The Medici Return
The Medici Return by Steve Berry is a thrilling addition to the Cotton Malone series, published by Grand Central Publishing in 2025. This 416-page novel follows Cotton Malone as he embarks on a quest to uncover a long-lost 16th-century Pledge of Christ, a promise made by Pope Julius II that reveals a substantial monetary debt owed by the Vatican. The narrative intertwines historical intrigue with contemporary stakes, as Malone navigates the mystery surrounding the Medici family of Florence, believed to have vanished without heirs centuries ago.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and mystery as Malone’s investigation unfolds, revealing connections to significant figures in Italy’s political landscape, including the next prime minister and pope. The story delves into themes of historical legacy and the implications of a debt that spans five centuries. With its focus on international crime and historical elements, this edition promises to engage fans of thrillers and detective fiction alike.
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From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest installment in his wildly popular Cotton Malone series, in which Cotton must solve a five hundred year-old mystery–now in development as a streaming series.
Cotton Malone is on the hunt for a forgotten 16th century Pledge of Christ–a sworn promise made by Pope Julius II that evidences a monetary debt owed by the Vatican, still valid after five centuries–now worth in the trillions of dollars. But collecting that debt centers around what happened to the famed Medici of Florence–a family that history says died out, without heirs, centuries ago.
Who will become the next prime minister of Italy, and who will be the next pope? Finding answers proves difficult until Cotton realizes that everything hinges on when, and if, the Medici return.
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