The Matarese Countdown - Robert Ludlum

The Bancroft Strategy - Robert Ludlum

I have been a fan of Robert Ludlum for a number of years now. I have read quite a few of his books and the majority have a similar structure to them. The one thing you know you are going to get with one of his books is a damn good read, and he doesn t disappoint here. The Bancroft Strategy was published in 2006, as one of 6 books to be done so posthumously. Ludlum died in 2001, leaving a number of unfinished/unpublished manuscripts which an unnamed ghost writer has since finished. The Bancroft Strategy is one of my favourite novels of his. The Plot Todd Belknap and Jared Rhinehart are the best pairing the US government has in terms of Special Consular Operations agents. ...

The Matarese Circle - Robert Ludlum

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 an opportunity to end ...

The Parsifal Mosaic - Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum is a Master of The Super Thrillers.His novels have all been extremely well written with a lot of detailing about places and organisations.He is able to keep a firm grip on all the sub plots that are an integral part of his novels, without loosing control..I am a great fan of his books and i have read most of his novels.It is hard to say which one is his 'best' as they all are different and special in their own way.. I can term The Parsifal Mosaic is a sophisticated Thriller, an automatic page turner, with lots of twists and turns and an extremely interesting plot.It is one of those books that cannot be put down.It has everything that is needed to keep one's undivided ...