I just finished reading The Last Kingdom, the latest Cotton Malone thriller by Steve Berry. I like this series, and enjoyed reading this latest offering. In this installment, Malone helps the CIA investigate the possible existence of a deed signed by the last king of Hawaii, giving the Hawaiian Islands to King Ludwig II of Bavaria (Mad King Ludwig). It is believed that Germany intends to find and trade this deed to the Chinese for favored trade status, among other benefits. It is a fast read, and I recommend it, even though Berry gives a very favorable portrayal of fictional US President Warner Fox, who very much resembles Donald Trump. Berry is no doubt a conservative Republican, but if you can ignore the minor intrusion of political views, it is still a good read.
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