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A practicing attorney, Berry has been writing since 1990. And although his undergraduate degree was in political science, it was his interest in history that led to him to writing international suspense thrillers. Simply put, the books he liked to read became the books he liked to write. He continues to wrap his novels in fascinating secrets, conspiracies, and mysteries from the past (religious prophecy, ancient manuscripts, lost treasure, Vatican intrigue, etc.), concocting dandy plots his readers love to unravel.
Berry credits the nuns who taught him in Catholic school with instilling the discipline needed both to craft a novel and to find a publisher. Indeed, he claims to be the poster child for stick-to-itiveness: It took him 12 years and 85 rejections to finally sell a manuscript to Ballantine Books! Clearly, his perseverance has paid off. Today, his novels appear in 43 countries and 41 languages worldwide.
Olgi
Posted December 27, 2010
I too was sorry I did not read the reviews. Short story is right. Although I am reading The Emperors Tomb now and it does offer a little background info.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 23, 2011
Only complaint was that it was so short. Got me hooked and can't wait to read next book.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 14, 2010
Big Berry fan. Read 'em all. Malone Clone and 100% Cotton, but...respectfully again...disappointed. At least add in some more substance and about 25 pages....
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a good short story (15 pages) from Berry that puts a little background regarding Cassiopeia Vitt and the upcoming full story - The Emperor's Tomb.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This was a short and fun story with one of the characters from the Cotton Malone series, Cassiopia Vitt. I love reading all of Steve Berry's books and for someone who hasn't read him yet, this would be a great story to start with. If you like it, then I would recommend picking up the Cotton Malone series.
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Posted December 13, 2011
I was disappointed, i did not know it was a short story.though, i was looking forward to read Steve Berry, as I enjoy reading his books.
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Posted December 3, 2011
I knew it was a short one, but I was hoping the story would be longer after I started reading it!
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Posted November 14, 2011
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Anonymous
Posted September 14, 2011
Sorry, but I don't believe in paying for short stories. Add them to the back of a novel as a bonus - especially with the high prices for ebooks. Next thing you know we'll be paying one chapter at a time.
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Posted July 20, 2011
Story line was good- a nice teaser for the book.25 pages isnt much for $1, I thought it was going to be at least 50 pages
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Posted May 18, 2011
Extremely short and very disappointing. At least add in some substance. Good promo for The Emperors Tomb though.
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Posted May 9, 2011
The young woman character reminds you of Lara Craft.... just a tease to get you to download the next book...
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Posted January 29, 2011
This short story sucked me in just like Steve Berrys other books. If you lik ehim and are into the Cotton Malone Series, this is great to read before getting into his sixth book in the series.
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Posted December 19, 2010
30 pages of nothing!
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Posted November 27, 2010
My fault. I should have read the description closer. I thought " A book from one of my favorite authors that I hadn't read yet ". It was a really good price too. Shame on you Barnes&Noble.
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Posted October 15, 2010
When they say it's a short story, they aren't kidding!! 26 Pages, wow!! I read and then kept going to back to the web to try and download the rest. I thought my nook was broken... It was only after reading some other reviews that I realized there wasn't anymore. I feel ripped off... Wish it was more clearly identified as a trailer/teaser for the next book, then I wouldn't have wasted my time and the $1.59 for 20 some pages!!!
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Posted October 7, 2010
what a waste, save your money. if this is a test of the e book market by the publisher then they failed.
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Posted October 4, 2010
This was only a chapter of an upcoming book. Save your $1.59 towards the price of the book when it comes out. Love Steve Berry but this was pretty incomplete...felt like it was a money grab.
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Posted October 4, 2010
simply as a primer for The Emporer's Tomb. Shorter than I expected. Wish was a little more detailed, but I am sure there is a reason for it's being a little vague.
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Posted October 13, 2011
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Overview
Steve Berry's first ever eBook exclusive short story finds an adventurer in a strange and forbidding land, in search of a long lost treasure, and very much in harm's way.As a favor to enigmatic billionaire Henrik Thorvaldsen, Cassiopeia Vitt treks into Bulgaria's Rila mountains in search of a buried stash of exceedingly rare artifacts from a bygone civilization: the ancient tomb of a Thracian king. But when her presence is discovered by a shadowy group of Russians secretly mining the area, she needs a way out. Who to trust becomes the question, and her life depends on choosing the ...