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The Janson Directive (Janson, Bk 1)
The Janson Directive - Janson, Bk 1
Author: Robert Ludlum
Nobel laureate, international financier, and philanthropist Peter Novak-a billionaire who has committed his life and fortune to fostering democracy around the world through his Liberty Foundation-has been kidnapped. The terrorist known as The Caliph is holding Novak in a near-impenetrable fortress and has refused to negotiate for his release, pl...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312989385
ISBN-10: 0312989385
Publication Date: 10/19/2003
Pages: 704
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3.7 stars, based on 105 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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I have loved Ludlum's books from the first one I read which was "The Bourne Identity." "The Janson Directive" is a fast-paced political thriller that kept me wanting to turn the page long after I should have been asleep.

The protagonist, Paul Janson, a legend in the U.S. covert agency Consular Operations, is a man haunted by what he witnessed while in Vietnam under his commanding officer Alan Demarest. However, he continues to serve his country and is recruited to rescue kidnapped Peter Novak, Nobel laureate, billionaire, international financier, and philanthropist. What starts as a rescue mission is simply the tip of the iceberg in what happens in Janson's quest to bring Novak back to safety.

This book takes you all over the map geographically and emotionally and is a gripping read. If you are into political thrillers, assassins, intrigue, and conspiricies, then I highly recommend this book. It's a must read.
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reviewed The Janson Directive (Janson, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
I would recommend this book highly to anyone that likes "shoot-em-ups" and Robert Ludlum books.
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A thrilling, engrossing read.
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Very good - similiar to the Bourne Series


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