Although Robert Ludlum, creator of Jason Bourne, died in 2001 his legacy lives on with the latest in the Bourne saga; The Bourne Deception. Written by Eric Van Lustbader in the same precise, researched detail as Ludlum, Jason Bourne is again a haunted, wanted man, trying to stay alive while secretly following any clue that might reveal his past and true identity.
Jason survives a nearly successful attempt on his life, and goes into hiding on beautiful Bali. He is determined to find those who so desperatly want him dead, and the trail takes him to Paris and then Khartoum accompanied by a lovely art dealer with her own deceptive agenda.
Simultaneously, an American passenger plane is shot out of the sky over Egypt, causing a worldwide uproar. Iranian terrorists are suspected, but a special investigative team from the U.S. is sent to definetely determine the missile's source. What they discover seems unbelievable, but one fact is certain. Power-hungry men in many countries are willing to sacrifice anything and anyone to achieve their evil goals.
Previous books and motion pictures have created many die-hard Jason Bourne fans. In this latest installment, Van Lustbader has meticulously created an intelligent and fast-paced novel of international intrigue. However, readers could soon tire of Bourne's story and expect a resolution to his memory loss and past activities. Perhaps in the near future we will see closure for one of the most exciting fictional characters ever created. In the meantime enjoy "The Bourne Deception", undoubtedly the best espionage, spy-thriller of 2009.
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Sounds like a great read. I'll have to add this one to my list.
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