The 14th Colony

A Novel

Bestselling author Steve Berry’s trademark mix of history and speculation is all here in this provocative Cotton Malone thriller, The 14th Colony.

What happens if both the president and vice-president-elect die before taking the oath of office? The answer is far from certain—in fact, what follows would be nothing short of total political chaos.

Shot down over Siberia, ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandr Zorin, a man whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States.

Before escaping, Malone learns that Zorin and another ex-KGB officer, this one a sleeper still embedded in the West, are headed overseas to Washington D.C. Noon on January 20th—Inauguration Day—is only hours away. A flaw in the Constitution, and an even more flawed presidential succession act, have opened the door to disaster and Zorin intends to exploit both weaknesses to their fullest.

Armed with a weapon leftover from the Cold War, one long thought to be just a myth, Zorin plans to attack. He’s aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America’s oldest fraternal organization—the Society of Cincinnati—a group that once lent out its military savvy to presidents, including helping to formulate three invasion plans of what was intended to be America’s 14th colony—Canada.

In a race against the clock that starts in the frozen extremes of Russia and ultimately ends at the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zorin, he must also confront a crippling fear that he’s long denied, but which now jeopardizes everything.

©2016 Steve Berry (P)2016 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Brick sets a page-turning pace by intensifying the drama and the danger and underlining the nail-biting suspense in this thriller filled with conspiracies and intriguing historical information. Listeners should prepare to sit back and enjoy Brick’s riveting and immensely entertaining
performance.”--Booklist

I love this series.

This one does not disappoint. Wow - What a great story line. I'm hooked! I think you'll love this book!!!

jysr loved it

great read very intriguing thank you the auther was great and notice myself really into it

Fascinating read.

Good mix of US history and revived Cold War intrigue. All of the usual characters are here and in great form. Fast paced action.

An exciting thought provoking historical ride!

kinda sad to see things end. Another intriguing story. Can't wait to visit DC again. Seeing sights in a new light.

Fascinating Historical Fiction

This book had me hooked within the first few minutes. I was annoyed by interruptions like work and eating. Of course, Scott Brick is my favorite narrator/reader, so I was drawn by simply seeing his name associated. Great storyline, in addition to the history I learned. Thanks to the author for his notes at the end as well, clearly separating fact from fiction.