The Charlemagne Pursuit (Cotton Malone, #4)
by Steve Berry
The Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 509 pages.
About The Charlemagne Pursuit
As a child, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone was told his father died in a submarine disaster in the North Atlantic, but now he wants the full story and asks his ex-boss, Stephanie Nelle, to secure the military files. What he learns stuns him: His father’s sub was a secret nuclear vessel lost on a highly classified mission beneath the ice shelves of Antarctica.But Malone isn’t the only one after the truth.Twin sisters Dorothea Lindauer and Christl Falk are fighting for the fortune their mother has promised to whichever of them discovers what really became of their father–who died on the same submarine that Malone’s father captained.The sisters know something Malone doesn’t: Inspired by strange clues discovered in Charlemagne’s tomb, the Nazis explored Antarctica before the Americans, as long ago as 1938. Now Malone discovers that cryptic journals penned in “the language of heaven,” inscrutable conundrums posed by an ancient historian, and the ill-fated voyage of his father are all tied to a revelation of immense consequence for humankind.In an effort to ensure that this explosive information never rises to the surface, Langford Ramsey, an ambitious navy admiral, has begun a brutal game of treachery, blackmail, and assassination. As Malone embarks on a dangerous quest with the sisters–one that leads them from an ancient German cathedral to a snowy French citadel to the unforgiving ice of Antarctica–he will finally confront the shocking truth of his father’s death and the distinct possibility of his own.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Steve Berry |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 509 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,874 |
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What genre is The Charlemagne Pursuit?
The Charlemagne Pursuit is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Charlemagne Pursuit worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, The Charlemagne Pursuit has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Charlemagne Pursuit?
The Charlemagne Pursuit has 509 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Charlemagne Pursuit?
The Charlemagne Pursuit was written by Steve Berry. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Charlemagne Pursuit?
The ISBN-13 for The Charlemagne Pursuit is 9780345485790.0.
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