Now, I’m new to the works of Steve Berry. I have heard the titles of his other books slip from the mouths of others but had never had an inkling to pick up a copy of one of his books.

And then, I was asked to review his newest book, The Emperor’s Tomb which was released on November 23rd.

My thoughts:

A page turner. I couldn’t set it down. I read it from cover to cover in less then 24 hours.
Yes.
All 446 pages of it.

It was a great read and I am looking forward to backtracking through his works and am hopeful they all read just as well.

Here is a brief summary of the book:

“The tomb of China’s First Emperor, guarded by an underground army of terra-cotta warriors, has remained sealed for more than 2,000 years. Though it’s regarded as one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, the Chinese government won’t allow anyone to open it. Why?”

That question is at the heart of a dilemma faced by former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone, whose life is shattered when he receives an anonymous note carrying an unfamiliar Web address. Logging on, he sees Cassiopeia Vitt, a woman who’s saved his life more than once, being tortured at the hands of a mysterious man who has a single demand: “Bring me the artifact she’s asked you to keep safe.” The only problem is, Malone doesn’t have a clue what the man is talking about, since Cassiopeia has left nothing with him. So begins Malone’s most harrowing adventure to date–one that offers up astounding historical revelations, pits him against a ruthless ancient brotherhood, and sends him from Denmark to Belgium to Vietnam then on to China, a vast and mysterious land where danger lurks at every turn.

If you’ve read any of Berry’s books or are just being introduced to him, I strongly recommend checking him out. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has sold 11 million books worldwide. Other works by Berry include, The Paris Vendetta, The Charlemange Pursuit, The Venetian Betrayal, The Alexandra Link, The Templar Legacy, The Thrid Secret, The Romanov Prophecy and The Amber Room.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book at no cost to me in exchange for my honest review.