The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne Book #3): A Novel

Written by Robert Ludlum

Narrated by Scott Brick

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At a small-town carnival, two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed “Jason Bourne.” Only they know Bourne’s true identity and understand that the telegrams are really a message from Bourne’s mortal enemy, Carlos, known also as the Jackal, the world’s deadliest and most elusive terrorist. And furthermore, they know what the Jackal wants: a final confrontation with Bourne. Now David Webb, professor of Oriental studies, husband, and father, must do what he hoped never to do again—assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: to infiltrate the politically and economically omnipotent Medusan group and use himself as bait to lure the cunning Jackal into a deadly trap—a trap from which only one of them will escape.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
• Release date: Apr 14, 2009
• ISBN: 9781415961360

Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum (1927-2001) was the author of 25 thriller novels, including The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum--the books on which the international hit movies were based--and The Sigma Protocol. He was also the creator of the Covert-One series. Born in New York City, Ludlum received a B.A. from Wesleyan University, and before becoming an author, he was a United States Marine, a theater actor and producer.

Reviews for The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne Book #3)

[JoseLuis1972?? · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The double hunt is unleashed from Maine to Washington, from the Caribbean island of Montserrat to Paris, and finally to Moscow and the southern area of the Soviet Union. It is an unrelenting pursuit, with no respite, in which the famous Jackal is driven by one obsession: to catch his hated adversary, the only man he has ever feared. What he does not know is that while he believes he is stalking the famous Bourne, Bourne is inexorably luring him into his deadly trap. (Translated from Spanish)

[TatoCucu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good conclusion to the series and its stories. A bit dramatic but just the right amount. It encourages looking into the context of the time, especially regarding "Carlos." I believe the work is complete with this volume; I don't understand the need for official sequels by other authors. (Translated from Spanish)