Given the general strangeness that goes on in modern-day Russia, the notion of restoring the tsar's throne is one of the less daffy ideas floating around out there. It could, of course, be argued they already have a tsar, though only a de facto one. Nonetheless, say the Russians decided an absolute monarchy with all the trimmings is the way to go. How might that turn out?Steve Berry gave that scenario a whirl, and The Romanov Prophecy is the result.In an unspecified time that looks like the midd...

I enjoyed this suspense/mystery/thriller with a historical bend. These kinds of books are a nice change of pace from what I usually read, so that's probably why I enjoy the few I do read. I have long been fascinated with the Romanov family and the tragedy of their eventual demise, and recently have been listening to /reading a nonfiction book on the family & Russia itself at that time. I got so interested in it, that I went through my book shelves and pulled a few fictional stories about them to...

This is a story about Rasputin's alleged prophecy about the famous Russian Romanov royal family. How daughter Anastasia and her brother Alexie might have survived the execution of their family. If so, will there be descendants of them? Find out in this book which I would have given 5 star except for the fact of the f-word being used where it did not need to be since it added nothing the story.

I enjoyed reading friends on goodreads reviews. I am also a Russian history nut and have traveled to St Petersburg and the Peter and Paul Fortress. This was such a fast paced intriging book that I read it in a couple of days. I think the mystery surrounding the missing children's bodys will never be solved. So, we have our wonderful imaginations to keep us interested.By the way, I found the Amber room not as exciting. I have seen the real Amber room and and the privilege to speak with a Russian

This was a fantastical what-if story that really kept the pages turning quickly. I love that Steve Berry incorporates a lot of factual history and traditions into his storylines. He is a quality writer with a keen imagination. I still feel sorry for the Tsar and his family every time I read an account about thier last days in the House of Special Purpose.

I continue my illogical and inexplicable fascination with Russian history with this historical novel based on The Romanov dynasty. In the last decade, I have read dozens of books, novels and historical texts about Russia and the Soviet Union -- with a bizarre emphasis on the early secretive Soviet Space program. I have no clue how I developed this passion. This is one of Steve Berry's early novels. His writing has since improved but the story here is quite good, once you cut him some slack about...

 This is a good read. It’s fun, with all the detail and history you expect from a Steve Berry thriller. The pacing is excellent, if not a little forced at times. Overall, it’s a great read and makes for a solid book.

This was the first Steve Berry novel I've read and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot is fast moving and contains a significant amount of Russian history and culture considering this is a thriller. Some people might find the plot a bit straightforward. For those needing a complex plot to analyze, this probably isn't the right book. But the book moves along quickly through a DaVinci Code like search for clues to an ancient mystery. The author also weaves a plausible and compelling

Any ideas on why books aren't rated for language/content? Anyway, the story line was interesting enough but I stopped reading the book because of the language. Note to authors; "F-bombs" really aren't necessary to add emphasis to a situation, it just creates characters who lack the capacity to express themselves with any degree of intellegence

What I didn't like about this novel? Pretty much everything. I disliked the writing style (to put it mildly), I couldn't relate to the characters and I found the plot extremely dull. The whole thing seemed like a Hollywood blockbuster. A very dull and crazy unrealistic Hollywood blockbuster. I kept rolling my eyes. Lord (the protagonist) pretends he doesn't speak Russian (often for no particular reason) and this magically saves his life all the time. Nobody suspects he might indeed speak the lan...

I choose this book to read because it was about the Romanovs. There was brief time in my life where I was interested in the last czar's family so the title caught my eye. I'm still interested in the topic, just not to the same degree. The action never stops in this book. I think that's something that appeals to lots of readers. I don't always like the fast pace, but I have to admit, it does encourage you to continue reading. Even though I've done my own research into the Romanovs, I have no idea...

Didn't really like this book at all. The only reason I kept reading was because I found some of the story that was actually about the Romanovs fairly interesting. If a book has either the Romanovs, Cesare Borgia, ancient Greece/Rome, or Arthurian legend, chances are...I'll like it. So it is saying a lot that I didn't like this book. If you like formulaic conspiracy books (a la Da Vinci Code) it is possible you might like it. But I hate those kinds of books. Small people caught up in something bi...

This book is a stand alone novel by Steve Berry. What grabbed my attention towards this book was the title. Having always entertained a fascination for Russian history and knowing Berry's skill on good research, I was very much interested in reading it. As the case with all Berry books, this too is a combination of history and fiction. I enjoyed reading history, although I feel he could have avoided the gruesome details on the massacre of the Imperial family. I also enjoyed the story based on th...

Two long days of mowing the yard and I finished this intriguing tale. Yes- another audiobook. Berry can weave an interesting tale- well plotted and put together. Miles proved to be quite the resourceful- and lucky- protagonist. i pretty much knew how it would end- but the getting there kept me wondering and guessing.

To begin with 4 1/2 stars. What a book. Started off a little slow and I missed having the normal notes page with some explaining from historical perspective. Other than that, this book is super charged with some great stories. I had the audio version. Read or listen to your heart's content and enjoy!

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...

I've been a big fan of Steve Berry's thrillers for more than 10 years now. I especially like the historical mysteries as much as the action in the stories. I have been keeping up with his main series about Cotton Malone. This one, published in 2004, is one of the earlier books that Berry wrote, and is not in the Cotton Malone series. The protagonist is a lawyer named Miles Lord and the setting at the beginning and in much of the book is Russia. It seems that the Russian people have voted to ret...

This was 4th book by the author I read and enjoyed it very much because it focuses on the Romanov legacy. His recurring character in his other books is not in this one, which I thought strange, and I thought it to be a good touch that the main character is a black man, fluent in Russian and well-educated. You don't find many books where African-Americans are thrust in the role of hero.It's full of suspense, action, and leaves you wondering if the Romanov generation is alive and well. With the fa...

Let me just say that I know nothing about Russia (except what I wrote in a report for 4th grade), yet this book was wonderful.Even with all the history, the backstory, the politics, Steve Berry pulls off a wonderful thriller.I have become very interested in the history of the Romanovs and Russia since finishing this book a few weeks ago. I have become a permanent fan of Steve Berry; I have read his 2 of his other works (3rd Secret, Templar Legacy) and can't wait to read The Amber Room.This book

Like Dan Brown, Steve Berry is a guilty pleasure kind of read for me. And for the record, I don’t care much about historical accuracy (or inaccuracy, in Brown’s case,) I just like alternate history and the way these authors spin their stories.I’ve read only 2 other books by Berry so far: The Amber Room and The Venetian Betrayal. I’ve come to like Cotton Malone as a protagonist in Venetian, so it took a while to adjust to someone different, like Miles Lord here in The Romanov Prophecy.I got used