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The Gemini Contenders [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Robert Ludlum (Author)
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Heald's British accent, crisp, deliberate and sometimes urgent, brings out the best in this excellent mystery.. . . outstanding entertainment. J.A.H. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Ludlum's thriller follows an attempt by a clandestine order of monks to transport mysterious documents that could rip apart the Christian world. 4 cassettes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another Nazi Thriller, Aug 22 2003
By Avid Reader (Franklin, Tn) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Gemini Contenders (Mass Market Paperback)
Ludlum seems almost obsessed with Nazis, their schemes and alleged supporters and actions post WWII. This kind of thing - a war tale with lots of action - is a almost a sure hit in the right hands and one cannot argue that the book was a page turner of the first degree.

Still, the convoluted time eras, the non-stop action and the predictable ending caused me to remove a star.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining enough, May 6 2003
By R. von Kries "vonbox" (Smith Harbor, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Gemini Contenders (Mass Market Paperback)
Not as good as the Bourne Identity, which was the last Ludlum I read. It's a good page turner, but the multiple time lines of the plot cause the book to be less focused than some of his other work. The character of the father is much more interesting and layered so the first half of the book is better than the end which stars the more obvious characters of the sons. The style of writing is classic Ludlum and there's plenty of the complex intrigue fans expect. A good book to take on a trip as you won't mind abandoning it after you've read it.

If you want to read a masterful spy/war book set across multiple timelines, read Neal Stephenson's 'Cryptonomicon'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars How did I miss this?, Nov 4 2002
This review is from: The Gemini Contenders (Mass Market Paperback)
I thought I had read everything Ludlum had ever written, but came across this in a backpacker hostel. What a find! This book made me remember what it was I loved about Ludlum's writing, and reminded me that his older writings are better than all this stuff they're finding now that he's gone.
Vittorio Fontini-Cristi is the eldest son of a wealthy Italian industrialist. His father's involvement in the hiding of a vault containing powerful religious documents leads to Vittorio's becoming enmeshed in events he doesn't fully understand. With World War II as a backdrop, he is hunted by many who want the vault's contents and protected by some who believe he will lead them to the vault as his life is transformed. He is never to escape this legacy, and before he dies, must pass it on to his twin sons--the Geminis who have both become involved in wars of their own. One son is career army with a Vietnam background, the other a peace loving war protester. They must cast aside their mutual dislike to once and for all solve the mystery that has always been part of their heritage.
The book leads you through twists and turns, and the plot is classic Ludlum. He doesn't keep the story moving with useless dialogue and the characters are believable. The power contained within the hidden vault motivates many to devote their lives to it's discovery. You've got to wonder what it could possibly contain to drive people this way.
This book is Ludlum at his best, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good thriller.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Story
The Gemini Contenders makes you feel re-assured that Robert Ludlum will always be one of the finest thriller writers of our time. Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by Rohan Krishnamurti

5.0 out of 5 stars Ludlum is the Master of suspense
After having read the Bourne Identity, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Matarese Circle, which were all good novels, when i got hold of Gemini Contenders, i thought,"Can he manage to... Read more
Published on Feb 13 2002 by Chiedza

5.0 out of 5 stars It had me thinking..Jesus in a fake?! But not true of course
Actually I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.
This book is a very intriguing, I could not put it down, or actually turn it off, since It was a audiobook

I do... Read more

Published on Jan 19 2002 by Daniel P. Means

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost did not finish reading it
And to think that I almost did not finish reading it. At the middle of the book it got very slow moving, and I actually started reading another, if it wasn't for the great reviews... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spellbinding Book!
This has to be one of the top Robert Ludlum books that I have ever read. This book tells about an order of monks transporting a vault to a secret hiding place out of the reach of... Read more
Published on Feb 2 2001 by Melvin Hunt

3.0 out of 5 stars Great potential that wasn't realized
As a avid Ludlum fan, I was very disappointed by this book. The plot had so much potential and the backdrop was very well researched. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Just ok read
Compared to Forsyth and Follett this a meager offering. The story seems to drag, at times I was wondering if the author was just padding the book. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2000 by A. Trevor

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok read
Compared to Forsyth and Follett this a meager offering. The story seems to drag, at times I was wondering if the author was just padding the book. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2000 by A. Trevor

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, well-researched and believable!
Vittorio Fontini-Christi is the head of a highly regarded Italian family who harbours a deadly secret. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2000 by Mr N Forbes-warren

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best plots
Robert Ludlum proves that his capacity for plot creation is stellar. This novel rocks you with its pace and twists. Read more
Published on Jul 6 2000 by Jared Garrett

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