After phenomenal bestseller upon bestseller, Robert Ludlum's books still "dominate the field in adventure-drenched thrillers" (Chicago Tribune). Now Ludlum's books are at an all-time high in this new breakneck classic of international intrigue, terrifying deception, and two random strangers who unwittingly hold the fate of the world in their hands...
In Zurich, Switzerland, American investment banker Ben Hartman has arrived on holiday when he chances upon old friend Jimmy Cavanaugh-- a madman who's armed and programmed to assassinate. In a matter of minutes, six innocent bystanders-- and Cavanaugh-- are dead. But when his body vanishes, and his weapon mysteriously appears in Hartman's luggage, Hartman is plunged into an unfathomable nightmare, and suddenly finds himself on the run. Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., Anna Navarro, field agent for the Department of justice, has been asked to investigate the sudden-- seemingly unrelated-- deaths of eleven men throughout the world. The only thing that connects them is a secret file, over a half-century old, linked to the CIA, and marked with the same puzzling codename: Sigma.
But as Anna follows the connecting thread, she finds herself in the shadows of a relentless killer who is one step ahead of her, victim by victim. Together she and Hartman must uncover the diabolical secrets long held behind the codename, Sigma. It will threaten everything they think they know about themselves and confirm their very worst fears...
Julien C. (jaimelesmaths) from BALTIMORE, MD wrote on 3/23/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Well, despite the fact that the book begins with a sextuple homicide and footchase through Zurich, this book took awhile to get into. However, once the plot got started, it was very engaging. Plenty of action and suspense, but well-plotted and not random. I figured out the "main" mystery and the big final "twist" about 100 pages before they were revealed, but that didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. Definitely worth a read.
Cathleen P. (desperatehousewife) from FLOYDS KNOBS, IN wrote on 5/29/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ludlum is truly a master at writing spy novels! Great plot that kept me guessing until the end.
Kendall O. from PHOENIX, AZ wrote on 2/2/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The usual Ludlum edge of your seat story.
Judy H. (hart2hart) from PANTEGO, TX wrote on 12/20/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
In Zurich, Switzerland, American investment banker Ben Hartman has arrived on holiday when he chances upon old friend Jimmy Cavanaugh---a madman who's armed and programmed to assassinate. In a matter of minutes, six innocent bystanders---and Cavanaugh---are dead. But when his body vanishes, and his weapon mysteriously appears in Hartman's luggage, Hartman is plunged into an unfathomable nightmare, and suddenly finds himself on the run.
Jennifer B. from RICHMOND, VA wrote on 11/16/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fun, easy read with some interesting twists and turns. Great fast-paced "man-on-the-run" adventure.
TJ S. (CraftyTJ) from SOUTH FULTON, TN wrote on 11/12/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Anna Navarro, special agent for the Justice Department, has been assigned to investigate the deaths of several eminent men, all advanced in age and all connected to a mysterious group called Sigma, founded in the last years of World War II. An accident brings her together with Ben Hartman, an American investment banker who is in Zurich investigating the death of his twin brother and finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. Who is Sigma, and why are some of its members being killed? More importantly, what grand project is in the works?
Jan J. (quiltingmimi) from GREENVILLE, TX wrote on 9/5/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really liked this book. From the first chapter, I was eager to see what would happen next. Exciting, well written book!
Jennifer N. (MoxiesMom) from BOISE, ID wrote on 6/26/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
NY Times Bestseller. Excellent Thriller.
Audrey C. (Audbug) from HARTSVILLE, SC wrote on 6/15/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
"In Zurich, Switzerland, American investment banker Ben Hartman has arrived on holiday when he chances upon old friend Jimmy Cavanaugh - a madman who's armed and programmed to assassinate. In a matter of minutes, six innocent bystanders - and Cavanaugh - are dead. But when his body vanishes, and his weapon mysterios appears in Hartman's luggage, Hartman is plunged into an unfahomable nightmare, and suddenly finds himself on the run. Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., Anna Navarro,, field agent for the the Department of Justice, has been asked to investgate the sudden - seemingly unrelated - deaths of eleven men throughout the world. The only thing that connects them is a secret file, over a half-century old, linked to the CIA, and marked with the same puzzling codename: Sigman
Gail J. from INDIANAPOLIS, IN wrote on 5/20/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
fast paced international best seller always gripping tale to the very end
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Dorothy S. from FLORENCE, OR wrote on 11/11/2006...
Another convulated adventure by Ludlum. It takes place in Switzerland and Washington. This is a must read and I'm not going to ruin it for you by telling you what it is about.