Praise for Robert Ludlum Dont ever begin a [Robert] Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day.Chicago Sun-Times Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined.The New York TimesFrom the PublisherA wickedly funny Robert Ludlum you've never met before. All the explosive paving of The Bourne Identity, the Byzantine treachery of The Parsifal Mosaic, the relentless action of The Bourne Ultimatum. The Principal Cast: General Mackenzie Hawkings, legend, hero, rogue. Sam Devereaux, bright young lawyer from Harvard, now in the army, can't wait to get out. General Hawken's four ex-wives, a quartet of incredibly endowed women who've formed a club: Hawkin's Harem. The Premise: Kidnap Pope Francesco I, the most beloved pontiff since John XX III. Ransom: One American dollar for every Catholic in the world. The Problem: Pope Francesco I says: "Gentle souls, why not?"From the Inside FlapA wickedly funny Robert Ludlum you've never metbefore. All the explosive paving of TheBourne Identity, the Byzantine treacheryof The Parsifal Mosaic, therelentless action of The BourneUltimatum. The Principal Cast: General MackenzieHawkings, legend, hero, rogue. Sam Devereaux, brightyoung lawyer from Harvard, now in the army, can'twait to get out. General Hawken's four ex-wives,a quartet of incredibly endowed women who'veformed a club: Hawkin's Harem. The Premise: KidnapPope Francesco I, the most beloved pontiff sinceJohn XX III. Ransom: OneAmerican dollar for every Catholic in the world. TheProblem: Pope Francesco I says: "Gentlesouls, why not?" what is the #1 best selling book of all time The Road to Gandolfo: A Novel
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An easy fast paced read wrapped around a good story. Great package.By Paul AtreidesDefinitely kept my interest all the way through the book. Some surprises, most but not all of them bad. Kept me guessing who were traitors and who were allies. The romance was there as an integral part of the story, not heavy breathing filler. I enjoyed the different portrayals of the foreign locales. As it should be, I liked the good guys and hated the villains; a testament to the skill of the author. A lot of action, all loose ends tied up at the end. All in all, a very enjoyable read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good ReadBy RonSFirst Ludlum book Ive read and I thought it was excellent. Have seen some complaints by others that it is not up to his normal standards but I have no idea about that. After finishing the book I was surprised there was a second follow-on book. This story was complete. I did not read the small sample at the end of this one. I paid $2.00 for book one. Dont think I will spring for $8.00 for book two...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I read this book 30+ years ago and loved it. NowBy ZaideeBI read this book 30+ years ago and loved it. Now, I can't imagine why. It is a good, if implausible, story; the characters are heroic. Yet, the prose is often in italics or followed by exclamation points so as to emphasize to the reader the excitement of the situation. It does not inspire me to reread other Ludlums.