Product Description

The ancient order of the Knights Templar possessed untold wealth and absolute power, until the Inquisition destroyed them and their riches were lost forever.

But some people don't believe in 'forever'.

Ex-agent Cotton Malone used to work for Stephanie Nelle in the US Justice Department. Now Nelle wants his help to crack a series of puzzles that have confounded experts for centuries - and could lead to the legendary lost treasure of the Knights Templar.
 
But someone else is on the trail - someone prepared to commit the ultimate crime to win the ultimate prize. Malone and Nelle find themselves in a heart-stopping race through the villages, castles and cloisters of Europe in pursuit of a secret that, in the wrong hands, could bring the world to its knees.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15703 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Review

'A major twist midway through the story . . . the puzzles are so much fun . . . radical thinking of the Gospels that's sure to spark some lively debate . . . pretty grabby stuff'

(Wall Street Journal )

'Not to be missed. Anagrams and complicated symbology abound, and comparisons to The Da Vinci Code are inevitable, but Berry distinguishes himself with a complex, well-written, and extremely readable story.'

(Library Journal )

'Writes with the self-assured style of a veteran'

(Dan Brown on Steve Berry )

'Steve Berry is a writer on the rise.' (David Morrell, author of NIGHTSCAPE and CREEPERS )

'Conspiracies and plots abound . . . Berry handles his thriller tradecraft skilfully, [and] his descriptions are stellar.' (Booklist on THE THIRD SECRET )

'Sexy, illuminating . . . my kind of thriller.' (Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM )

'International intrigue, swashbuckling action, indestructible hero from the American South. . . . Not to be missed.' (Kirkus Reviews, on THE ROMANOV PROPHECY )

'Pure intrigue. Pure fun.'

(Clive Cussler on Steve Berry )

'Pacy, action packed and intriguing' (Adelaide Advertiser )

'Steve Berry has a knack for tackling historical mysteries...Fabulous!' (Woman's Day, Australia )

'A seamless blend of fact and fiction...a first-class thriller...gripping...enlightening' (Waikato Times, NZ )

About the Author
Steve Berry lives on the coast in Georgia, USA, with his wife and daughter. He is a lawyer who has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and Russia.

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Customer Reviews

a page turner - the very best I read for a long time
I had already read and enjoyed two of Steve Berry's thrillers but the Templar Legacy really outshines them. Steven Berry had become better and better with each of his novels. From page one the reader gets hooked and swept into the story. There is not a single moment of boredom waiting for you, the story develops sytematically and the surprises are not coming out of the blue. The personalities are well descripted and one feels very comfortable with them. One can understand. The message is powerful too. Till the very last the tension is kept.

While reading I was reading this book I was always annoyed when I had to stop... It is a real page turner and the best book I have read for a long time. My only regret: it had to cme to an end! Thanks very much Mr Berry for the thrilling time yu gave me.

I would love to have given it more than 5 stars....

You will enjoy this book!!!

Great Story with a good mix of fact/fiction
The story starts well and grips you right from the beginning. What i liked (strangely) about this book is the fact that it is written almost as if a script for a film. There are lots (60 plus) chapters and at times these even describe 2 events occuring simulataneously. This i really enjoyed as it made the book very easy to pick up for 20 mins and read a bit while the tea is cooking etc. You dont have to 'designate' time to read it.

I am by no means religious and have little interest in it but, i found the latter sections of the book very thought provoking. Although Steve Berry doesnt take full credit for his ideas, he does add his own slant on things, which is done well.

If you are into lost treasures, myth, legend, etc. etc. This book is for you but also offers a lot more besides.

The writers notes at the end are also useful as they distinguish between fact and fiction. It left me thinking about how much truth lies within the tangled mystery of the Knights Templar.

Not your average da Vinci Code copy
I was fortunate enough to be able to read an advance reader's copy of this. I expected a da Vinci clone but I was wrong. This is a story that stands on its own and is very exciting. The action is continuous but not over done. The connection between scholars researching Rennes-le-Chateau and the remaining members of the order of the Templars is lots of fun and keeps the pages turning well into the night. The story starts in Copenhagen then travels to the Languedoc region in France. I found it entirely satisfying and intend to buy a copy for myself when it comes out.