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gsatori's review against another edition
4.0
So much better than the first of the series. It could have used a little editing. It dragged at times. But still compelling. Good conclusion
swetzel9's review against another edition
Fairly by the numbers thriller. Worth the seven hours I spent listening to it. Don't think I missed anything by going with the abridged version.
furicle's review against another edition
3.0
Standard formula fare. Not bad except for the ridiculous "partial gravity" bit thrown in early on. It's not as good as the Bourne series by any means, but readable.
catsflipped's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a really good read, the action building up through out the book meant by the end it was very hard to put down.
The theft of small pox samples from a lab in Russia which end up in a very unexpected place to be weaponised lead to a race to stop the bio terrorists.
A predictable ending maybe but still an exciting one.
The theft of small pox samples from a lab in Russia which end up in a very unexpected place to be weaponised lead to a race to stop the bio terrorists.
A predictable ending maybe but still an exciting one.
jaxboiler's review against another edition
3.0
Another fun exciting read about the exploits of Jon Smith as he saves the US and the World from another deadly biological hazard.
lijadora's review against another edition
3.0
About as entertaining as the first book in the series. Easy read. Nothing special.
alexctelander's review against another edition
3.0
In the second in the “Covert-One” series (after The Hades Factor), renowned author Robert Ludlum (The Prometheus Deception and The Icarus Agenda) teams up with author/screenwriter Philip Shelby (Days of Drums and The Gatekeeper). Once again the world is in imminent danger.
The last case of smallpox was cured in the ‘70s; only two samples remain: one in Atlanta at the CDC and one in Russia. A group of unknown terrorists have a plan to capture one of these samples, transform it into a much more vehement strain, and use it as the ultimate germ warfare weapon. Jon Smith, Covert-One’s best member, is on the case to stop them, nevertheless the elusive terrorists remain one step ahead. Ultimately, it will come down to a detrimental finale, where the entire world is at risk; the question is how many people will have to die before Jon Smith can save the day.
Sadly, Robert Ludlum died earlier this year, so The Cassandra Compact’s value is double-fold, since it is his last book. The Covert-One series may not be much of a series after all, but The Cassandra Compact serves as a clear-cut example why, even though the Cold War is over, everything is not A-OK.
Originally published on October 8th 2001
For over 500 book reviews, and over 40 exclusive author interviews (both audio and written), visit BookBanter.
The last case of smallpox was cured in the ‘70s; only two samples remain: one in Atlanta at the CDC and one in Russia. A group of unknown terrorists have a plan to capture one of these samples, transform it into a much more vehement strain, and use it as the ultimate germ warfare weapon. Jon Smith, Covert-One’s best member, is on the case to stop them, nevertheless the elusive terrorists remain one step ahead. Ultimately, it will come down to a detrimental finale, where the entire world is at risk; the question is how many people will have to die before Jon Smith can save the day.
Sadly, Robert Ludlum died earlier this year, so The Cassandra Compact’s value is double-fold, since it is his last book. The Covert-One series may not be much of a series after all, but The Cassandra Compact serves as a clear-cut example why, even though the Cold War is over, everything is not A-OK.
Originally published on October 8th 2001
For over 500 book reviews, and over 40 exclusive author interviews (both audio and written), visit BookBanter.
bjerz's review against another edition
3.0
I have just returned from the 2016 Bouchercon in New Orleans and learned that Robert Ludlum wrote more books after he died than while he was alive. Although The Casandra Compact was published prior to his death, it is likely that it was not written by Ludlum at all.
Nonetheless, the book is a fun read and has a likeable main character.
Nonetheless, the book is a fun read and has a likeable main character.
alexctelander's review against another edition
3.0
In the second in the “Covert-One” series (after The Hades Factor), renowned author Robert Ludlum (The Prometheus Deception and The Icarus Agenda) teams up with author/screenwriter Philip Shelby (Days of Drums and The Gatekeeper). Once again the world is in imminent danger.
The last case of smallpox was cured in the ‘70s; only two samples remain: one in Atlanta at the CDC and one in Russia. A group of unknown terrorists have a plan to capture one of these samples, transform it into a much more vehement strain, and use it as the ultimate germ warfare weapon. Jon Smith, Covert-One’s best member, is on the case to stop them, nevertheless the elusive terrorists remain one step ahead. Ultimately, it will come down to a detrimental finale, where the entire world is at risk; the question is how many people will have to die before Jon Smith can save the day.
Sadly, Robert Ludlum died earlier this year, so The Cassandra Compact’s value is double-fold, since it is his last book. The Covert-One series may not be much of a series after all, but The Cassandra Compact serves as a clear-cut example why, even though the Cold War is over, everything is not A-OK.
Originally published on October 8th 2001
For over 500 book reviews, and over 40 exclusive author interviews (both audio and written), visit BookBanter.
The last case of smallpox was cured in the ‘70s; only two samples remain: one in Atlanta at the CDC and one in Russia. A group of unknown terrorists have a plan to capture one of these samples, transform it into a much more vehement strain, and use it as the ultimate germ warfare weapon. Jon Smith, Covert-One’s best member, is on the case to stop them, nevertheless the elusive terrorists remain one step ahead. Ultimately, it will come down to a detrimental finale, where the entire world is at risk; the question is how many people will have to die before Jon Smith can save the day.
Sadly, Robert Ludlum died earlier this year, so The Cassandra Compact’s value is double-fold, since it is his last book. The Covert-One series may not be much of a series after all, but The Cassandra Compact serves as a clear-cut example why, even though the Cold War is over, everything is not A-OK.
Originally published on October 8th 2001
For over 500 book reviews, and over 40 exclusive author interviews (both audio and written), visit BookBanter.
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