israel if only this could be proven. But those original texts are long lost to history so there is no way of knowing the truth. Unless - what if the ancient library of Alexandria wasn't completely destroyed after all? So, he kidnaps Cotton Malone's son to ensure Cotton's cooperation in revealing his knowledge of the "Alexandria Link". Consistent with the other Berry novels I've read - lots of action, lots of fantasy. Predictable but fun. (  ) sjmccreary | Oct 25, 2009 | This was a very complex book in that not only was it a complex thriller, it was also full of history and political drama. Granted, the historical references in some instances were pure fiction, but it definitely held my attention and drove me to the conclusion. The Alexandria Link is the second in the Cotton Malone mysteries by Steve Berry (a friend, I hear, of Dan Brown and his books are very much in the same vein). Cotton is a retired federal agent who is drawn back into a situation that he thought was buried. His son is kidnapped and the ransom request is not money. He must reveal the whereabouts of a person who he secreted away years before and only he knows where the person is. The evolving story is intricately woven between the search by Cotton and events that are handled by Cotton's former boss and his friend. The Alexandria Link is the search for the lost library of Alexandria and the historical nuances are very compelling. Compounding this search with the political unrest of the Middle East, kept me intrigued. ( ) cyderry | Oct 17, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0345485750, Hardcover)Cotton Malone retired from the high-risk world of elite operatives for the U.S. Justice Department to lead the low-key life of a rare-book dealer. But his quiet existence is shattered when he receives an anonymous e-mail: “You have something I want. You’re the only person on earth who knows where to find it. Go get it. You have 72 hours. If I don’t hear from you, you will be childless.” His horrified ex-wife confirms that the threat is real: Their teenage son has been kidnapped. When Malone’s Copenhagen bookshop is burned to the ground, it becomes brutally clear that those responsible will stop at nothing to get what they want. And what they want is nothing less than the lost Library of Alexandria.A cradle of ideas–historical, philosophical, literary, scientific, and religious–the Library of Alexandria was unparalleled in the world. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of myth and legend–its vast bounty of wisdom coveted ever since by scholars, fortune hunters, and those who believe its untold secrets hold the key to ultimate power. Now a cartel of wealthy international moguls, bent on altering the course of history, is desperate to breach the library’s hallowed halls–and only Malone possesses the information they need to succeed. At stake is an explosive ancient document with the potential not only to change the destiny of the Middle East but to shake the world’s three major religions to their very foundations. Pursued by a lethal mercenary, Malone crosses the globe in search of answers. His quest will lead him to England and Portugal, even to the highest levels of American government–and the shattering outcome, deep in the Sinai desert, will have worldwide repercussions. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:08 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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The Alexandria Link would make an excellent movie, as well. One I'd be much more excited to see than The DaVinci Code. (