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The Columbus Affair: A Novel Audiobook
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As a special bonus, this audiobook download also includes a recording of the short story, The Admiral’s Mark, read by Scott Brick. He was called by many names—Columb, Colom, Colón—but we know him as Christopher Columbus. Many questions about him exist: Where was he born, raised, and educated? Where did he die? How did he discover the New World? None have ever been properly answered. And then there is the greatest secret of all. From Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author, comes an exciting new adventure—one that challenges everything we thought we knew about the discovery of America. Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Tom Sagan has written hard-hitting articles from hot spots around the world. But when a controversial report from a war-torn region is exposed as a fraud, his professional reputation crashes and burns. Now he lives in virtual exile—haunted by bad decisions and the shocking truth he can never prove: that his downfall was a deliberate act of sabotage by an unknown enemy. But before Sagan can end his torment with the squeeze of a trigger, fate intervenes in the form of an enigmatic stranger with a request that cannot be ignored. Zachariah Simon has the look of a scholar, the soul of a scoundrel, and the zeal of a fanatic. He also has Tom Sagan’s estranged daughter at his mercy. Simon desperately wants something only Sagan can supply: the key to a 500-year-old mystery, a treasure with explosive political significance in the modern world. For both Simon and Sagan the stakes are high, the goal intensely personal, the consequences of opposing either man potentially catastrophic. On a perilous quest from Florida to Vienna to Prague and finally to the mountains of Jamaica, the two men square off in a dangerous game. Along the way, both of their lives will be altered—and everything we know about Christopher Columbus will change.
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"Longtime fan of all Steve Berry's books, and this one didn't disappoint. He frequentky uses historical mysteries in his books, and his plotline of Christopher Columbus and the destruction of the 2nd Jewish temple by the Romans may be his best yet. Highly recommend for any fan of this genre."
— Ryan (4 out of 5 stars)
The Columbus Affair Listener Reviews
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" Interesting page turner in spite of "shallow" characters. "
— Dan, 2/13/2014 -
" Interesting twist to Christopher Columbus and a neat little thriller. "
— Autumn, 2/12/2014 -
" Very interesting premise regarding Columbus' true motive for traveling west. Very well written and exciting. Love that he always has a section at the end which separates fact from his fictional writing. Great read! "
— Anne, 2/5/2014 -
" Intriguing premise to story. Formulaic plot. Seems like he just mailed in this one. Where was his editor? "
— Bill, 2/1/2014 -
" I enjoyed this mixture of historical fact mixed with historical "might be true". Settings in Jamaica and Prague...very interesting. "
— Caroline, 1/30/2014 -
" Very interesting. For anyone interested in learning a little history ( and not the history that they taught you in school) about Christopher Columbus. "
— Gail, 1/29/2014 -
" Steve Berry's books are very good. Characters that are well thought out and a plot that keeps moving. This particular book, however, is not one of my faves. It wasn't what I thought I was getting into. His other books I thought were better. "
— Cindy, 1/16/2014 -
" Not as good as some of Berry's other books. Slightly slower paced and drawn out longer than necessary, but still action-packed and interesting nonetheless. I really enjoyed the interesting take on Christopher Columbus and Judaism. "
— Ellen, 1/7/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this interesting book. Looking forward to more books about Tom and Alle Sagan. "
— Edith, 1/3/2014 -
" Another great book by Steven Berry.. They are my favorite to read. Always a great store plus a lot of history with it.. Fantastic..!!! "
— Jackie, 1/1/2014 -
" It was an interesting read historically wise but Steve Berry just has too many plots and conspiracies in his novels. "
— Madeline, 10/21/2013 -
" Enjoyed the questions he raises. "
— Melinda, 10/12/2013 -
" "The Columbus Affair" is a must read for all who are drawn to the mysteries of world history. The recount of Columbus' actions and biography masterfully interweave proven facts and imagination. "
— Beverly, 7/3/2013 -
" Steve Berry does a masterful job of mixing history with fiction. "
— Mike, 6/17/2013 -
" This book did not get great reviews but I really enjpoyed it. "
— Gail, 5/3/2013 -
" Another good book by Berry, although not my favorite. Just not the same without Malone. What I liked the most was the history behind the story. It covered a part of history I'm not very familiar with, which was great. Overall, a good story by a great author. I look forward to his next novel. "
— Kelsey, 3/20/2013 -
" I love books in which fact mingles with fiction, especially when the facts are things I hadn't heard before and the book sends me off on a search to find out more. This book certainly fit the bill. A good holiday read that whets the appetite for more information on the topic. "
— Cynthia, 3/9/2013 -
" too many characters...too much everything! "
— Judy, 2/22/2013 -
" S'ok. A watered down version of a Dan Brown Novel without as believable as a plot. "
— Jessica, 11/29/2012 -
" Good historical fiction adventure. Fun entertainment for a lazy afternoon! "
— Trish, 11/24/2012 -
" pretty good, but drags in places "
— Laurie, 10/30/2012 -
" A good stand alone novel- not my favorite but not a waste of time. Steve Berry never disappoints! "
— April, 9/24/2012 -
" A stand alone book. Enjoyed it; has the usual twist and turns. A good read "
— Steve, 9/22/2012 -
" Excellent as always with any book by Steve Berry! Pages just kept turning. "
— Ellen, 9/3/2012 -
" This book was absolutely amazing and without a doubt one of the best novels I've read in quite a long time. The concept is awsome and the writing is crisp and moves along at a good pace. If you're looking for something different to read I highly recommend this book. "
— A.D., 8/6/2012 -
" Steve Berry's latest literary offering did not disappoint me in the least. The story is absolutely fascinating and I really had a hard time putting down my mp3 player whan it was time for meals or bed. I know I've found a real winner when that happens! "
— James M., 7/21/2012 -
" I thought this was a marginally ok book but Mr. Berry is in serious need of a good editor. His writing style is simple overwrought and way to wordy. I liked the idea for the story but I almost gave up due to the poor writing. "
— Faye M., 7/9/2012 -
" This novel offers plenty of historical intrigue but overall I was only mildly satisfied with it. The characters are underdeveloped and the story is too uneven. It's worth a listen but just don't go into it expecting a literary masterpiece. "
— David W., 6/28/2012 -
" This is an incredible novel based on a great idea. The writing is fantastic and the story is fast moving with seemingly unceasing action. "
— C.G., 6/14/2012 -
" This was quite a unique and thrilling historical fiction novel. The idea to base a novel of this genre on the life of Chrispher Columbus was rather brilliant and makes for a very enjoyable read. "
— B.D.F., 5/22/2012
About Steve Berry
Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of seventeen Cotton Malone and four stand-alone novels, among other books and works of short fiction. He has twenty-five million books in print, translated into forty languages. He is an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and a founding member of International Thriller Writers. With his wife, Elizabeth, he is the founder of History Matters, which is dedicated to historical preservation.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.