Steve Berry represents the first new author I have read in an effort to complete my "New Author Challenge" which was issued a week or two ago. And, fortunately for me, he did not disappoint. I am fascinated by the Russian Revolution and the sad fate of the Romanovs, and Berry's novel explores the possibility of the line surviving the massacre and coming forward in the present day. The action was constant and I liked the Miles Lord character because he was human and made human mistakes (like falling for the bad guys' trap). While the novel did not blow me away, I did pick up more of Berry's works, and plan to read them in the future.

Alexi and Anastasia survived the massacre? There were seemingly 2 bodies missing from that pit dug up from the 90's, which DNA tests show to be that of the royal family. And so this author picks up the fascinating plot and weaves his magic......riddles a la Da Vinci Code, double cross, murder and mayhem. Typical Steve Berry. Another must read.

Very intriguing book based on the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent murder of Russia's royal family. I think I enjoyed the romantic possibility, that this book explores, of 2 of the Tsar's children actually surviving and also the idea of a Tsar being reinstated in Russia.

I have to admit, I had to suspend disbelief more than once while reading this; for instance, I wondered just how many times the main character, Miles Lord, could escape/survive attempts to kill and torture him. I also found the relationship between Lord and Petrovna one that seemed typical somehow in other books; the Bondish protagonist assisted by a good-looking female sidekick.

Great book and worth the read, especially if you enjoy adventure and political intrigue.

if you loved the Davinci Code and Angels and Demons you will love this book. Lots of action twists and turns. made me want to learn more about the underlying history .