Praise for Robert Ludlum and Trevayne A taut novel that spares no one.The New York Times Brilliant . . . a story of power, intrigue, ambition, greed, corruption, and horror.King Features Syndicate Dont ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have work the next day.Chicago Tribune A fascinating, meaty spine tingler.Library JournalFrom the PublisherBrilliant, 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.From the Inside FlapBrilliant, 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. where can i download ebooks for free pdf Trevayne: A Novel
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Really Wonderful for the Most PartBy Neela Bindu(Spoilers) The plot is exquisitely laid out, the characters are painted vividly- you can really see them-, as well as feel the tensions between governmental entities. From a character development sense, Trevayne and other characters come to see, for instance, Army personnel, in a more compassionate way (and vice versa with some of the Army personnel).The reason I give this book 4 Stars is the ending. After Trevayne reaches the Presidency, he is able to address to some extent some of the issues he's been fighting for throughout the novel, but, from what I can tell, hasn't been able to reign in Gennessee Industries, his main goal in the book. Thus, the ending, although maybe "realistic," was very anti-climactic for me. The ending was so underspoken and briefly expedited with, that I kept reading a few pages after the ending before realizing I was reading the "extra" of the first chapter of the Bourne Identity that the publishers had inserted at the end! (Made me laugh!) There were also a few minor plot strands that weren't tied up, something I've found in other Ludlum books; for instance, you end up connecting with Bonner, but there's no final conversation or connection between Bonner and Trevayne at the end, given their significant connection throughout the book.These last criticisms I've found in many of Ludlum's books: a drive to finish the ending of a book as soon as possible, and sometimes not tying up loose ends. Perhaps he felt the reader would be impatient by that point and would just want it over as soon as possible, or maybe he himself just wanted it done with, or maybe his publisher said, "Bob, deadline . . . we got a deadline here!"0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. CC 1By Kindle CustomerExcellent book. The whole plot was excellent.. like the way they intertwined Alex with the political players. The way they investigated Genesis Industries. Then the way they played Alex and Ian with his trying to become president. 5 stars Carl Clause0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another side to Ludlum's writing.By MattI really liked this story of the corrupt machinery behind the political world. Different to most Ludlum novels, the author wrote this to highlight the undemocratic way that politics can be manipulated by unseen people and groups. The main character Trevayne is believable and likeable, and though the plot is not filled with action, there is plenty of intrigue to keep the reader hooked.