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The Matarese Circle - Robert Ludlum

Description: ISBN 0752858556 / Author: Robert Ludlum / Genre: Crime / Thriller

Newest Review: ... the West's best assassin, and works for the CIA. Vasili Taleniekov is former KGB and now wanted by the Russian authorities. ... more

... He is their best assassin. The two enemies have spent a long time waiting for an opportunity to end the other's life, but now they find themselves forced to work together to save their own lives and stop the Matarese Circle, the Corsican Brotherhood that will stop at nothing to induce chaos and destruction into the world. My Opinion This is one of Ludlum's better novels, and easier to read than some. The plot is quite straightforward, and althought there are the obligatory plot twists, you are pretty sure where the tw...more

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The Matarese Circle - Robert Ludlum: Vintage Ludlum (376 words)
by - written on 29/07/08 (Very useful, 44 readings)
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A number of author Robert Ludlum's books have been based on actual conspiracy theories, and this one is no exception. The Matarese Circle is based on the Trilateral Commission, set up in 1973 to promote closer relations between Japan and the US. Ludlum's book is naturally a work of fiction and no inferences are to be taken from it in terms of corruption or conspiracy. The Plot The two best assassins in the World are sworn enemies. Brandon Scofield is the West's best assassin, and works for the CIA. Vasili Taleniekov is former KGB and now wanted by the Russian authorities. He is their best assassin. The two enemies have spent a long time waiting for ... Read the complete review