Robert Ludlum's the Lazarus Vendetta : A Covert-One Novel - Softcover

Ludlum, Robert; Farrell, Keith; Lynds, Gayle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752864122 ISBN 13: 9780752864129

Publisher: Orion, 2005

Synopsis

Since his death in 2001, Ludlum has joined the ever-expanding ranks of such authors as V. C Andrews, Lawrence Sanders, and William Coughlin who are writing from beyond the grave. His latest Covert-One novel (written with the able "assistance" of Patrick Larkin) proves that even being entombed six feet under has not hampered his ability to write intricately plotted, action-packed spy yarns. Bioterrorists have gotten hold of some nasty nanophages (submolecular organic machines) that cause humans to dissolve into a pool of bloody slime (described quite graphically) and have no qualms about releasing them on the unsuspecting public. As the body count racks up into the thousands, the evidence seems to point to a militant environmental group, the Lazarus Movement, as the culprit. Unfortunately for the bad guys, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Smith (last seen in The Altman Code, 2003), not only a medical doctor and an expert in molecular biology but also an operative for the president's personal, supersecret intelligence agency Covert-One, has been assigned to investigate. Assisted by CIA agent Randi Russell and Peter Howell of British MI-6, Smith rappels (literally) from one perilous situation to the next. A bit over the top but a fast read and sure to delight fans of both espionage and the technothriller.

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From the Inside Flap

PRAISE FOR AUTHOR ROBERT LUDLUM
and his explosive #1 bestsellers...

"Ludlum is light years beyond his literary competition in piling plot twist upon plot twist, until the mesmerized reader is held captive...[He] dominates the field in strong, tightly plotted, adventure-drenched thrillers. Ludlum pulls out all the stops and dazzles his readers."―Chicago Tribune

"Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six pack of thriller writers combined."―The New York Times

"Reading a Ludlum novel is like watching a James Bond film."―Entertainment Weekly

"Welcome to Robert Ludlum's world...fast pacing, tight plotting, international intrigue."―The Plain Dealer

"Robert Ludlum is the master of gripping, fast-moving intrigue. He is unsurpassed at weaving a tapestry of stunningly diverse figures, then assembling them in a sequence so gripping that the reader's attention never wavers."―The Daily Oklahoman

"Don't ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day."―Chicago Sun-Times

"If a Pulitzer Prize were awarded for escapist fiction, Robert Ludlum undoubtedly would have won it. Ten times over."―Mobile Register

"An exciting medical-military thriller that moves at a rapid pace to its climax...an exciting new series."―Midwest Book Review

"A pop hit...that should bounce right up the bestseller lists."―Kirkus Reviews

"Gripping...robust writing and a breakneck pace."―Boston Herald

From the Back Cover

For the past three decades Robert Ludlum's bestselling novels have been enjoyed by hundreds of millions of readers worldwide and have set the standard against which all other thrillers are measured. His Covert-One series has been among his most beloved creations and now comes the latest thrilling novel in this unforgettable series.

THE LAZARUS VENDETTA
The Lazarus Movement, the dominant force in the eco-conscious, ‘anti-technology' protest movement, has sent rumblings down the halls of the world's intelligence agencies. Led by a mysterious, never-seen figure known only as Lazarus, this increasingly prominent group is believed by some to be preparing a bold strike.

When an attack on a nano-technology research facility leaves thousands dead–protestors and scientists alike–from what appears to be a cloud of inadvertently released but gruesomely deadly nanobots, pandemonium reigns. Lt. Colonel Jon Smith is activated by Covert-One to find and uncover the truth about Lazarus where all others have failed. As Smith slowly uncovers the deadly underpinnings of the group, he soon learns that the Lazarus Movement is only the very tip of the iceberg in a deadly scheme that threatens billions of lives and will forever change the nature of the world itself.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Orion
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0752864122
• ISBN 13: 9780752864129
• Binding: Paperback