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Grand Central Publishing (2012), Edition: Reprint, 532 pages
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Fiction. Thriller. HTML: Bourne is thrust into a race to prevent a new world war�??but it may already be too late, from New York Times bestselling author, Eric Van Lustbader. After Bourne is ambushed and nearly killed while in Indonesia, he fakes his death to take on a new identity and mission- to find out who is trying to assassinate him. In the process, Bourne begins to question who he really is and what he would become if he no longer carried the Bourne identity. Across the globe, an American passenger airliner is shot down over Egypt-apparently by an Iranian missile-leaving the world wondering if it was an accident or an act of aggression. A massive global team lead by Soraya Moore is assembled to investigate the attack before the situation escalates. When Bourne's search for his would-be assassin intersects with Soraya's search for the group behind the airplane bombing,… (more)
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LibraryThing member clarkisaacs
Robert Ludlum, author of twenty-one novels, including the Jason Bourne series, died in March 2001. Yet, even after his death, the fans of Bourne’s adventures beckoned for more and Eric Van Lustbader, a novelist in his own right who has written 20 international best selling novels, stepped up and
The Bourne Deception begins in a peaceful, serene, and quixotic island setting where the most dangerous situation seemed to be the invasion of a mosquito through netting which covered Jason’s bed. Then, his engulfing tranquility is shattered when Jason is shot by an unknown assailant in an ambush. Van Lustbader accomplishes all this decisive action in the first thirty pages!
An American passenger plane is shot down over Egypt by an apparent Iranian missile. In the ensuing investigation, Bourne becomes a key player, but at the same time is trying to piece together clues which will lead him to his assailant. His involvement puts him in the middle of both incidents deepening your entanglement to figure out what is going to happen next.
If you haven’t read any of the previous Jason Bourne thrillers, have no fear, each of the characters are skillfully reintroduced taking their places in his present or past life. Then, without missing a beat, the action continues as each of them play an integral role in the Deception, which is the theme of this novel. Clichés should not find their place in good writing, but, this is a “page-turner; you really want to read.
One of the great strengths of both Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader is their ability to write clearly, concisely, and cleanly. Potty-mouth dialogue is not the norm and though many writers feel that in order to give the reader their “moneys-worth”, they must write many four-letter words. This is not the case in The Bourne Deception. Be deceived, but pleasantly, if you please.
Tying together all the loose ends is a technique which is utilized by those writers who realize that abruptly stopping at a cliff’s edge without conclusion will not satisfy true fans. Eric Van Lustbader concludes this story with flaring style and portends there will be further continuations of Jason Bourne’s worldly adventures.
Highly recommended.
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filled those enormous shoes of Ludlum by continuing the Bourne series with greater intensity of action and adventure.The Bourne Deception begins in a peaceful, serene, and quixotic island setting where the most dangerous situation seemed to be the invasion of a mosquito through netting which covered Jason’s bed. Then, his engulfing tranquility is shattered when Jason is shot by an unknown assailant in an ambush. Van Lustbader accomplishes all this decisive action in the first thirty pages!
An American passenger plane is shot down over Egypt by an apparent Iranian missile. In the ensuing investigation, Bourne becomes a key player, but at the same time is trying to piece together clues which will lead him to his assailant. His involvement puts him in the middle of both incidents deepening your entanglement to figure out what is going to happen next.
If you haven’t read any of the previous Jason Bourne thrillers, have no fear, each of the characters are skillfully reintroduced taking their places in his present or past life. Then, without missing a beat, the action continues as each of them play an integral role in the Deception, which is the theme of this novel. Clichés should not find their place in good writing, but, this is a “page-turner; you really want to read.
One of the great strengths of both Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader is their ability to write clearly, concisely, and cleanly. Potty-mouth dialogue is not the norm and though many writers feel that in order to give the reader their “moneys-worth”, they must write many four-letter words. This is not the case in The Bourne Deception. Be deceived, but pleasantly, if you please.
Tying together all the loose ends is a technique which is utilized by those writers who realize that abruptly stopping at a cliff’s edge without conclusion will not satisfy true fans. Eric Van Lustbader concludes this story with flaring style and portends there will be further continuations of Jason Bourne’s worldly adventures.
Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member CymLowell
Imagine an Iranian missile (a Kowsar 3) bringing down a passenger jet over Egypt with many Americans on board, in the current context of a world anxious about the intentions of Iran. Add to that an American Secretary of Defense who is pounding the table for an attack on Iran, and a clandestine
For the meat entrée, there is a clever computer program that can manage military and intelligence activities on a real time basis, though it may have flaws in terms of inputs (one of which could be the survival of Boure).
This is the essence of The Bourne Deception, a thriller of the first order. One need not remember all the details of the prior Bourne books, though there is plenty here for even those who have all the details in mind. Our man Bourne does not yet fully find his past, after all this is a series of sequels and the mystery is a critical element of the suspense.
There are at least six stories lines and about thirty characters, which makes a thriller reader’s heart purr. A story within the story traces the history of Russian nemisis Leonid Arkadin in the squalor of Nizhy Tagil, as a the god of destruction, Shiva, opens and closes the story in paradise.
This is another thrilling ride. In the end, there are soliliqueys by one of the bad guys that contain strains of genuine emotional anxiety shared by many of us, which gives character to this fellow on his way. There are also endings of some of the villains, as several of the story lines remain open to be picked up in the next sequel. I am anxious to see whether Moira can survive as a Bourne girl, and whether Soraya and Amun have a future, as they all chase after Mr. Arkadin, now possessed of arms merchant information for the world.
The Bourne Deception is a marvelous book, a joyful read, with plenty of emotion, romance, and thought provoking internal questioning of the selves of the characters. A high five and hearty thank you is well deserved by Mr. Lustbader.
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mercenary group working for all sides named Black River. As spice, Jason Bourne is in Bali with a new sweetheart only to be shot through the heart by an old colleague, and some former lovers wind their way through the novel.For the meat entrée, there is a clever computer program that can manage military and intelligence activities on a real time basis, though it may have flaws in terms of inputs (one of which could be the survival of Boure).
This is the essence of The Bourne Deception, a thriller of the first order. One need not remember all the details of the prior Bourne books, though there is plenty here for even those who have all the details in mind. Our man Bourne does not yet fully find his past, after all this is a series of sequels and the mystery is a critical element of the suspense.
There are at least six stories lines and about thirty characters, which makes a thriller reader’s heart purr. A story within the story traces the history of Russian nemisis Leonid Arkadin in the squalor of Nizhy Tagil, as a the god of destruction, Shiva, opens and closes the story in paradise.
This is another thrilling ride. In the end, there are soliliqueys by one of the bad guys that contain strains of genuine emotional anxiety shared by many of us, which gives character to this fellow on his way. There are also endings of some of the villains, as several of the story lines remain open to be picked up in the next sequel. I am anxious to see whether Moira can survive as a Bourne girl, and whether Soraya and Amun have a future, as they all chase after Mr. Arkadin, now possessed of arms merchant information for the world.
The Bourne Deception is a marvelous book, a joyful read, with plenty of emotion, romance, and thought provoking internal questioning of the selves of the characters. A high five and hearty thank you is well deserved by Mr. Lustbader.
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LibraryThing member spvaughan
i expected so much and just didn't get it. i felt that bourne was mia for most of it. while there was plenty of action, the plot was confusing and at the end, i looked at my husband and went "what"?
LibraryThing member cathymoore
Jason Bourne book seven shows no sign of the pace slowing done, although I found the first half took a a bit of getting into. Character development in this book, particularly of Leonid Arkadin, added some real depth. Looking forward to the next one.
LibraryThing member Carol420
A meeting takes place between two unlikely subjects, with the purpose being a quid pro quo involving Bourne's death. And, indeed, Bourne is the target of an assassination attempt in Bali that is almost successful. While Bourne slowly recuperates, he undertakes a journey to try to determine who he
I enjoyed the action-packed story and multitude of very human characters. The only downfall was that the characters seemed so flat. I'd recommend it to those who've enjoyed the earlier books.
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is --- or, more accurately, the essence of his David Webb persona --- as well as who was behind the attempt to take him off the board. The answer to the latter question is a surprising one, given that it is Leonid Arkidin, an adversary whom Bourne had believed to be dead. But Bourne's quest regarding his own identity is quickly terminated and, indeed, bookends the beginning and end of the tale.I enjoyed the action-packed story and multitude of very human characters. The only downfall was that the characters seemed so flat. I'd recommend it to those who've enjoyed the earlier books.
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LibraryThing member Andy_DiMartino
Very Good, keep them coming Eric!!!
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009
Physical description
6.75 inches
ISBN
145551943X / 9781455519439