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The Templar Legacy: A Novel (Cotton Malone) Audio CD – Audiobook, February 27, 2007

by Steve Berry (Author), Brian Corrigan (Reader)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,439 ratings
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The ancient order of the Knights Templar possessed untold wealth and absolute power over kings and popes . . . until the Inquisition, when they were wiped from the face of the earth, their hidden riches lost. But now two forces vying for the treasure have learned that it is not at all what they thought it was–and its true nature could change the modern world.

Cotton Malone, onetime top operative for the U.S. Justice Department, is enjoying his quiet new life when an unexpected call to action reawakens his hair-trigger instincts–and plunges him back into the cloak-and-dagger world he thought he’d left behind.
It begins with a violent robbery attempt on Cotton’s former supervisor, Stephanie Nelle, who’s far from home on a mission that has nothing to do with national security. Armed with vital clues to a series of centuries-old puzzles scattered across Europe, she means to crack a mystery that has tantalized scholars and fortune hunters through the ages by finding the legendary cache of wealth and forbidden knowledge thought to have been lost forever when the order of the Knights Templar was exterminated in the fourteenth century. But she’s not alone. Competing for the historic prize–and desperate for the crucial information Stephanie possesses–is Raymond de Roquefort, a shadowy zealot with an army of assassins at his command.
At the end of a lethal game of conquest, rife with intrigue, treachery, and craven lust for power, lies a shattering discovery that could rock the civilized world–and, in the wrong hands, bring it to its knees.
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    7 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Random House Audio
  4. Publication date
    February 27, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 1.1 x 6 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0739343114
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0739343111
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“Magnificently engrossing, with wonderful characters and a plot that speeds, twists, and turns. Pure intrigue, pure fun.”—Clive Cussler, author of Sacred Stone

The Romanov Prophecy

“Perfect for thriller fans and history buffs alike. Fabulous plot twists.”—David Morrell, author of The Protector
“Compelling . . . adventure-filled . . . a fast-moving, globe-hopping tale of long-lost treasure and shadowy bad guys.”—San Francisco Chronicle
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“Controversial, shocking, explosive . . . rich in a wealth of Vatican insider knowledge and two thousand years of Virgin Mary visitations. The Third Secret will change our view of the relationship between religion and wisdom.”—Katherine Neville, author of The Eight

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Audio; Abridged edition (February 27, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 7 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0739343114
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0739343111
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.1 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,439 ratings

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Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of seventeen Cotton Malone adventures, five stand-alone thrillers, and several works of short fiction. His books have been translated into 41 languages with over 25,000,000 copies in 52 countries. They consistently appear in the top echelon of The New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller lists. Somewhere in the world, every thirty seconds, a Steve Berry book is sold.

History lies at the heart of every Steve Berry novel. It’s his passion, one he shares with his wife, Elizabeth, which led them to create History Matters, a foundation dedicated to historic preservation. Since 2009 Steve and Elizabeth have crossed the country to save endangered historic treasures, raising money via lectures, receptions, galas, luncheons, dinners, and their popular writers’ workshops. To date, 3,500 students have attended those workshops, with over $1.5 million dollars raised.

Steve’s devotion to historic preservation was recognized by the American Library Association, which named Steve its spokesperson for National Preservation Week. Among his other honors are the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award; the Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award given by Poets & Writers; the Anne Frank Human Writes Award; and the Silver Bullet, bestowed by International Thriller Writers for his philanthropic work. He has been chosen both the Florida and Georgia Writer of the Year. He’s also an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board. In 2010, a NPR survey named The Templar Legacy one of the top 100 thrillers ever written.

Steve was born and raised in Georgia, graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held elective office for 14 of those years. He is a founding member of International Thriller Writers—a group of nearly 6,000 thriller writers from around the world—and served three years as its co-president.

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Juli
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read! Full of details, suspense and intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2010
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Wow! What a fantastic read. Whatever I was expecting for this novel, Berry totally exceeded my expectations. I'm a huge fan of the Templar conspiracy theories and Berry has gone above and beyond in his rendition of the Templar wealth and legacy.
This book is typical Berry, details upon details upon details... there's so much information and details cross referenced in this book, I have no idea how Berry kept it all straight. I ended up having to keep everything straight on a tablet just to keep up!
There are so many twists and turns, double crosses and triple crosses that the end couldn't possibly be guessed. Berry does all of this with ease that makes the reader feel comfortable with where he's going with the novel. He's put an exceptional amount of research into getting his facts straight (which they are) and managed to create an ending that was very believable. One could certainly see this ending actually be true
As a Quaker, I was completely comfortable with the arguments being made about the Bible and the New Testament. They were not presented in such a way as to be offensive and the contradictions presented on the New Testament were accurate... they do exist.
However, if you are extremely conservative, you might not appreciate the discussion, such as it is, as it does question the basis of Christianity it's self. The discussions take on a Gnostic approach to Christianity, question the matter of "Faith" and that God was instrumental in guiding the forming of the New Testament and what books made it into the Old Testament (the Torah is not complete as the Old Testament).
Approach this novel as a work of fiction. It's done so well, that it could nearly be taken as "Fact", much like the DaVinci Code. Remember, while the facts that define this book are real, the route to the solution and the solution of the puzzle are the author's imagination, which is really what makes this so completely awesome.
By far, on the top 5 favorite books of all time... I love this book. I will likely read it again, as there's no way to get all of the details and information that the Author wants you to have in one read. Love it!
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J. Tant
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017
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I bought this on a whim - I've heard some good things about Berry and I have to say, his writing style did not disappoint. And yes, it's entirely fair to say this is, er, "inspired" by Dan Brown.

But I think it goes a little far to call it an outright knockoff. Cotton Malone makes for an intriguing protagonist, and the story moves along within his characterization. By that I mean I don't have to suspend a whole lot of disbelief to accept startling leaps of insight and intuition from the characters.

The story itself is, well, I'm not sure it matters. I mean, the plot for thrillers doesn't have to be documentary-quality. Suffice it to say that facts cited aren't inaccurate, the story itself is plausible and works with its own internal logic, and it's not something that makes me roll my eyes. There are certain sequences in the book that had me turning pages...well, pressing the Next Page button on my Kindle anyway.

In short, it's an enjoyable read...a good overview of history to make it accessible to the interested lay reader, enough facts to keep it interesting for those who know more about the history in question, and Berry does interesting things with it all to turn it into a work of fiction. It's a good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Templars
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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Although this is a novel, it has great
history about the Templars, which the author clarifies at the end of the book.
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Katherine
3.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Better
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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In The Templar Legacy, Cotton Malone is on the hunt for the hidden treasure of the Knights Templar concealed for hundreds of years. Others are also on the trail, and they will not hesitate to eliminate those who stand in their way. Amidst the arrogance and greed, Cotton must form an unlikely alliance if he is to survive. Will the pact hold, or will he die just when the treasure is within his grasp?

The Templar Legacy is first of the Cotton Malone Series and is full of action and adventure. Steve Berry is a gifted storyteller, and I enjoyed the page-turning suspense and the historical references. However, the story reminded me a bit of Dan Brown’s books, as the author has the urge to discredit the New Testament text. It would have been a better story, had it not strayed into mysticism and Gnosticism. If you want to read The Templar Legacy, read it for the quest, but don’t take it as gospel truth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Templar novel.
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2023
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Really enjoyed reading this book, it gave me many events to ponder and keep me reading non stop for hours!
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Eddie
3.0 out of 5 stars Fonte para entender o enredo de outras obras
Reviewed in Brazil on May 4, 2021
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Para aqueles que querem saber um pouco mais sobre os temas abordados em
O Código da Vinci e National Treasure este livro serve muito bem. Apesar de abordar o tem a de forma menos eficiente. O mistério não serve para guiar o enredo. A aventura toma lugar da história e por isso a leitura torna-se cansativa as vezes. Poderia ser bem melhor, se o autor tivesse focado na evolução da humanidade
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Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent fiction thriller based on the Templars.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2023
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An excellent fiction thriller based on the Templars. It is hard to pinpoint what is truth and what is speculation by the author. A good read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Base para otros temas de la familia de Jesús y los Templarios.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 27, 2018
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Cautivadora desde sus primeras páginas, manejo de datos históricos novelados al propio estilo de Steve Berry. Base para otros autores para el tena de la familia de Jesús...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great journey through history and adventure.
Reviewed in Australia on June 20, 2021
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The blend of history, adventure and lateral thinking is a delight for those wanting intellectual intrigue with a dash of daring. A bit of escapism enjoyed and knowledge gleaned.
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