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Cotton Malone Books In Order (Full List)

Cotton Malone is a series of 17 books by Steve Berry. The first book published in the series is The Templar Legacy in 2006. Here is a complete list of Cotton Malone books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. The Templar Legacy (2006)

In "The Templar Legacy" by Steve Berry, a deadly secret is concealed within a medieval treasure, and former U.S. Justice Department agent Cotton Malone must navigate a treacherous path in order to unravel the mysterious plot and protect the world from its devastating consequences.

  • 📇 511 Pages
  • 📝 127,750 - 153,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

2. The Alexandria Link (2007)

In "The Alexandria Link" by Steve Berry, former U.S. Justice Department agent Cotton Malone embarks on a perilous quest to uncover a deadly secret hidden within ancient texts. A thrilling race across continents awaits, where history, mystery, and danger intertwine.

  • 📇 462 Pages
  • 📝 115,500 - 138,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

3. The Venetian Betrayal (2007)

In "The Venetian Betrayal," Steve Berry takes readers on a thrilling adventure through the intricate web of global conspiracies involving a lost library, secret codes, and a dangerous race against time that reaches the heart of Venice's labyrinthine mysteries.

  • 📇 608 Pages
  • 📝 152,000 - 182,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 20 Hours Reading Time

4. The Charlemagne Pursuit (2008)

"The Charlemagne Pursuit" by Steve Berry is a thrilling historical adventure, taking readers on a quest for lost treasure and hidden knowledge, as a former Justice Department agent races against time to unravel the secrets of Charlemagne's empire.

  • 📇 509 Pages
  • 📝 127,250 - 152,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

5. The Paris Vendetta (2009)

In "The Paris Vendetta" by Steve Berry, follow former U.S. Justice Department agent, Cotton Malone, as he delves into an international conspiracy surrounding the lost treasure of Napoleon, leading him on a thrilling journey across Paris and uncovering secrets that could change history.

  • 📇 496 Pages
  • 📝 124,000 - 148,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

6. The Emperor's Tomb (2010)

In The Emperor's Tomb, Steve Berry takes readers on a gripping historical adventure, as protagonist Cotton Malone races against time to uncover an ancient secret buried deep within China's Forbidden City. Action-packed and brimming with ancient mysteries, this thrilling novel is a treasure trove for fans of historical fiction.

  • 📇 436 Pages
  • 📝 109,000 - 130,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

7. The Jefferson Key (2011)

In "The Jefferson Key" by Steve Berry, a thrilling blend of history and conspiracy unfolds as former government operative Cotton Malone races against time to decipher a cryptic cipher that could unlock a devastating secret hidden within Thomas Jefferson's legacy.

  • 📇 456 Pages
  • 📝 114,000 - 136,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

8. King's Deception (2013)

In Steve Berry's gripping thriller, "King's Deception," former government agent and treasure hunter Cotton Malone uncovers a dark secret that could shake the foundations of the British monarchy. A rollercoaster ride of political intrigue, historical puzzles, and pulse-pounding suspense.

  • 📇 612 Pages
  • 📝 153,000 - 183,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 20 Hours Reading Time

9. The Lincoln Myth (2014)

In "The Lincoln Myth" by Steve Berry, an electrifying blend of history and fiction takes readers on a thrilling quest for a hidden truth as former government agent Cotton Malone races against time to unravel the mystery surrounding Abraham Lincoln's sudden death.

  • 📇 429 Pages
  • 📝 107,250 - 128,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

10. Patriot Threat (2015)

In "Patriot Threat," Steve Berry weaves an electrifying tale of treacherous conspiracies, hidden history, and a race against time as Cotton Malone, former Justice Department operative, must uncover the truth behind a long-lost treasure and its terrifying implications for the modern world.

  • 📇 386 Pages
  • 📝 96,500 - 115,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

11. The 14th Colony (2016)

In Steve Berry's gripping thriller, "The 14th Colony," former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone is drawn into a deadly conspiracy involving a forgotten Soviet plot and a race against time to stop a devastating act of terrorism on American soil.

  • 📇 450 Pages
  • 📝 112,500 - 135,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

12. Lost Order (2017)

In "Lost Order" by Steve Berry, enter the perilous world of hidden secrets as former U.S. senator Cotton Malone faces deadly adversaries and races against time to unravel a sinister conspiracy shaped by America's enigmatic past.

  • 📇 493 Pages
  • 📝 123,250 - 147,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

13. Bishop's Pawn (2018)

In Steve Berry's Bishop's Pawn, explosive secrets buried in America's turbulent past resurface as former government agent Cotton Malone races against time to uncover the truth behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. A high-stakes conspiracy thriller that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.

  • 📇 352 Pages
  • 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

14. The Malta Exchange (2019)

In "The Malta Exchange" by Steve Berry, a deadly secret buried in the heart of the Vatican sets off a race against time, leading Cotton Malone to Malta, where history, politics, and treachery intertwine in a thrilling web of intrigue.

  • 📇 401 Pages
  • 📝 100,250 - 120,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

15. The Warsaw Protocol (2020)

In "The Warsaw Protocol" by Steve Berry, former operative Cotton Malone embarks on a perilous hunt for a legendary treasure hidden within the depths of Poland. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and historical secrets, this thrilling international adventure will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

16. The Kaiser's Web (2021)

In Steve Berry's thrilling novel "The Kaiser's Web," former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving hidden treasure, secret societies, and a deadly web woven by the influential German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II.

  • 📇 426 Pages
  • 📝 106,500 - 127,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

17. The Last Kingdom (2023)

"The Last Kingdom" by Steve Berry is an exhilarating historical thriller set in ancient times, where a brave hero battles against treachery, secrets, and the looming threat of conquest. Join this captivating journey that blends action, mystery, and superb storytelling.

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time