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The Bishop's Pawn: A Novel (Cotton Malone, 13) Hardcover – March 20, 2018

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The first case of New York Times bestseller Steve Berry’s iconic hero, Cotton Malone.

History notes that the ugly feud between J. Edgar Hoover and Martin Luther King, Jr., marked by years of illegal surveillance and the accumulation of secret files, ended on April 4, 1968 when King was assassinated by James Earl Ray. But that may not have been the case.

Now, fifty years later, former Justice Department agent, Cotton Malone, must reckon with the truth of what really happened that fateful day in Memphis.

It all turns on an incident from eighteen years ago, when Malone, as a young Navy lawyer, is trying hard not to live up to his burgeoning reputation as a maverick. When Stephanie Nelle, a high-level Justice Department lawyer, enlists him to help with an investigation, he jumps at the opportunity. But he soon discovers that two opposing forces―the Justice Department and the FBI―are at war over a rare coin and a cadre of secret files containing explosive revelations about the King assassination, information that could ruin innocent lives and threaten the legacy of the civil rights movement’s greatest martyr.

Malone’s decision to see it through to the end ―― from the raucous bars of Mexico, to the clear waters of the Dry Tortugas, and ultimately into the halls of power within Washington D.C. itself ―― not only changes his own life, but the course of history.

Steve Berry always mines the lost riches of history ―― in The Bishop's Pawn he imagines a gripping, provocative thriller about an American icon.

Book 13 of 18

Cotton Malone
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352 pages
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English
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Minotaur Books
Publication date

March 20, 2018
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6.34 x 1.21 x 9.47 inches
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1250140226
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978-1250140227
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The Bishop's Pawn: A Novel

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"A compelling historical mystery with a terrific payoff...he nails it. Berry’s most personal novel to date.”
- Associated Press

“As fast-paced and exciting as all his previous books, this is another winner in the author’s best-selling series. Berry’s fans will not be disappointed. He has a knack for presenting alternative history that seems as though it might be true.” – Library Journal (starred review)

“Berry's most personal novel to date.” – Associated Press

“An effective conspiracy yarn.”- Publishers Weekly

"[An] exciting tale of historical intrigue." -- Booklist

“Berry has always ‘hit it out of the park’ with his books; with this, he’s basically hit it to the moon and back. It is that good. Berry is outstanding, taking people on a hunt through the past that brings even more suspense to a crime that has never been forgotten.” – Suspense Magazine

“This Cotton Malone case is a fast-paced, heart-pounding thriller with dark corners and passageways. The action hits the ground running and does not let up until the end. Steve Berry is a talented author who shakes things up by presenting alternate versions to historical events.” – RT Book Reviews

“Berry mixes historical facts with his own fictions in a manner that readers of this terrific series have come to love. The Bishop’s Pawn…keeps the suspense building until the final pages. It’s one of the best books in a wonderful series.” – Connecticut Post

“As fast-paced and exciting as all his previous books, this is another winner in the author’s best-selling series. Berry’s fans will not be disappointed. He has a knack for presenting alternative history that seems as though it might be true.” – Library Journal (starred review)

“Berry doesn’t so much as up the ante here as change the game. And the result is a tour de force that’s everything a great thriller is supposed to be.” – Providence Journal

“Bery deftly weaves historical facts and made-up fiction.” – Florida Times Union

“A riveting adventure told in Berry’s trademark style of pairing meticulously researched history with unexpected twists.” – Southern Seasons

About the Author

Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cotton Malone novels (The Bishop's Pawn, The Malta Exchange), among other books, and several works of short fiction. He has 25 million books in print, translated into 40 languages.

With his wife, Elizabeth, he is the founder of History Matters, which is dedicated to historical preservation. He serves as an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and was a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its co-president.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Minotaur Books; First Edition / First Printing (March 20, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250140226
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250140227
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.34 x 1.21 x 9.47 inches

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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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Gil McKee

Awesome book, a great historical read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018

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While obviously fiction, one can’t help but wonder if there might be some truth in what Steve has conjured up.

While today we still struggle, both individually and corporately with racial strife, poverty and moral direction in our country, I can’t help but be thankful for the sacrifices of many that have brought us to where we are.

It takes many people, broken people, working to overcome their brokenness, to achieve any societal change. But someone has to first have the recognition of a need for change and the fortitude to push for that change no matter the cost, privately or publicly.

Martin Luther King, was indeed a broken and sinful man, as we all are, so his greatness was not to be found in his moral leadership, but rather his fortitude to see and understand his fate and direction given clarity through a”dream” and to follow that “dream” at all cost. He is a mentor and a leader to many that wish for life in our country to be different. When we can recognize a weakness without diminishing a strength is when we can truly learn from others.

God has used broken men throughout history to accomplish great things. Moses, David, Peter, Paul, Thomas Jefferson, General Patton, and yes, even Barack Obama. He has steered history through broken men to accomplish a completed purpose.

Thank you Steve Berry for a thoughtful, insightful, and even fun story. Your book has created much to think about and not just the supposed plot, but rather the larger picture of where we are as a country and have we seen even a portion of King’s “dream” fulfilled?

Thanks again, and I look forward to your next book and seeing where Cotton goes.

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Travis Hayden

The Bishop's Pawn is a step...

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023

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The Bishop's Pawn is a step in a different direction for the Cotton Malone series. I say this because not only is this book 13, but it takes place chronologically first in the series recounting the starting days of Cotton Malone joining the Magellan Billet. The central mystery surrounds the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Steve Berry, in my honest opinion, tackled this mystery with grace. The Bishop's Pawn was not only eye-opening and informative, but was captivating from beginning to end. Berry decides to tell this story from Malone's POV and only Malone's. While also being told strictly in first person, which is very different from the rest of the series. It was a little jarring at first, but ultimately pays off in the long haul. Another great installment for Cotton Malone.

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018

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The wonderful joy of reading a story never gets old for me. In fact, there are many times one can find me scouring online retailers for my next book to read or add to my watchlist. Steve Berry’s novels are some of the ones I love getting lost in because he takes historical facts and weaves a riveting novel. At the end of his books, he kindly separates fact from fiction and sometimes I am amazed at what was real when I thought it was fiction. Sometimes I read the facts of a historical place, event or person and am astounded by what I didn’t know!
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a man I have admired for a very long time though there is much I am still learning about him, his life and his writings. Steve Berry portrays J. Edgar Hoover’s actions that involved Rev. King along with some interesting characters. What makes this Cotton Malone novel unique is that it goes back to the beginning of Cotton’s career with the Magellan Billet, and it is written entirely from Cotton’s point of view.
Cotton Malone was originally a Naval JAG Officer and is suddenly thrust into a world of spies, action, danger and more that he is totally unfamiliar with, and occasionally he remarks how he learned from his first mission’s mistakes. The author does a supreme job of bringing the reader into the story and keeping them glued to the book all the way till the very surprising ending!
I appreciate the historical facts that Steve beings to his books and readers, as well as the excellent thrills he weaves into a novel. I was totally unprepared for the ending of the novel let alone how many twists and turns the plot took. How the author has some characters’ actions have dire consequences makes me wonder where he ever got the idea to write that part of the story. The author along with his wife visited many of the places mentioned in the story that still exist. I desire to learn more about Rev. King, Jr. and read his writings.
Don’t miss this novel as it is released near the anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. While there are parts of the story based on truth and other parts are fictional, it isn’t based on any conspiracy theories. When I finished the book, I did think this an event that changed the face of America, politics and life. I cannot help but wonder what will come next from the pen of Steve Berry. I hate to wait a year, but I know however long it takes the thrills and suspense are so worth the wait!

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BOB

A Great Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2023

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What can I say, another great read, I can't get enough of Steve Berry's "Cotton Malone" character, action all the way.

C douglas

This Story Works

Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2018

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Berry does a masterful job weaving history with fiction to create a mesmerizing and gripping story. Good historical fiction leaves you wanting to know more about the truth of what actually took place. With pacing, nuance and detail, that’s what The Bishop’s Pawn does.

Usha Meenakshi

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Reviewed in India on April 25, 2019

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Great read

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P. N. Hoare

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Reviewed in Germany on April 17, 2018

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Yes I accepted the refunds, thank you very much and hope it will be clear next time. Best regards from Rick Hoare.

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Warren JB

A Different Cotton

Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2018

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I enjoyed the first person narrative Berry using in tnis novel. It better explores who Cotton Malone was and what he has become. Always interesting to fill in some of tbe back story. Set within the last year of Martin Luther King and the race equality struggle of the 1960s Berry reminds us the struggle continues today. The every living Cotton dodging death multiple times a day is still the focus for those readers who need the thrills but this book is much more.

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