Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Deception (Jason Bourne Novels) [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Robert Ludlum (Author), Eric Van Lustbader (Author), Jeremy Davidson (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 9, 2009 | Series: Jason Bourne Novels

ROBERT LUDLUM was the author of twenty-one novels, each one a New York Times bestseller. There are more than 210 million of his books in print, and they have been translated into thirty-two languages. He is the author of The Scarlatti Inheritance, The Chancellor Manuscript, and the Jason Bourne series--The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum--among others. Mr. Ludlum passed away in March, 2001.

ERIC VAN LUSTBADER is most widely known as the New York Times bestselling author of twenty international bestselling thrillers including Ninja and Black Heart. He is also the author of two successful and highly regarded series of fantasy novels, The Sunset Warrior Cycle and The Pearl Saga. His novels have been translated into over twenty languages. Lustbader was born and raised in Greenwich Village. He and his wife, Victoria, have been residents of the South Fork of Long Island for more than fifteen years.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Lustbader resurrects Ludlum's hero in this thriller that fails to recapture the intensity of the original but still packs plenty of punches. This time around, Jason Bourne must track down his would-be assassin, but finds himself in the middle of an investigation that could trigger a new world war. Jeremy Davidson brings the novel necessary realism with a range of believable characters. His ability to capture the subtleties of numerous accents and dialects without falling into caricature is commendable. A splendid reading of an otherwise routine action thriller. A Grand Central hardcover (Reviews, Apr. 6). (June)
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Review

"With panache Jeremy Davidson depicts Jason Bourne.... The understatement with which Davidson portrays Bourne's return to life-and-death adventures befits the character..... The high action is further enhanced by sound effects and musical transitions. Ludlum fans will not be disappointed" (AudioFile Magazine on ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE BOURNE SANCTION )

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (June 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600245994
• ISBN-13: 978-1600245992
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.5 x 5.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Van Lustbader is the author of more than twenty-five best-selling novels, including The Ninja, a New York Times bestseller for 24 weeks, in which he introduced Nicholas Linnear, one of modern fictions most beloved and enduring heroes. His New York Times bestselling novel, "The Testament," was published in September, 2006 and in paperback in August, 2007.
His novels have been translated into over twenty languages; his books are best-sellers worldwide and are so popular whole sections of bookstores from Bangkok to Dublin are devoted to them. The Ninja was sold to 20th Century-Fox. It is now in pre-production.
Mr. Lustbader is a graduate of Columbia College, with a degree in Sociology. Before turning to writing full time, he enjoyed highly successful careers in the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education, and in the music business. He is a second-level Reiki master.

Customer Reviews

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113 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Where's Jason?, July 28, 2009

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E. Gormly (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert Ludlum's the Bourne Deception (Hardcover)

Jason Bourne is in title only.

It is with agonizing sadness that I must tell others NOT to buy this book.
See, I LOVE the Bourne character; I love the idea of Bourne. I am the type of person who would count the days for a new Bourne (or Reacher) Novel.
I am also extremely forgiving in terms of plot, characters, reality and all the facts that get in the way.
I don't let a fact get in my way of enjoying a good yarn.

Robert Ludlum did an amazing job; Lustbader has slowly destroyed this fine series.

Where to begin? Since I am about the same quality writer as Lustbader, I will spare you my dribble and just list the issues.

1. Jason Bourne is in title only.

True.. Unbelievable as it might sound, Jason Bourne is hardly in the book and worse yet, he is not the focus of the plot, he is not tied to the plot, he is not the driving character, he is not the savior, he is not the lover, the fighter or anything in between. Jason Bourne is filler.

FILLER! Can you believe that? Lustbader can NOT be forgiven for this.

I feel like Lustbader took advantage of the license he has and wrote an overly emotional, intellectually drippy, poorly connected war for oil short story and then threw Jason in because he had a contract.

2. The story is crap. Really.

The plot holes and connections are almost unforgivable, as it is after all (supposed to be) a Bourne book, I can handle ridiculous coincidences, unrealistic converging of vague plot points, and seemingly super genius all powerful villains, but what is not forgivable is the 60% emotional filler. Not only does Lustbader feel the urge to minutely describe just about every A, B and C characters inner demons and haunting childhood (at inappropriate times mind you) , but he does so on a seemingly endless ramble. In some cases we go from one characters inner demons directly to another with not so much as a "hey, how are ya?" between characters.

I believe this was a book about Leonid Arkadin and the title should have been "Leonid Arkadin, a guy cooler than the emotionally crippled and stunted Jason Bourne"

3. The introduction of the supernatural is slap worthy.

When I started in on the supernatural bit, I wanted to look up Lustbaders next book signing and book a flight just to slap him in the face... What is Jason Bourne doing talking, discussing, believing in the supernatural? Suparwita? Really? Suparwita?

UGGH! This was STUPID. I challenge anyone to find someone who read this book to say they enjoyed this adddition.

4. The pansification of Bourne has continued...
Let's face it, in the last two novels, we have seen Jason turn into a wussie, a pansy, a putz. Emotionally Confused and dazed all the time, he can't tell a friend from foe, Monday from Tuesday or what leg to put in his pants first. Bourne has the sense of a 13 year old who's lost his mother in a supermarket. The woe is me, I feel so confused bit is tiring.

Jason Bourne is a mess, but not in a good way....

5. Bourne can't fight anymore.
This is probably the worst sin. Jason Bourne is a trainer killer, master of all hand to hand and weapons. Based on this book, you'd think he was a 14 year old mop boy at a taco Fiesta. He just can't seem to win a fight unless he gets some outside help or super luck.

What gives?

I have to end my review here because my heart just isn't in it anymore.
I will never buy a Lustbader book ever again. I think I actually hate the guy now.

This was a tragedy on all levels and trust me when I say... I am a forgiving fan.. I really am, I would normally forgive a lot for a "hero", but this book is just too much for me. I wish I could give it negative stars...

I think I'll go to my first book burning tomorrow.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry I Bought It, June 26, 2009

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William F. Cummings (Apache Junction, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert Ludlum's the Bourne Deception (Hardcover)

What can be worse than saying "Sorry I Bought It"? It is, "Wasted My Time Reading It". Not a good Jason Bourne Book and, in short, a lousy read. Too much jumping around with characters, too much time spent on history of some characters, very light plot, and way not true to the Jason Bourne as written by the original author. The introduction of "mystic forces" drives the plot towards SciFi writing. Doubt if I will pickup the next, and hopefully last, Bourne novel unless I can get it at a garage sale. Can not recommend this book to anyone.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bourne is dead., July 4, 2009

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H. Feshir - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert Ludlum's the Bourne Deception (Hardcover)

Very very dissapointing. I never write reviews since I don't consider myself an expert, however I felt it was my moral obligation to warn of this book.
The pace is extremely slow and boring, too many nostalgic moments and slow narrative that took away from the pace. Bourne himself was transformed into this dull character in this novel (never thought I'd see it happen). It seemed at times that the author was simply stuck and put a ton of fillers. A slow read, don't expect much. I am truly sorry for anyone who purchased this one.