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The Atlas Maneuver

Cotton Malone • Book 18

by Steve Berry

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.29 ABR Score (8.5K ratings)
★ 4.24 Goodreads (7.9K) ★ 4.53 Audible (534)
13h 20m Released 2024 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

If you've ever wondered what the U.S. government did with Japan's stolen WWII gold, this audiobook will make you paranoid it's real.

  • Great if you want: WWII conspiracy layered into a modern globe-trotting thriller
  • Listening experience: propulsive and twisty — big reveals land especially hard in audio
  • Narration: Brick navigates Berry's dense plot mechanics without losing momentum
  • Skip if: you're new to Cotton Malone — 18 books in, some history assumed

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About This Audiobook

Former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone finds himself drawn into a deadly conspiracy that spans from World War II's final days to today's digital currency revolution. What begins as a straightforward assignment in Switzerland quickly escalates when Malone becomes entangled in a shadowy conflict between ancient banking institutions and modern intelligence agencies. At the heart of the crisis lies a mysterious wartime treasure and a dangerous plot to weaponize cryptocurrency against global financial markets. When a figure from Malone's past emerges with explosive secrets, he must navigate treacherous terrain across Europe's financial capitals to prevent an economic catastrophe.

Scott Brick delivers another masterful performance in this eighteenth Cotton Malone thriller, seamlessly weaving together historical intrigue and contemporary suspense. His authoritative narration captures both the gravitas of wartime secrets and the urgent pace of modern espionage, while his nuanced character voices bring depth to Berry's complex cast. Brick's measured delivery allows listeners to absorb the intricate financial and historical details that drive the plot, making the audiobook format particularly effective for this information-rich story. The thirteen-hour runtime flows smoothly under his skilled guidance, transforming Berry's latest adventure into an immersive listening experience.