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The Bourne Legacy (Hardcover)

by Eric Van Lustbader (Author) "David Webb, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University, was buried beneath a stack of ungraded term papers ..." (more)
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Veteran thriller maestro Lustbader (Black Heart, etc.) seizes the reins of Robert Ludlum's bestselling Jason Bourne series, proving that even Ludlum's death can't stop the ex-CIA operative. David Webb, a mild-mannered Georgetown professor, harbors his old Bourne identity deep within his psyche—except in moments of danger. A mysterious assassin, Khan, has targeted Webb. Seeking counsel from his old CIA handler, Alex Conklin, Webb arrives at Conklin's home to find him, along with Webb's psychiatrist and friend, Mo Panov, murdered. Unsurprisingly, it's a setup, and Webb is declared a rogue agent and the prime suspect. His only clue to the real killer is a pad of paper with a faint impression of the notation "NX 20." Meanwhile, in Reykjavik, preparations are underway for the upcoming summit on worldwide terrorism. Even the dimmest thriller reader will immediately intuit that Bourne, pursued by the world's leading intelligence agencies, will end up in Iceland confronting some evildoer out to wreak havoc on the international terror conference. And thus it comes to pass. Lustbader has wisely eschewed mimicking Ludlum's signature style—short punchy paragraphs with lots of exclamation points. His own prose, often cliche-ridden ("Khan felt as if his brain was about to explode. He was shaken to his very foundation"), is perfectly serviceable, effectively conveying the myriad cinematic hairsbreadth escapes, crosses, double crosses, explosions, furious fisticuffs and careening plot twists. It's a hearty serving of meat and potatoes action adventure, just the sort of fare that both Ludlum's and Lustbader's fans relish.
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Jason Bourne, former CIA agent, now David Webb, linguistics professor at Georgetown University, is framed for the murder of two associates and becomes an assassin's target. Forced to resume his former identity, Bourne resurrects his survival skills. Scott Brick depicts Bourne as focused and deadly--willing to risk everything in his pursuit of the murderer, who has a bio-weapon that threatens millions. Well-done British and French accents add to the narration. Espionage, betrayals, and torture culminate in a shocking encounter with a family member from Bourne's past. Eric Van Lustbader skillfully resurrects the Bourne character created by the late Robert Ludlum. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Bourne Legacy, Feb 25 2005
By Ray "Ray" (Alberta) - See all my reviews
Lustbader's Bourne Legacy is an excellent page turner in the Ludlum tradition. It's exciting plots and twists have kept me reading well past my normal bedtime. My one regrett is the early demise of Alex & Mo but unfortunately this is required for the plot line of the story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Ludlum, but OK..., Jul 18 2004
By David S. Rose (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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If you're new to the Bourne universe then you MUST go back and read the series in order first (and no, having seen the movie doesn't count, since it has nothing WHATSOEVER to do with the series.) If you're an old Ludlum hand, then you want to know how this compares to the originals. The bottom line is that Lustbader is no Ludlum, but since Ludlum's own work was somewhat variable, LEGACY falls about halfway along spectrum.

On the positive side, Lustbader's plotting is quite good and this one is right up there with the best Ludlum. On the other hand, the writing is wooden at times and full of cliches, the torture scenes are disturbingly graphic (well beyond anything Ludlum ever wrote), and the suspension of disbelief required is (at least for me) problematic.

Lustbader gives the character Khan apparently greater powers than even Bourne (whose abilities already strain the limits of credulity) and even if one accepts the usual Ludlum conspiracy motivation zeitgeist, in this book there are a lot of loose ends, unbelievable coincidences, miraculous recoveries and escapes, unrealistic details both technical and political, and lack of back-story motivation for the villain that leave one somewhat unfulfilled. It is also a little too 'cinematic' for my tastes, with much of the book obviously written to lay the groundwork for a future film (distinct car chase, fight and explosion scenes that are more Bruckheimer than Ludlum.)

Perhaps my biggest regret is that, in what I assume is a deliberate move to make the series his own, Lustbader starts off by discarding the previously integral Conklin and Panov, and very publicly burning the Bourne/Webb secret identity. In the real world, after the events depicted in this book Webb would never again be able to walk out of his house without being followed by the press, let alone get involved in undercover skullduggery. This book, then, would only appear to make sense if Lustbader is intending to take the future series off in a different direction.

All in all, however, I give LEGACY four stars, and I will read the next one. I'm glad that the series is being picked up by a name writer as with Flemming's Bond series (instead of the unfortunate, ghosted, "completed by" or "together with" sequels such as the Gayle Lind stuf.) I only hope that in future novels Lustbader will continue with the good plotting while staying away from the gratuitous violence and implausibilities displayed in this one. Bottom line: the new kid shows promise [grin].

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book!, Jul 16 2004
By Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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Eric Van Lustbader has done a very good job of writing about Jason Bourne.This is an excellent continuation of the Bourne
series.
In the newest Bourne book a sniper tries to assassinate Jason
Bourne on the college campus where he is a professor.He manages
to escape alive.Bourne goes to his mentor's house(Alex Conklin)
and discovers that Conklin and Mo Panov have been murdered.Bourne
has been declared a rogue agent and placed on a termination order.He is having to run for his life.Bourne has been set up
by other forces.He begins a search for the truth worldwide and
continues to have attempts made on his life by the assassin named Khan. Khan's real identity will shock you.
The real villain in this story is a man who heads up Humanistis.
He has a plot to pull off a deadly terrorist act at the Terrorist
summit that is going to be held in Iceland.It becomes a race against time to stop Stephan Spalko.A fast packed action book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars WOW Pleasant suprise
Mustsay I was very suprised with this book. Being a real Ludlum fan who's read ALL of his books (new, old, everything) I wasnt even about to give this one a chance, thinking van... Read more
Published on May 3 2006 by Tyler B

1.0 out of 5 stars Please stop trying to immitate Ludlum
what a shame someone wants to cash in on the name - this novel just as the 'covert one' series has nothing of Ludlum in it. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by thrillerfreak

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth Finishing
Originally excited to be reading a new Bourne novel, I was quickly disappointed in the way Mr. Van Lustbader handled this character created by Robert Ludlum. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by L. Stephen Lockett

2.0 out of 5 stars Did not work for me!
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Published on Jul 12 2004 by Kate Willard

1.0 out of 5 stars A Robert Ludlum Wanabe
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bourne Legacy
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Published on Jul 1 2004 by hbierman3

4.0 out of 5 stars Different, But Okay...
Having read a number of Ludlum books, I was anxious to see what this appointed successor would do with Jason Bourne. The experience was mostly good. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good additon to Bourne Series!
Thriller writer Lustbader brings Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne back to life. One wonders if this is what Mr. Read more
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