The Bourne Identity

The first Jason Bourne thriller
Series: JASON BOURNE
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The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows the story of an amnesiac man found adrift at sea. With no memory of his past, he discovers he has exceptional combat skills and a mysterious bank account with large sums of money. As he pieces together his identity, he becomes entangled in a web of espionage and danger, all while being pursued by assassins and trying to uncover the truth about who he really is.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping stories of espionage and identity, as it delves into the thrilling quest of a man with amnesia as he unravels his mysterious past while being pursued by relentless assassins. Full of twists and action, it offers a captivating journey into the world of international intrigue and suspense.

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The Bourne Identity

He has no past. And he may not have a future ... The first in the Jason Bourne series from internationally bestselling author Robert Ludlum: 'the world's most read writer' GQ

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Jason Bourne is back in the forthcoming major motion picture starring Matt Damon and Alicia Vikander. Go back to where it all began for Bourne in his first adventure - The Bourne Identity.

“Watch your back 007 - Bourne is out to get you” - Sunday Times

He was dragged from the sea, his body riddled with bullets. There are a few clues: a frame of microfilm surgically implanted beneath the skin of his hip; evidence that plastic surgery has altered his face; strange things he says in his delirium, which could be code words. And a number on the film negative that leads to a bank account in Zurich, four million dollars, and a name for the amnesiac: Jason Bourne.

Now he is running for his life. A man with an unknown past and an uncertain future, the target of assassins and at the heart of a deadly puzzle. He's fighting for survival and no one can help him - except the one woman who once wanted to escape him...

Series: JASON BOURNE

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The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum is hailed as an intense thriller that gives classic spy narratives a run for their money, with the Sunday Times drawing comparisons to the likes of 007. The book's gripping storyline and intricate plot twists have captivated readers, reinforcing its status as a must-read in the crime and thriller category.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409167860

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Robert Ludlum is one of the world's bestselling authors and there are more than 300 million copies of his books in print. He is published in 32 languages and 50 countries. As well as blending sophisticated plotting and extreme pace, Robert Ludlum's novels are meticulously researched. In addition to the popular titles in the Covert-One series, Robert Ludlum's best-known books include THE SCARLATTI INHERITANCE, THE CHANCELLOR MANUSCRIPT and the Jason Bourne series.

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