The Janson Directive - Robert Ludlum

This is the first novel published after author Robert Ludlum's death in 2001, but was written competely by him. It is considered one of his best works, but I don;t agree with this. The plot is far fetched and although entertaining and brilliant, there are other works from him that are better quality. The Plot Paul Janson used to be the best of the best. As a Navy SEAL there was no one better. Now further on in years, he owrks as a security consultant and is the best at that, too, picking and choosing his jobs. When he gets a call that an old friend has been abducted by militants who plan to execute him, he responds by leading the rescue team. ...  Read the complete review

I had not read any books by Robert Ludlum before reading this one so I didn?t know what to expect. It was listed as a bestseller so I thought ?what the heck, it can?t be that bad!? Fortunately, it turned out to be a gripping, exciting and enjoyable read?. Basic Plot Paul Janson is an ex special agent who has more hang-ups than a walk-in wardrobe. He is emotionally blackmailed into rescuing Peter Novak (a Noble Peace Prize winner and the man who rescued Janson from captivity some years back) from revolutionaries (people Janson blames for his pregnant wife?s death) on an island in the Indian Ocean. Janson builds a team of highly skilled agents including a ...  Read the complete review