afox98's review against another edition
3.0
Really more like 3 1/2 stars. I liked the story but there were parts I just skimmed, and for the last quarter of the book, I was just wanting it to be done because it seemed to be dragging. Cotton Malone is back and gets dragged into a mess in the fictional Central Asian Federation, where the supreme minister lets her ambition and ruthlessness dominate her rule. Her obsession with Alexander the great guides her as she and her cohorts develop biological weapons. She was absolutely vicious. Cotton and his friends and colleagues get involved when it is discovered that the supreme minister had a friend killed in her pursuit of elephant medallions related to Alexander the great. Lots of interesting history about Alexander.
special_k82's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
amygibbs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
5.0
Enough historical facts to be fascinating. Enough action and suspense to be entertaining. Enough character interaction to keep you guessing. Never, though, can I get enough of Cotton Malone!
aschembra76's review against another edition
3.0
Another interesting adventure with Cotton Malone. This time, we explore Venice, Italy and central Asia in search of Alexander the Great's lost tomb... and the cure for HIV/AIDS. It makes you wonder if something out there exists -- both the cure and the tomb -- and when it might be discovered. Hopefully in our lifetime.
If you're looking for adventure, I recommend the Cotton Malone series. This is the third in the series and you don't have to read them in order, though, I do recommend reading the first one just so you can get to know who each of the characters are and why they are relevant to each story.
If you're looking for adventure, I recommend the Cotton Malone series. This is the third in the series and you don't have to read them in order, though, I do recommend reading the first one just so you can get to know who each of the characters are and why they are relevant to each story.
hblackwell's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book more than the previous book I read of Steve Berry’s - The Templar’s Legacy. I liked the lay out of the book and the topic feels timely. Lots of talk of warfare with viruses and a fictional cure for HIV/AIDS. We learn more about Cotton Malone’s friend, Cassiopeia, in this book which is nice! I’m looking forward to reading more of Steve Berry’s books.
dhilderbrand's review against another edition
3.0
I hadn't read the previous books with these characters which detracted a little, but I enjoyed the story.
eluse9's review against another edition
4.0
More of the same for Malone and crew, except looking at Alexander the Great instead of the bible.