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Matthew Corbett #10
Leviathan
It is August of 1704, and Matthew Corbett and his companions have narrowly escaped the island of Golgotha and are recuperating in the town of Alghero on the northwestern coast of Sardinia, currently under Spanish rule. Hudson Greathouse is at his limits, both mentally and physically, after their harrowing ordeal.
Their respite is short-lived when the Spanish authorities learn of their abandoned quest for Brazio Valeriani and the mirror created by his father, Ciro. This mirror is rumored to have the power to summon demons from the underworld, and the Spanish authorities are eager to possess it. Consequently, a professional witch-hunter and soldiers are assigned to accompany Matthew, Hudson, Professor Fell, and Cardinal Black as they resume their quest.
Their only lead on Brazio's whereabouts takes them to Venice. Unbeknownst to them, members of an established crime family also seek the mirror for their own nefarious purposes, and a betrayal from within Matthew's cohorts puts the family on their trail. The journey presents numerous challenges, including a close encounter with the French-Dutch war, forcing Hudson to confront personal demons from his past and putting the entire group in grave danger.
As they race towards the mirror with multiple competing agendas for its future, Matthew finds help and support from unexpected places. The quest will push him to his limit once again, cause him to question his own beliefs about what is real and what is fantasy, and ultimately what his future holds.
Leviathan is the final installment in bestselling author Robert McCammon's acclaimed series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, a brave and resourceful "problem-solver." Matthew aims to solve the mystery of the mirror once and for all and end his entanglement with Professor Fell, so he can return to New York to start his life with Berry Grigsby. However, this ultimate test of his wits, cunning, and ingenuity might prove to be more than even Matthew Corbett can handle.
Their respite is short-lived when the Spanish authorities learn of their abandoned quest for Brazio Valeriani and the mirror created by his father, Ciro. This mirror is rumored to have the power to summon demons from the underworld, and the Spanish authorities are eager to possess it. Consequently, a professional witch-hunter and soldiers are assigned to accompany Matthew, Hudson, Professor Fell, and Cardinal Black as they resume their quest.
Their only lead on Brazio's whereabouts takes them to Venice. Unbeknownst to them, members of an established crime family also seek the mirror for their own nefarious purposes, and a betrayal from within Matthew's cohorts puts the family on their trail. The journey presents numerous challenges, including a close encounter with the French-Dutch war, forcing Hudson to confront personal demons from his past and putting the entire group in grave danger.
As they race towards the mirror with multiple competing agendas for its future, Matthew finds help and support from unexpected places. The quest will push him to his limit once again, cause him to question his own beliefs about what is real and what is fantasy, and ultimately what his future holds.
Leviathan is the final installment in bestselling author Robert McCammon's acclaimed series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, a brave and resourceful "problem-solver." Matthew aims to solve the mystery of the mirror once and for all and end his entanglement with Professor Fell, so he can return to New York to start his life with Berry Grigsby. However, this ultimate test of his wits, cunning, and ingenuity might prove to be more than even Matthew Corbett can handle.
377 pages, Hardcover
Published December 3, 2024
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About the author
Robert McCammon
163 books5,415 followersPseudonyms: Robert R. McCammon; Robert Rick McCammon
Robert McCammon was a full-time horror writer for many years. Among his many popular novels were the classics Boy's Life and Swan Song. After taking a hiatus for his family, he returned to writing with an interest in historical fiction.
His newest book, Leviathan, is the tenth and final book in the Matthew Corbett series. It was published in trade hardcover (Lividian Publications), ebook (Open Road), and audiobook (Audible) formats on December 3, 2024.
McCammon resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
Robert McCammon was a full-time horror writer for many years. Among his many popular novels were the classics Boy's Life and Swan Song. After taking a hiatus for his family, he returned to writing with an interest in historical fiction.
His newest book, Leviathan, is the tenth and final book in the Matthew Corbett series. It was published in trade hardcover (Lividian Publications), ebook (Open Road), and audiobook (Audible) formats on December 3, 2024.
McCammon resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
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February 11, 2025
4.25 ⭐'s
Initial Thoughts
The end of an absolute era. Robert McCammon is one of my favourite authors and if I had to pick which of his stories I like best (flintlock pistol to my head) , then I would have to say his Matthew Corbett series. It's one of my favourite reading experiences full stop. And this right here is the final book in the series. Bittersweet or what?
I've been a fan of his since I read the amazing Boy's Life, and it's been a wild ride. Not all of his books are great. Yes I'm talking about The Night Boat. But a lot of them are. And the Matthew Corbett series is arguably the pinnacle of his collection.
So what's it all about? Well, McCammon is known as a bit of a horror author, having started his career with books like Baal and They Thirst. But he's far more than that. And this series is a showcase of what he's capable of.
Is it horror? Most certainly not. Although it does contain elements of horror. It's much better categorised as historical fiction though. McCammon himself describes it as if "I could combine the mystery and puzzles of Sherlock Holmes, the action of James Bond, the weird villains of Dick Tracy, the atmosphere of the Hammer costume-piece horror films of the '50s, and bring in my interest in American history, detective fiction, and whatever else." That's actually a pretty good summary and straight from the horses mouth.
It has taken exactly twenty years for McCammon to write the series, which began in 2002 with Speaks the Night bird. The research that has went in to it is certainly impressive and McCammon has talked in interviews about the enjoyment he's had in researching the colonial era and it is evident in the writing throughout this series. I found it absolutely fascinating.
It also showcases McCammon's knack for characterisation, particularly in the last book, King of Shadows, where he manages to humanise some of the most vile characters and actually had me sympathising with them... If I was capable of sympathy that is.
So, what you have here is one of my favourite reading experiences. And this is the final book. I can't wait.
Let's go...
The Story
It's 1704, and this story begins right after King of Shadows with Corbett and his crew leaving the island of Golgotha. A place that quite literally makes you loose your mind.
Hudson Greathouse and Professor Fell are in tow and joined by some new and old characters in the search for Ciro Valeriani's infamous mirror. A mirror that purportedly allows the summoning of demons from the underworld. Because who doesn't want to hang around with a bunch of demons?
Unfortunately, things just never go easily for Matthew, and there's a violent and determined crime family who also want to get their hands on the mirror. And they don't intend to ask nicely for it.
As they both edge closer to the ultimate goal things are going to get desperate for young Matthew. Will he make it home to his main squeeze, Berry Grigsby in one piece, or will he end up with a pair of cement boots and sleeping with the fishes? Either way, there's going to be plenty of blood spilt by the end of this one. Damn, do I love this series!
Final Thoughts
You know what? I'm going to bloody miss this series. In fact, I'm feeling a little bit sad. Who knew I had such a range of emotion in me?
I always miss the characters when these long series end. Especially the good ones. And this series has been bloody spectacular. The highlights being Freedom of the Mask and Mister Slaughter. Those two books are absolutely world class.
But I've got to say, Leviathan is not the best book in the series. But that would be extremely difficult as the other books are so bloody good. In fact, if I was ranking the series this one would be last. Ouch! But it's still bloody fantastic.
It just felt a bit rushed and didn't have the same level of engagement as the others. Matthew felt a little bit pedestrian to the story at points and the level of banter between characters wasn't quite as good as it has been. But it really is a victim of setting the expectations so high!
But if you are reading this and haven't give this series a try, then definitely check out the first one, Speaks the Nightbird. You can thank me later with a box of Lindt chocolate or bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. But if you like that one, you'll most certainly enjoy everything else.
Good news for me, there's a book of connected short stories called Seven Shades of Evil that I haven't tried yet. So there's always that if I need a fix. Because this one is sadly over for me and I need a new series to get hooked on. Any recommendations then let me know in the comments!
Thanks for reading and...cheers!
February 8, 2025
A wonderful conclusion to an excellent series. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book. The story was exciting with lots of memorable characters. There was a satisfying ending for all the characters. This has become a favourite series for me and one I would love to revisit.
December 8, 2024
Leviathan is the tenth and final book in the Matthew Corbett series. I’ve enjoyed this series and will miss the adventures, but the epilogue was a fitting conclusion👌
"I suppose every hero needs a formidable adversary.”
"You're not a moonbeam anymore, Matthew. You're a star."
-Robert R. McCammon
"I suppose every hero needs a formidable adversary.”
"You're not a moonbeam anymore, Matthew. You're a star."
-Robert R. McCammon
December 8, 2024
I can't believe it's over, but the Matthew Corbett series has ended with Leviathan. And what an ending it is! Leviathan is everything I hoped it would be. Each character gets a satisfying resolution, all the arcs are excellent, and the new villains are truly the worst yet. And that's saying something, considering the bad guys Matthew has faced before.
Matthew Corbett is an amazing series and a master-class in characterization. Highly, highly recommended.
Matthew Corbett is an amazing series and a master-class in characterization. Highly, highly recommended.
December 16, 2024
I wanted to at least write a short review here because I think the book and series deserve it. The Matthew Corbett series has been an absolute joy to read over the last year plus and the final volume was no exception. While I found the previous installment somewhat of a frustrating side quest this lived up to pretty much every expectation. We get all of our favorite characters in pursuit of a supernatural (?) object and some of the best villains in the series in my opinion. I really liked how McCammon gave the side characters, particularly Greathouse, some real time to shine here. I've always loved him as a character and sometimes felt he got sidelined for Matthew. There is a Greathouse chapter here that is among the best in the series in my opinion. There are also plenty of twists and turns that I did not expect along the way that kept the pages turning. I never felt any drag. If anything I felt it maybe wrapped up a bit quickly with a really long falling action. I think that's to be expected a bit in a final series installment so I didn't dislike it. What I felt a bit more mixed about was the epilogue. It was quite unusual and the book would have worked without it. That said it doesn't change anything about how much I enjoyed this book and the series as a whole.
Please go read Matthew Corbett. It's worth all the time spent to read it. Really a hidden gem. I will be mourning the fact that there will not be any more.
Please go read Matthew Corbett. It's worth all the time spent to read it. Really a hidden gem. I will be mourning the fact that there will not be any more.
February 20, 2025
An enjoyable finale to a fantastic series. Bummed it’s over.
December 29, 2024
So this ends the series I started reading over 20 years ago. I clearly remember being so excited when Speaks The Nightbird came out and the hours spent reading that very different kind of McCammon novel. I loved it: the time period, the story and the characters.
I met Mr. McCammon in 2008 shortly after reading The Queen of Bedlam. I remember discussing the book with him and he said the series was going to be getting darker, and it certainly did.
This final book wrapped things up very well. I’m not going to say anything more than that. I didn’t read any reviews prior to finishing the book, and I’m glad I didn’t. I highly recommend the series, but be sure to start with Speaks The Nightbird and read them in order.
I’m looking forward to whatever comes next from Robert McCammon!
I met Mr. McCammon in 2008 shortly after reading The Queen of Bedlam. I remember discussing the book with him and he said the series was going to be getting darker, and it certainly did.
This final book wrapped things up very well. I’m not going to say anything more than that. I didn’t read any reviews prior to finishing the book, and I’m glad I didn’t. I highly recommend the series, but be sure to start with Speaks The Nightbird and read them in order.
I’m looking forward to whatever comes next from Robert McCammon!
January 13, 2025
Back with another vague-ass, spoiler-free review. The newest McCammon is awesome as usual.
I keep banging on the horror element in this series and you get a big taste of it right from the start in “Leviathan”. I mention it only because this is categorized as historical fiction (rightly), but you need to know that these stories can get gruesome. This isn’t a Diana Gabaldon novel (no snark against Diana Gabaldon). But your mom likes those books, and she may not like Robert McCammon. But she should.
The Matthew Corbett series concludes here, and it does have a proper ending. So, sadly, I expect this is the last time we’ll see Corbett and the superb supporting cast.
New villains appear here and they’re just as wild as the previous installments. One of the brightest points of this series are the inventive and unforgettable reprobates peppered throughout each book. I’ll miss them, even though many got what was coming to them.
I discovered McCammon in 1990, but by 1992 I had read everything he published to that point. Then he disappeared for almost a decade. He came back with Speaks the Nightbird, which later became the Matthew Corbett series. I’m happy to report that Robert McCammon is still my favorite writer even after all those years (and hiatuses). I feel lucky to have discovered his writing.
I keep banging on the horror element in this series and you get a big taste of it right from the start in “Leviathan”. I mention it only because this is categorized as historical fiction (rightly), but you need to know that these stories can get gruesome. This isn’t a Diana Gabaldon novel (no snark against Diana Gabaldon). But your mom likes those books, and she may not like Robert McCammon. But she should.
The Matthew Corbett series concludes here, and it does have a proper ending. So, sadly, I expect this is the last time we’ll see Corbett and the superb supporting cast.
New villains appear here and they’re just as wild as the previous installments. One of the brightest points of this series are the inventive and unforgettable reprobates peppered throughout each book. I’ll miss them, even though many got what was coming to them.
I discovered McCammon in 1990, but by 1992 I had read everything he published to that point. Then he disappeared for almost a decade. He came back with Speaks the Nightbird, which later became the Matthew Corbett series. I’m happy to report that Robert McCammon is still my favorite writer even after all those years (and hiatuses). I feel lucky to have discovered his writing.
September 20, 2024
This was read as a proofreading assignment, so I did not choose the title. but what a read! I thought it started a little slow, but once the action was moving, I couldn't stop. The story was so very good. I'm a little sad to say goodbye to Matthew Corbett.
Dropping a 1/2 star for a bit of a slow beginning, but otherwise a perfect tale. 4 1/2 stars.
Dropping a 1/2 star for a bit of a slow beginning, but otherwise a perfect tale. 4 1/2 stars.
December 5, 2024
Wow! Just wow. This is a stellar wrap up to a phenomenal series. McCammon has created some of the best fictional characters from his wild imagination along with some of the most hideous villains. I would follow Matthew Corbett into many more incredible adventures but sadly this one is our last together. I am anticipating starting again from the beginning and the fun of living it all again. I recommend listening to the entire series on audio book as the excellent narration of Edoardo Ballerini only enhances this brilliant series. Bravo!
December 3, 2024
Mr. McCammon, you are still my favorite author. Thank you! Sad to see this come to an end.
December 8, 2024
If you’ve read any of the previous books in this series, then you know where Leviathan, the concluding novel of this series, was going to go.
Matthew, fresh off his harrowing journey through London, and even his unexpected marooning on Golgotha, has barely any time to recuperate as he’s once again thrust into the search for the supposed paranormal mirror mentioned all the way back in Queen of Bedlam. Along the way characters complete their final arcs. Some with redemption, some with grisly ends that are deserved, and others with endings that leave McCammon’s true masterpiece open for possible spinoffs and other short stories. The story unfolds in near perfect pacing and McCammon, like the true master storyteller he is, wraps up everything absolutely perfectly.
I’m the the first to admit this may not be the most action packed or even the penultimate book in this series, but upon the reading of the final page, Leviathan is, unsurprisingly, another incredibly strong entry into what has been the most consistent series of books I believe I have ever read.
And, with a slight sigh of emotion, thus ends Leviathan and the Matthew Corbett series. To say I’m bummed out and sad is a bit strong, but I’m am truly going to miss Matthew, Berry, Hutson, and the plethora of wonderful and amazing characters McCammon wrote throughout the entirety of this truly amazing 10 book series. From Speaks the Nightbird’s one-off intention, to a concluding novel that, in a strange way harkens back to the original feel of the first book, I count myself fortunate to have experienced such a fantastic set of stories that never once disappointed, never once bored me, and always kept me glued to the pages.
Matthew, fresh off his harrowing journey through London, and even his unexpected marooning on Golgotha, has barely any time to recuperate as he’s once again thrust into the search for the supposed paranormal mirror mentioned all the way back in Queen of Bedlam. Along the way characters complete their final arcs. Some with redemption, some with grisly ends that are deserved, and others with endings that leave McCammon’s true masterpiece open for possible spinoffs and other short stories. The story unfolds in near perfect pacing and McCammon, like the true master storyteller he is, wraps up everything absolutely perfectly.
I’m the the first to admit this may not be the most action packed or even the penultimate book in this series, but upon the reading of the final page, Leviathan is, unsurprisingly, another incredibly strong entry into what has been the most consistent series of books I believe I have ever read.
And, with a slight sigh of emotion, thus ends Leviathan and the Matthew Corbett series. To say I’m bummed out and sad is a bit strong, but I’m am truly going to miss Matthew, Berry, Hutson, and the plethora of wonderful and amazing characters McCammon wrote throughout the entirety of this truly amazing 10 book series. From Speaks the Nightbird’s one-off intention, to a concluding novel that, in a strange way harkens back to the original feel of the first book, I count myself fortunate to have experienced such a fantastic set of stories that never once disappointed, never once bored me, and always kept me glued to the pages.
December 24, 2024
Fun read, some big gripes with the story however:
- Book 1-7 build up a story where Matthew is going up against Professor Fell and Cardinal Black. They were great antagonists and I was very interested in how the story would proceed. Book 8 suddenly spent a significant amount of time exploring Maccabeus DeKay, a "new" antagonist who is promptly killed off. At least we got some background on Cardinal Black, surely that is to fleshen him out as the real antagonist right? Book 10 suddenly has Fell and Black (somewhat unwillingly) siding with Matthew. We're now left without an antagonist. Enter two new antagonists, at the series finale, that we suddenly have to care about... Venus was interesting. Mars was just shallow. There were hints at something interesting, in that he was terrified about leaving the house. Being forced into a criminal empire due to the death of their parents. But none of that is explored.
- Cardinal Black. He was hinted at in Freedom of the Mask. He had a whole book named after him. A large part of King of Shadows is dedicated to exploring his background. In the first part of this book, I think in one chapter even, he's kidnapped and unceremoniously ripped to pieces. No face-off with Matthew. No closure. Nothing. What a waste. At least Fell got a decent send-off.
- What I liked about the Corbett series is that there was a healthy amount of superstition going on, but it was always grounded in reality. It started off in book 1 with a supposed witch. All the supernatural happenings where explainable if you looked past the superstition. Now here we are with a magic mirror that has demons coming out and Dominus being an actual entity that latches onto people. I'm fine with fantasy books. I'm not so fine with books that start out as history fiction and at the finish line suddenly become fantasy.
- The epilogue was unbelievably cringe. Bighouse Houston... Really? Surely there was a better way of wrapping it up instead of asking the readers to believe in knowing people over different lifetimes? Just having Matthew and Berry grow old and have kids together, reading something about Hudson in Spain. Anything. But no we get Bighouse Houston in 2052.
3 stars because it was still a fun read in itself. But as a series finale it was disappointing. It's like
McCammon didn't know where to go with the book after Cardinal Black.
- Book 1-7 build up a story where Matthew is going up against Professor Fell and Cardinal Black. They were great antagonists and I was very interested in how the story would proceed. Book 8 suddenly spent a significant amount of time exploring Maccabeus DeKay, a "new" antagonist who is promptly killed off. At least we got some background on Cardinal Black, surely that is to fleshen him out as the real antagonist right? Book 10 suddenly has Fell and Black (somewhat unwillingly) siding with Matthew. We're now left without an antagonist. Enter two new antagonists, at the series finale, that we suddenly have to care about... Venus was interesting. Mars was just shallow. There were hints at something interesting, in that he was terrified about leaving the house. Being forced into a criminal empire due to the death of their parents. But none of that is explored.
- Cardinal Black. He was hinted at in Freedom of the Mask. He had a whole book named after him. A large part of King of Shadows is dedicated to exploring his background. In the first part of this book, I think in one chapter even, he's kidnapped and unceremoniously ripped to pieces. No face-off with Matthew. No closure. Nothing. What a waste. At least Fell got a decent send-off.
- What I liked about the Corbett series is that there was a healthy amount of superstition going on, but it was always grounded in reality. It started off in book 1 with a supposed witch. All the supernatural happenings where explainable if you looked past the superstition. Now here we are with a magic mirror that has demons coming out and Dominus being an actual entity that latches onto people. I'm fine with fantasy books. I'm not so fine with books that start out as history fiction and at the finish line suddenly become fantasy.
- The epilogue was unbelievably cringe. Bighouse Houston... Really? Surely there was a better way of wrapping it up instead of asking the readers to believe in knowing people over different lifetimes? Just having Matthew and Berry grow old and have kids together, reading something about Hudson in Spain. Anything. But no we get Bighouse Houston in 2052.
3 stars because it was still a fun read in itself. But as a series finale it was disappointing. It's like
McCammon didn't know where to go with the book after Cardinal Black.
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December 28, 2024
A wonderful ending to a wonderful series. I will miss these characters and will reread some day for sure.
December 26, 2024
Wonderful ending to a wonderful series. The Matthew Corbett books have been in my life for a long time. I have had to reread and get caught up as the books have come out. Mccammon has always been one of my favorite authors and in my opinion the Corbett books have been his masterpiece. Perhaps my favorite series of all time I was hoping he would stick the landing. Perfectly fits in the series with equal parts fresh story and awesome callbacks, it was everything I could have hoped for. I am somewhat sad it’s over but grateful for the many hours of entertainment I have experienced and the many parts of my life these characters have seen me through. Bravo.
March 1, 2025
So very sad to see this amazing series ending. This was the one that brought Robert McCammon back to us :) The book itself did not disappoint, wrapping up loose ends, wonderful nods and easter eggs to past stories and an excellent ending. I hope that one day we return to Matthew and Berry to see what troubles and adventures they got up to in their lives.
December 29, 2024
It's been a long road, 22 years and 10 books later the Matthew Corbett series is a wrap.
1704, Alghero Sardinia, Corbett, Greathouse, Professor Fell and Cardinal Black have just arrived from their ordeal in Golgotha. Greathouse is a shell of the man he was, and Corbett has to convince the Spanish governor not to hang the lot of them.
Book starts off not long after the previous one, the mysterious mirror still possibly out there. There are new baddies, and danger galore in the pages that follow.
This series was a wild ride, from late 17th century until the end in 1704.
1704, Alghero Sardinia, Corbett, Greathouse, Professor Fell and Cardinal Black have just arrived from their ordeal in Golgotha. Greathouse is a shell of the man he was, and Corbett has to convince the Spanish governor not to hang the lot of them.
Book starts off not long after the previous one, the mysterious mirror still possibly out there. There are new baddies, and danger galore in the pages that follow.
This series was a wild ride, from late 17th century until the end in 1704.
December 21, 2024
Great, clean ending to all the stories developed over the last 9 books.
January 14, 2025
One last journey for Matthew Corbett that wraps up a storyline seeded as early as the second book in the series that came more to the forefront toward the mid-series and now reaches its climatic conclusion. Leviathan is a finale that doesn't offer a large amount of surprises, but rather stays true to the spirit and promises of the whole series and delivers yet another satisfying helping of thrills, mysteries, adventure, messy bloodbaths, horrifying yet also absolutely fun and grotesque villains, some flirts never fully consummated with the supernatural, witty humour and very fine character work as Matthew, in many ways, completes his coming of age.
With a truculence that in turns calls to mind Indiana Jones, Alexandre Dumas and fellow southern writer Robert Jordan, Robert McCammon completes with this tenth volume in grand fashion a series that, despite a few minor hiccups, is truly exceptional and immensely entertaining. After all this time at their side, it's not easy to say goodbye to Matthew, Hudson, Berry, Professor Fell and all the others, but McCammon at least gives each of them a meaningful and satisfying end of arc.
With a truculence that in turns calls to mind Indiana Jones, Alexandre Dumas and fellow southern writer Robert Jordan, Robert McCammon completes with this tenth volume in grand fashion a series that, despite a few minor hiccups, is truly exceptional and immensely entertaining. After all this time at their side, it's not easy to say goodbye to Matthew, Hudson, Berry, Professor Fell and all the others, but McCammon at least gives each of them a meaningful and satisfying end of arc.
February 22, 2025
Farewell Matthew Corbett. I feel lucky that I’ve been able to spend so many years with these wonderful characters. This was a fantastic finale to the entire saga that manages to be a great stand alone story as well as book end to the series that manages to expertly remind you of all the past adventures along the way. Wonderful ending getting to check in with all the characters from the early books and then a fun twist epilogue. Bravo, Mccammon.
December 25, 2024
I have really enjoyed the adventures of Matthew Corbett, and I'm sorry that the series has concluded. After the "intermission" that was Book 9 (except for story 8 out of 7!), this book was a fitting ending, with each main character's story line satisfactorily resolved. Thank you, Robert McCammon!!
January 23, 2025
This series started in 2002, and it has 10 novels in its series. Matthew Corbett is like a 18th century detective, but back then, they had a different title called problem solver. Matthew has had himself put in a lot of situations like being put in a gaol (jail). There were numerous bad guys in this series, one more nefarious than the previous. This last one, Leviathan, was really good. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the very long, drawn-out ending. Thanks to Robert Mccammon for this great series.
February 23, 2025
Fun satisfying ending to this great series. Loved how McCammon changed the setting for each book while introducing funny and sometimes diabolical characters into the stories. If you are looking for a unique, historical fiction adventure series (more fiction than historical) with a bit of mystery, humor and great pacing, this is it. I listened to most of the books on Audible. The narrator Edoardo Ballerini is top notch.
February 28, 2025
What a perfect ending to an amazing series. The combination of Matthew Corbett's story and Edoardo Ballerini's narration has long been my favorite, and this final installment did not disappoint. I listened to the first nine books again before I started Leviathan, and it was a great experience to revisit this world. I will definitely be listening to all of them again in the future!
February 1, 2025
My favorite series
Mr McCammon has the best imagination, and the Corbett series is magnificent. Characters you can see, feel and even smell, and incredible situations. Supernatural but real. I’m going to real the whole series again!
Mr McCammon has the best imagination, and the Corbett series is magnificent. Characters you can see, feel and even smell, and incredible situations. Supernatural but real. I’m going to real the whole series again!
March 1, 2025
And with that, a series I’ve followed and read for over a decade comes to an end. Matthew Corbett found out that love conquers all in the end but the world will never be rid of mystery or villains.
December 9, 2024
Leviathan is a brilliant finale to a truly magnificent series that is for sure one of my top 2 favourites of all time.
Just as the previous books in the series, this book had it all with intrigue, seemingly impossible to beat odds, brilliant characters, awesome action and some really cool mystery aspects going on.
I think the resolution to a certain plot line extending back a few books might be a bit polarising, but I thought it was very well wrapped up and in line with the rest of the series.
I would absolutely recommend this book and series to anyone looking to read historical adventure/thriller fiction.
Just as the previous books in the series, this book had it all with intrigue, seemingly impossible to beat odds, brilliant characters, awesome action and some really cool mystery aspects going on.
I think the resolution to a certain plot line extending back a few books might be a bit polarising, but I thought it was very well wrapped up and in line with the rest of the series.
I would absolutely recommend this book and series to anyone looking to read historical adventure/thriller fiction.
January 30, 2025
What a fantastic journey. Will definitely be reading this entire series again.
February 1, 2025
Robert McCammon delivers an amazing finale to the Matthew Corbett series with Leviathan. From the first page to the last, the tension is palpable, the action relentless, and the mystery intriguing without being overly elusive.
McCammon masterfully ties up the loose ends of his beloved characters—Fell, Greathouse, Berry, Corbett and even Cardinal Black —giving each a satisfying conclusion to their individual arcs. The story is peppered with nostalgic callbacks to previous novels, serving as delightful "Easter eggs" for long-time fans of the series. These subtle nods to past adventures added an extra layer of enjoyment for me.
The epilogue leaves the door open for future adventures, hinting at the possibility of more "problem solver" mysteries to come. While this may be the end of Matthew Corbett's story, McCammon's world is rich with potential, and I, for one, would eagerly welcome further exploration.
"Leviathan" is a must-read for fans of the series and a testament to McCammon's skill as a storyteller. It's a fitting conclusion to a remarkable journey filled with danger, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. I loved it!
McCammon masterfully ties up the loose ends of his beloved characters—Fell, Greathouse, Berry, Corbett and even Cardinal Black —giving each a satisfying conclusion to their individual arcs. The story is peppered with nostalgic callbacks to previous novels, serving as delightful "Easter eggs" for long-time fans of the series. These subtle nods to past adventures added an extra layer of enjoyment for me.
The epilogue leaves the door open for future adventures, hinting at the possibility of more "problem solver" mysteries to come. While this may be the end of Matthew Corbett's story, McCammon's world is rich with potential, and I, for one, would eagerly welcome further exploration.
"Leviathan" is a must-read for fans of the series and a testament to McCammon's skill as a storyteller. It's a fitting conclusion to a remarkable journey filled with danger, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. I loved it!
December 18, 2024
Incredibly lazy writing. Coincidences and simply talking people into doing something move the plot along the whole book.
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