Silver Cross

Nick Journey #2

by B. Kent Anderson

History professor Nick Journey and federal agent Meg Tolman return in Silver Cross, the thrilling sequel to B. Kent Anderson's Cold Glory.

When her friend is murdered, Tolman rushes to North Carolina to investigate. She finds a vast conspiracy hanging on a letter from Napoleon III to Confederate president Jefferson Davis, pledging French aid to the Confederacy for the “Silver Cross.” The letter was lost when confederate spy Rose Greenhow drowned just yards from Confederate soil.

Tolman asks history professor Nick Journey for his help, and soon the two are following a treasure map deep into the west Texas desert. Hot on their trail are others desperately trying to cover up the existence of the Silver Cross, including Ann Gray, a freelance assassin gone rogue, and her former employers, a secretive group known only as the Associates.

As horrifying acts of domestic terrorism erupt throughout the country, Journey and Tolman seek an answer to the 150-year-old riddle before it's too late.

Genres: Historical Fiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 2012

About the author

B. Kent Anderson is an award-winning novelist, journalist and broadcaster. He has worked as a radio announcer and producer since age fifteen, served a stint in marketing for a symphony orchestra, and is currently a features writer for Oklahoma-based Slice Magazine.

He is the author of the contemporary, Civil War-based thriller Cold Glory, published by Forge in October 2011. The second book in the series, Silver Cross, will be released in November 2012. Under the pseudonym David Kent, he also authored the Department Thirty series in 2003-06.

He lives in Oklahoma City, where he is always on the lookout for more historical intrigues and is at work on his next novel.

Reviews

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new author for me and I found a winner. We start off with a prologue that takes us back to 1864 with a Confederate spy on a ship off the coast of North Carolina. She is carrying a letter from Napoleon III addressed to Jeff Davis offering French economic and military aid to the Confederacy in exchange for the "Silver Cross." Then Mr. Kent begins developing a contemporary conspiracy that reaches the upper echelons of Washington D.C. As the plot develops he begins to expose a very complicated morass like peeling the proverbial onion. This is a good one. The only reason I didn't give this book my highest rating is that I don't think I like the protagonist well enough to sit down and chat with her over a cup of coffee.

[Beverley Bacinski-Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Kept me interested the whole time!

I didn’t want to put this book, or it’s précurseur, Cold Glory, down. I’ve searched for other novels by this author, but,sadly, have found none...

[Gerald Matzke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a real thriller. The plot was complicated but through investigative experience and scholarship the plot unraveled one step at a time. The action was non-stop. It took place in several locations, some of which were familiar and that added to the enjoyment of this novel.

[Miriam Ezra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as good as the other in the series! I wish he'd written more books. These were super fun. There was a little bit of an odd "spicy" scene in this one which I didn't like but it lasted less than a page so I have survived it. Great book series!

[DIck Carlson · Rating 4 out of 5]

very entertaining and good suspense

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg Tolman gets an unexpected call. A friend from college, whom she hasn't spoken to in years, has died and listed her as a contact. As she goes to figure out what to do, Meg finds out that all of her family is dead. The death looks suspicious, like someone clumsily tried to make it look like suicide when it wasn't. As she delves deeper, she discovers a whole conspiracy which is assisted by the government.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read. I'm not much for mysteries, but this held my attention all day.

The villains' plots were too murky for me to follow, so I just hung on for the ride.

It was, however, rather eerie toward the end, as I was reading it while initial reports of the Boston terrorist bombings were coming out, and the terrorist group in the background is named April 19, and claims inspiration from the Oklahoma City bombings.

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good especially if you are a history buff. Non-stop action beginning to end. Really like the main character, Journey. He is a good guy always trying to do the right thing and do what is best for his family.

[Joan Mueller · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was a mix of historical fiction along with modern facts. The moved without any dead spots. It also had some very interesting characters. I was disappointed to have one of them killed. I am going to add this author to my favorites. Very well written.

[Lynne Radcliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as much same. Anderson's first book. Meg Tillman and Nick Journey are nicely drawn characters. I enjoyed the intrigue and suspense as well as the history story line. This was a fast-paced historical mystery.

[Dan Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book, I couldn't put it down. A great combination of mystery, action/adventure and history. Now I have to go read Cold Glory!

[Elaine]

Very good read!

[Rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible.

[John Hanscom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just an adventure story, but a REALLY exciting adventure story.

[Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good action and historical fiction. Looks like there was another book ahead of this one that I might need to try out.

[Linda L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storyline, superb use of historical references with intrigue and action by a wonderful author. What's not to like?

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

as good as the first one. intriguing and fun to read