# The Devil's Bible: A Cotton Malone Novel by Steve Berry

The Devil's Bible is a Cotton Malone novel by Steve Berry built around a kidnapping and a demand for the Codex Gigas. Its Sweden-set international mystery also involves a disputed manuscript return, shifting alliances and characters from Cotton's past.

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- Language: en-CA
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- Price: 27.55 CAD
- Previous price: 40.00 CAD
- Discount: 31%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:14:04.859Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 3888

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## At a glance

- Cotton Malone is called to Sweden after the king's younger sister is kidnapped.
- The ransom demand is the Codex Gigas, described in the listing as an 800-year-old illuminated manuscript.
- The plot connects Sweden, the Czech Republic and Russia, with much of the action around Stockholm and the Baltic Sea.
- Cassiopeia Vitt joins Cotton as shifting alliances make the case personal.

## Pros

- Combines a present-day kidnapping plot with a manuscript's history and its contested return.
- The Sweden and Baltic Sea setting gives the international thriller a specific geographic and historical backdrop.
- A substantial 400-page print length allows room for multiple returning characters and changing alliances.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Author: Steve Berry
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publication date: Feb. 17 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 1538770601
- ISBN-13: 978-1538770603
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 567 g
- Dimensions: 16.38 x 3.33 x 23.88 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of Cotton Malone novels and international mystery thrillers.
- Readers drawn to plots involving historical manuscripts, disputed cultural artifacts and political intrigue.
- Fans of stories that mix historical context with kidnapping and action.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a compact read, given the listed 400-page length.
- Readers who prefer a consistently straightforward storyline or pacing, as customer feedback is mixed on story flow and whether the book jumps around.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the historical information and research, and some readers find the story engaging and page-turning. Others say it is not exciting for them or that the storyline does not flow and jumps around. For readers interested in the manuscript's history and international setting, the historical material may be a draw, but feedback suggests the narrative rhythm is not consistent for everyone. The aggregate ratings lean positive, while ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Readers appreciate the historical information and research.
- Negative themes: Some readers find the story unexciting or not enjoyable.
- Negative themes: Some report that the storyline does not flow or jumps around.
- Mixed feedback: Engagement and pacing work well for some readers but not others.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Devil's Bible about?
Cotton Malone is drawn into the search for a kidnapped royal and the Codex Gigas, amid competing claims over the manuscript and an international conspiracy.
### Is this part of the Cotton Malone series?
Yes. The title identifies it as a Cotton Malone novel, and the plot also features Cassiopeia Vitt.
### What format and length are listed?
The listing gives a print length of 400 pages, but does not specify the binding or other format details here.
### What do customers say about the book?
Feedback praises the historical information and research for some readers, while others report that the story is less engaging or that its flow and pacing jump around.

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