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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.

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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)

“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

About the Author

STEVE BERRY is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of a dozen Cotton Malone novels and several standalones. He has 20 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 on the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and was a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its co-president.

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File Size: 1967 KB
Print Length: 352 pages
Publisher: Minotaur Books (March 20, 2018)
Publication Date: March 20, 2018
Sold by: Macmillan
Language: English
ASIN: B074ZRSMQK
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Sandra H.

Just not as good as I had hoped.

March 27, 2018

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I really wanted to like this book and there are parts of it I did. A feasible theory based on a real person - a controversial, charismatic, flawed man who made a difference and became a martyr by being assassinated. Was this a carefully thought out and orchestrated killing engineered by the powers that be or by the man himself? Fascinating premise wound into a novel by an author who does it so well.....just not this time. Somehow it just misses...it seemed to drag in so many places I would lose interest which is unusual in a Steve Berry story.

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Carlos T. Mock

Not as good as his other work

April 5, 2018

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The Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry Cotton Malone #13

As Mr. Berry tells us: "The idea for this book has swirled around my head for more than a decade, but I delayed its writing until 2018 and the fiftieth anniversary of the King assassination." It's amazing that it's been that long since Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination and we still are as ignorant of what happened as we were then. Most likely we'll never know the truth.

That said, I find Mr.Berry's interpretation of the events that lead to MLK's death quite interesting, and probably raise more questions than it answers. One thing I do believe, his death gave an ulterior meaning to MLK's life. Mr. Berry's take is a blend of facts and fiction, something that makes it quite interesting and I found it to be appropriate to remember MLK's life.

Narrated from the first person point of view, it showcases Cotton Malone's first mission as a member of the Magellan Billet. This is Berry's first take on that point of view and I did not care as much for it. Would have loved it better if he has used several points of view as he always had in the past.

Nonetheless, I felt it was a good way to pay tribute to MLK's legacy!

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Sabaidi

One long chase.

April 1, 2018

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Just gave up on it. One long chase from one lucky escape to another. Skipped lots to return to the plot but couldn't finish. Agree with the comments in the 2 star group.

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Robert James Vandevoort (Ahwatukee, Arizona)

The Bishop's Pawn: Made for Googling!

April 18, 2018

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For fans of the previous twelve Cotton Malone novels, by author Steve Berry, his most recent novel “The Bishop’s Pawn”, takes the reader back eighteen years when Stephanie Nelle plucked Cotton from his navy legal position to take on an assignment for the Justice Department. This was not a normal assignment and within 48 hours Cotton had earned his spurs that would make him eventually the first recruit in the secretive Magellan Billet of the Justice Department.

History has still not fully shown the possible role of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI in the murder of Martin Luther King on that dark April day in Memphis in 1968. A former operative of both the FBI & CIA, who lives in Cuba, has files accounting for the role of the FBI in the murder and he is willing to exchange them for a 1933 Double Eagle, the most valuable coin in the world. One of Martin Luther King’s lieutenants has such a coin, although how he happened to have it, is a mystery.

Cotton’s boss, Stephanie Nelle, learns of the planned exchange of the Double Eagle for the files, which are now on a sunken ship in the Dry Tortugas, and sends Cotton to retrieve the files before the ex-operative from Cuba can retrieve them from the sunken ship. As it turns out, there are several retired FBI agents who worked for Hoover, that do not what their roles in the MLK murder known. They will do anything to get those files. The fireworks, as in all Cotton Malone novels, thus begins with fury.

This story is a combination of novel and fact, and at times it was a case of which is fact and which is not. Considering that it is fifty years this month since MLK was murdered, it was important to have an iPad nearby for constant googling, as this reader’s memory was somewhat faded from that era.

Finally, as one returns to 2018, it is curious that there continues to be mysteries within the FBI, both from Hoover’s days to the current political days, that hopefully will eventually made known.

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Gil McKee

Awesome book, a great historical read!

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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Maureen Hood

Gone too far

April 10, 2018

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This book is off the deep end. Berry has finally gone too far in assuming that we can suspend all belief in reality to follow his story. In the middle of a life threatening situation, the characters all stop to have meaningful, informative discussions before they shoot at each other and escape. Oh please. I had to skip a great deal of this one. And I’m sorry for that because the story of racial inequality is an important one to be learned. Berry turned this important issue into phony theater.

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Warren Steffey

Early Cotton

A flashback to Cotton's early years. Somewhat fantastic plot. I finished it, but wish I had spent my money on something else.

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Doc Murphy

Engaging part of US history

Interesting lead up and potential concepts surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Engaging read. Still wondering who shot Kennedy.

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His best.

This is by far, his best Cotton Malone book. As a 60 year old, I remember first hand the events described in the book. The turmoil of that time marked this country for all time.Read more

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Robert Weir

Great Book!

I enjoyed it and learned a lot . Great Book.

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A compelling version of what could have happened

This was one of those, "I don't want to put this down" books. I don't usually like this narrative style, but it works here quite well.Read more

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Dianna Lynn Hudock

One of the best books I have read in a very long time

One of the best books I have read in a very long time. Mr. Berry a creative slant to a historical figure.

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Gerald Gainer

characters were boring, moved slow

I have read all of Steve Berry's books. This just didn't work, I lived during this era, and Martin Luther King Was not God.Read more

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Another good tale!

Kind of sagged here and there but a good story.

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