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by Robert Ludlum (Author)
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 793 pages
  • Publisher: Wheeler Publishing; Lrg edition (6 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 159722393X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597223935
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,382,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Formulaic, tough-boy stuff from the man who created The Bourne Identity. Daily Mirror This is fun. It's a romp, but an intelligent, self-aware romp with that rarity, a real twist. -- Jeremy Jehu Telegraph --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Formulaic, tough-boy stuff from the man who created The Bourne Identity. (Daily Mirror )

This is fun. It's a romp, but an intelligent, self-aware romp with that rarity, a real twist. (Jeremy Jehu Telegraph ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money, 14 July 2007
By M. Metcalf (France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bancroft Strategy (Hardcover)
This was without doubt one of the worst books I have ever had the misfortune to read - I only finished it because I couldn't beleive just how banal the book was. As for the 'twist' at the end - come on get real. The book has a number of errors the most glaring of which relates to the mobile phone used by the 'death squad terrorist'. As for Todd - the hero -just how many times does he have to get captured and then escape - Houdini would benefit from lessons. The only positive factor is that the book was given to me by a friend (some friend eh!) and therefore I didn't waste my own money. But who is going to recompense me for the tedium and waste of my time? This book should come with a health warning - Boring, tedius, full of mistakes and totally unbelievable.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Force of a Hurricane, The Subtlety of a Summer Breeze!, 22 Oct 2007
By Mr. M. Knee (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bancroft Strategy (Paperback)
A woman who's just inherited $12m, a US secret agent kidnapped, his best friend on a vigilante mission to rescue him, a modern day philosopher with the best intentions and almost limitless funds, and a mysterious entity that seems to strike fear into the very heart of governments, corporations and individuals in it's bid to dominate the world. All are masterfully drawn together in this fantastic story that will have you gasping for breath each time you close the cover - not that you'll want to close it! On more than occasion the plot will send you reeling much the same as a well placed slap in the face would.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great spy or action story, it's got generous helpings of both, complimented brilliantly by slower-paced side-stories that blend so seamlessly into the main plot that you just might have to re-read a portion because you'll hardly believe your eyes! The plot will hit you with the force of a hurricane, but at the same time it could be as subtle as a summer breeze.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful. Just awful. Don't waste your life reading this., 24 Sep 2007
By Mr. M. Levine (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bancroft Strategy (Hardcover)
I normally love this sort of book and I've enjoyed other stories by Mr Ludlum. This one was a dud. It was far too long and plodding for a start. The hero, Todd Belknap was completely indestructable and always prepared for every eventuality. He never got caught out. The jacket referes to the heroine, Angela Newton being asked to join the Newton foundation. In the actual text Newton is never mentioned. Bancroft is so this is somewhat strange.

There are too many loose ends, plot lines not really going anywhere. As for the ending, it was almost out of Mills and Boone. Totally unbelievable and completely ridiculous. I wasted about ten hours of my life reading this. My advice is avoid this book. I gave it one star because that is the minimum value. It should get none.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Just thought you should know
I don't usually review or recommend books unless i feel strongly about the book. I think that everyone likes different genres and styles and they should choose. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller in the True Sense of the Word

Robert Ludlum began his professional life as an actor and producer for stage and screen. Following on from his success in theatre and TV, he launched his career as a writer... Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Chippindale

1.0 out of 5 stars Too easy to put down or better still don't buy the book
There are some books that I find hard to put down but this is definately not one of them.
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Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Nomad25

4.0 out of 5 stars Not true Ludlum for the die hard fans, but definately worth a read!
As far as all the posthumous Ludlum novels go, this is probably one of the best. It is easy to tell that this is written by a ghostwriter but you do still get the same sense of... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by J. R. Hall

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Ludlum
Trading standards need to be informed about this. Clearly not a Ludlum novel, author not even named, the publisher continues to cash in on Ludlum's name. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by PetePharm

3.0 out of 5 stars Pace, tension, Action - Thats LUDLUM!
Robert Ludlum,master of the global geopolitical thriller, was for many years the worlds biggest selling author. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by R. A. Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars From beyond the grave:
The Late Mr.Ludlum's latest thriller: Turgid stuff with an unlikely plot, no wonder he waited until death before writing this tome. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2006 by Jalipa

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller in the True Sense of the Word
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Published on 30 Oct 2006 by J. Chippindale

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad ghost writing
Well, despite the fact he died in 2001, he still bravely churns out the novels. Interestingly, there is no mention of his death in the author bio on the inside back cover, nor is... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2006 by N. Brett

5.0 out of 5 stars Master of suspense.
Ludlum at his imperious best. I only wish he would write more often. Far too long to wait in between books.
I bow to the Master.
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