Trevayne [Paperback]

Robert Ludlum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2004

Trevayne was a self-made millionaire by the time he was thirty. Then he went into government, carving out a brilliant and honourable career. Now he is head of one of the biggest foundations in the USA. Fearless, intelligent and incorruptible, he thought no one could touch him...Then his investigation into the 'secret government' led him beyond the corridors of official power into a nightmare maze where Mafia leaders and 'legitimate' billionaires mixed, where even the Presidency can be bought and sold. And where a man like Trevayne could be a dreaded enemy, a duped victim, or maybe, just maybe, a king.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'a writer who bests the bestsellers' Daily Telegraph 'A mind-freezer' Sunday Times 'A fascinating, meaty spine-tinger' Library Journal 'A taut book that spares nobody' New York Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Brilliant, fearless, incorruptible, Andrew Trevayne was a self-made millionaire at thirty-five, former Undersecretary of State, current head of one of the nation's most prestigious foundations. Now, at the express wish of the president, Trevayne undertakes an investigation into the "secret government"--and is swept up in a tidal wave of intrigue and danger beyond the corridors of official power...into a nightmare maze where Mafia leaders and billionaires mingle...where Congress and even the presidency itself can be bought and sold. Here, in this sizzling world of mystery, seduction, and betrayal...where his family's survival and his own hinge on a hair trigger...where sinister forces are poised to exact a chilling conspiracy...here, a man like Trevayne can become a dreaded enemy, a duped pawn--or a king. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Orion Paperbacks (October 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752858629
• ISBN-13: 978-0752858623
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,218,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After a successful career in the theatre, Robert Ludlum launched his career as a best-selling writer with THE SCARLATTI INHERITANCE in 1971, the first of twenty-two consecutive international bestsellers. Robert sadly passed away in March 2001.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sure winner, September 9, 2000

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adeyinka (Nigeria) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trevayne (Audio Cassette)

Trevayne is one of the most gripping novels i have read in my entire life. Although fiction,it depicts the many intrigues in politics in developed democracies especially the United States as well as in nascent democracies such as ours in Nigeria. The fascinating theme is, even in a society where there is rule of law some people are "untouchables" (i.e above the law) and the path of wisdom is they have to be negotiated with for the common good. Robert Ludlum took me down a familiar route - He should be congratulated for his effort.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely main character, too slow and frankly boring, July 30, 2004

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thrillerfreak - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trevayne (Paperback)

Disapointing story from Ludlum, the main character is unsimpathetic and totally out of place for the task. could not finish this story, and would prefer to give it 1 star but after all it is Ludlum (or is it?).

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Lesson in American Finance, March 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Trevayne (Paperback)

This book would have been more suitable as a graduate level business course text book rather than as a "suspence" novel. It was boring. Although Ludlum is a favorite author, this boring attempt at suspence took him down in my estimation.