# Author in the Headlights | Steve Berry Interview | The Devil’s Bible (Cotton Malone #20)

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Podcast: [Author in the Headlights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/author-in-the-headlights-7109453)
Published: 2026-03-03T15:02:11+00:00
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## Resource

In this week's on Author in the Headlights , we sit down with Steve Berry , NY Times and #1 internationally bestselling master of historical thrillers. With over 26 million books sold in 52 countries , Berry returns with the explosive new Cotton Malone adventure, The Devil’s Bible . We dive into the secrets behind his writing process, the 12-year journey and 85 rejections before success, and how a 30-year legal career shaped one of today’s most compelling thriller voices. If you're a reader or writer , this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration. We also discuss Berry’s passion for history, the creation of History Matters , and what’s next for Cotton Malone and beyond. 🔥 Featured in This Episode The release of The Devil’s Bible (Cotton Malone #20) https://books2read.com/u/b5yJoG Berry’s writing methods and tools Lessons from 85 rejections over 12 years Building global bestselling thrillers International Thriller Writers founding story The mission of History Matters What’s next for Cotton Malone 📚 Start the Cotton Malone Series The Templar Legacy — (#1 bestseller; and NPR’s Top 100 Thriller) https://books2read.com/u/3RMWLv The Alexandria Link — https://books2read.com/u/4A6GRJ The Venetian Betrayal — https://books2read.com/u/47pPVN The Charlemagne Pursuit — https://books2read.com/u/3LMJNN The Paris Vendetta — https://books2read.com/u/4DYNJr The Emperor's Tomb — https://books2read.com/u/baMRdx The Jefferson Key — https://books2read.com/u/bQoWND The King's Deception — https://books2read.com/u/bWqW0D The Lincoln Myth — https://books2read.com/u/3kzQ2R The Patriot Threat — https://books2read.com/u/mq2Qe8 The 14th Colony — https://books2read.com/u/bO0WPA The Lost Order — https://books2read.com/u/4jjZNo The Bishop's Pawn — https://books2read.com/u/bPMoL7…

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