Steve Berry writes historical conspiracy thrillers built around lost documents, secret societies and modern investigations into disputed or hidden parts of the past. The Templar Legacy introduces former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone, a bookseller who becomes involved in a hunt connected to the Knights Templar. Later Malone novels use subjects ranging from the Tudor monarchy and the US Constitution to Napoleon, treasure and wartime secrets, usually linking historical research to present-day political danger. Berry's books are fast, puzzle-led and international, with archives, coded clues and historical speculation carrying the plot. They fit historical thriller, conspiracy fiction and treasure-hunt adventure, particularly for readers who enjoy Dan Brown-style mysteries with a recurring professional protagonist. Read more Less