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Ekaterinburg, Russia: July 16, 1918. Ten months have passed since Nicholas II’s reign was cut short by revolutionaries. Tonight, the White Army advances on the town where the Tsar and his family are being held captive by the Bolsheviks. Nicholas dares to hope for salvation. Instead, the Romanovs are coldly and methodically executed. Moscow: Present Day. Atlanta lawyer Miles Lord, fluent in Russian and well versed in the country’s history, is thrilled to be in Moscow on the eve of such a momentous event. After the fall of Communism and a succession of weak governments, the Russian people have voted to bring back the monarchy. The new tsar will be chosen from the distant relatives of Nicholas II by a specially appointed commission, and Miles’ job is to perform a background check on the Tsarist candidate favored by a powerful group of Western businessmen. But research quickly becomes the least of Miles’ concerns when he is nearly killed by gunmen on a city plaza. Suddenly Miles is racing across continents, shadowed by nefarious henchmen. At first, his only question is why people are pursuing him. But after a strange conversation with a mysterious Russian, who steers Miles toward the writings of Rasputin, he becomes desperate to know more–most important, what really happened to the family of Russia’s last tsar? His only companion is Akilina Petrov, a Russian circus performer sympathetic to his struggle, and his only guide is a cryptic message from Rasputin that implies that the bloody night of so long ago is not the last chapter in the Romanovs’ story . . . and that someone might even have survived the massacre. The prophecy’s implications are earth-shattering–not only for the future of the tsar and mother Russia, but also for Miles himself. Steve Berry, national bestselling author of the phenomenal thriller The Amber Room, once again delves into rich historical fact to produce an explosive page-turner. In The Romanov Prophecy, the authentic and the speculative meld into a fascinating and exceptionally suspenseful work of fiction.
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"This was the first Steve Barry book I read and I have to say my favourite. This story explores the mystery of the Romanov family and what may or may not have happened to Princess Anastasia. It is fast paced and full of historical information without being overwhelming. Enough mystery to keep me wanting to read to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book."
— Simone (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Sexy, illuminating, and confident…a globe-trotting treasure hunt packed with exotic locales, sumptuous art, and ruthless villains. Steve Berry writes with the self-assured style of a veteran.”
— Dan Brown -
“Magnificently engrossing, with wonderful characters and a plot that speeds, twists, and turns. Pure intrigue, pure fun.”
— Clive Cussler -
“Readers who enjoy the books of Dan Brown and Daniel Silva will enjoy The Romanov Prophecy, too. This is a wild roller-coaster ride, with explosive action and compelling suspense, delving into one of the great mysteries of our time.”
— Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author -
“Compelling…adventure-filled…a fast-moving, globe-hopping tale of long-lost treasure and shadowy bad guys.”
— San Francisco Chronicle -
“A solid tale a cut above—and then some—many thrillers on the market.”
— Publishers Weekly
The Romanov Prophecy Listener Reviews
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" More D'Vnci genre. I'm over reading this topic. Gotta mmove on. "
— melody, 2/13/2014 -
" Favorite Steve Barry book "
— Eva, 2/9/2014 -
" A really good read in historical fiction, illustrating what might have happened to the deposed czar's family, executed during the Russian Revolution, 1918. I enjoyed it immensely. "
— Jean, 2/5/2014 -
" Not very well written. The story line was entertaining to a point and it was a fast read. "
— Merry, 2/4/2014 -
" The Romanovs meets Da Vinci Code. Should have been right up my street. Was a DNF. "
— Anna, 1/27/2014 -
" Would have been so much better had they not finally just discovered the true outcome of the Romanov family around the time this was published. "
— Lisa, 1/24/2014 -
" Whim purchase. Engaging plot. Love me some conspiracy theories. Liked the fast paced action. "
— Rochelle, 1/18/2014 -
" Not his best book but a good read "
— Mattias, 1/18/2014 -
" Good book, but too easy to put down. "
— Ashley, 1/11/2014 -
" I really loved the Romanov history thrown into the story throughout the book. Lots of suspense and a very quick read! "
— Emily, 1/5/2014 -
" This book was very intriguing. I would compare it to "The DaVinci Code" or "Angels and Demons." Lots of historical perspective on Russia, and the search for the heir to the Russian czars. Fascinating. "
— Sydney, 12/24/2013 -
" I love Russian history and books that make you think... this combines both pleasures in one easy to read package. "
— Kat, 12/13/2013 -
" Really enjoyed the fast-paced story and the Russian setting, but I think some of the bad language was a little unnecessary. "
— Christa, 12/1/2013 -
" This was a fun read. A little predictable, but I love that I can learn something while still enjoying the ficitonal adventure. Good enough for me to read another of Berry's books next time I'm in need. "
— Kelsey, 11/20/2013 -
" Miles Lord, American lawyer, is in the process of finding out if his law firm's candidate for the Tsar of Russia is legitimate when he is a target for murder. At first I was not interested in Russian history but this book made it fascinating. Great read. "
— Rhodora, 11/3/2013 -
" I'm a big fan of Steve Berry...his book are a lot like Dan Brown. This was a good story that incorporates history into the storyline. "
— Katey, 10/10/2013 -
" I had never read anything from Berry and was pleasantly surprised to find him. I look forward to reading more from him... "
— Cindy, 9/11/2013 -
" Very similar to Dan Brown's books. Lots of fast paced action, improbable get-aways, historical references, etc. "
— David, 7/23/2013 -
" The book was a recap of the demise of the Russian Imperial family during the Russian revolution of communism. I learned more than I knew about the event and the author put his own unique twist to the event. The book dragged in a few places and I did not connect with the characters very well. "
— Gerald, 7/8/2013 -
" The main character took a really LOOOONG time understanding how careful and suspicious he should be. He had certainly never read a book like this or he would have understood to be mistrustful of everyone. Apart from this, the book held in its grip. "
— Tiina, 10/22/2012 -
" Nice to pass time with.... "
— Alejandra, 6/26/2012 -
" The story of the Romanoffs wrapped in a modern-day mystery thriller. I love this genre. "
— Barbara, 3/20/2012 -
" I liked it better than Da Vinci Code because it didn't fall apart at the end. "
— Sarah, 10/11/2011 -
" Enough detail to make the story plausible in the reader's mind -- the writer definitely did his research -- the main character is so perfect he's almost not interesting -- still, it was a fun airplane read -- "
— Molly, 9/25/2011 -
" Fun book that is in the tradition of Dan Brown. Conspiracy theories, a bit of history, a bit of tale and a race against a bad guy. Who could ask for more. I think that this was Steve Berry's best book to date. "
— Analisa, 7/17/2011 -
" Very enjoyable, clean and action packed. Not mind boggling since I've read about the Romanovs before. "
— Marita, 5/12/2011 -
" If you like Dan Brown you like Steve Berry. "
— April, 5/8/2011 -
" This was a fun read. The pace is excellent and the book is well researched. The facts are woven in so well it makes it all real. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. "
— Cindy, 5/6/2011 -
" Slow to get into but stick with it. Speeds up midway. "
— Robin, 4/22/2011 -
" My fascination with Russia was further fed by this good novel. Berry has the skill to take readers to where his characters are. "
— Judie, 4/22/2011 -
" This book was fantastic. It throws you right into the action from the get go. My favorite thing about Steve Berry's books is that it's almost like reading a history book as well. <br/> <br/>The characters are well writen the story even more so. "
— Andrea, 4/19/2011 -
" sad. it's a sad story, how could it not be sad since it's true? somewhat disappointing in the end... so was the story! "
— Kani, 4/19/2011 -
" this was a re-read; not as good as I remember it, but still very good; not Berry's best, but again, good "
— Mhd, 4/16/2011 -
" It was so okay, I felt the ending was rushed and some of the stuff could have been left out..... "
— Heather, 4/4/2011 -
" recommended by Candi Prizer. This book was a good "in betweener" as it was light read with an interesting and thrilling spy plot. "
— Wendy, 3/24/2011 -
" I thought that this book was pretty good, especially the plot line. It kept me on the edge of my seat at was very rich and interesting. I'm not really interested in history books, but the way Berry presented the information and back story was well done. "
— Kasey, 3/18/2011
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 Paul Michael
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.