Spies & Politics

The Parsifal Mosaic: A Novel
The Parsifal Mosaic: A Novel

Review:This is another classic Robert Ludlum thriller with all his hallmarks - unexpected twists, flashes of imagination, action and suspense and well-researched characters, locations and politics! IN this one, Michael Havelock, a former CIA/VKR(Russian special intelligence) double agent witnesses his girlfriend Jenna Karras murdered on Spain's Costa Brava. Then some time later, on a field assignment in Rome, he spots her at a railway station and decides impulsively and obsessively to track her dow... Read more

Robert Ludlum's The Paris Option - A Covert-One Novel
Robert Ludlum's The Paris Option - A Covert-One Novel

Review:The characters are flat, setting is never quite right, and the computer discussions are way off. DNA computers able to crack the best military codes in no time? The authors clearly confused DNA for quantum. Code compiled with magic that allows it to break through the toughest firewall? Gibson wrote both more imaginative and accurate stuff on his type writer more than twenty years ago.

I'm glad I borrowed this book from a friend. Read more

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Betrayal (Jason Bourne series)
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Betrayal (Jason Bourne series)

Review:Another great Jason Bourne thriller. Obviously, Jason Bourne is getting older, so it is anticipated that the series will eventually end. However, the author continues Robert Ludlums legacy and the book does not disappoint. I loved it! Read more

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Enigma (Jason Bourne series)
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Enigma (Jason Bourne series)

Review:Bourne's entire history becomes unimportant and this does not make sense. By itself this was a good book just cannot reconcile it to Jason Bourne. Too many miracle escapes and tales of physical body control, mind over body type of actions. Still, all in all, a good read. Read more

Robert Ludlum's The Janson Command (Paul Janson)
Robert Ludlum's The Janson Command (Paul Janson)

Review:Enjoyed more than Ludlum's last book and am pleased that Paul Garrison is continuing the series. Fun quick read, and lots of the content that makes a satisfying thriller. Can't wait for his next one in the series. Read more

The Matarese Circle: A Novel
The Matarese Circle: A Novel

Review:After making an important point the author used humorous dialog to add to the main character's personality. This type of writing has been used extensively by Ludlum. I feel this makes the character more interesting. Keep it up! Read more

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Geneva Strategy (Covert-One series)
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Geneva Strategy (Covert-One series)

Review:Okay but not the suspense of earlier books in series. Getting predictable/formulatic using so many contract writers. Wish would only use one or two writers who can maintain consistent treatment of characters. Read more

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Retribution (Jason Bourne series)
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Retribution (Jason Bourne series)

Review:A very fast paced and energetically written novel. Not Eric's best but certainly entertaining and worth your time to read.
This should answer some questions about Jason Bourne and will certainly raise new ones. Read more

The Scarlatti Inheritance: A Novel
The Scarlatti Inheritance: A Novel

Review:Other reviews listed here complain about the pace, development and plotting of this novel. I'd have to say many people are spoiled by some of today's works in that most events are telegraphed to the reader and it ends up being like a typical action movie ... thin and unmoving.

To me this book is neither. It has depth and a trio of main characters that are interesting. There are some citations that note this book is formulaic. Perhaps it needs to be taken into consideration that it was wri... Read more

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Arctic Event (Covert-One series)
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Arctic Event (Covert-One series)

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