Paul Janson, a character first featured in Robert Ludlum's bestselling novel The Janson Directive, has a new goal: save the world, one operative, one mission, one redemption at a time.Reformed from his days of covert-operations, Paul Janson has set a new mission for himself. Working in partnership with champion sharpshooter Jessica Kincaid, he rehabilitates disenchanted agents and helps them create new lives outside of the violent intelligence sector. These former operatives then form a network of support for Janson when it comes to his other job--Janson also takes on independent assignments. For a fee, he'll use his skills to resolve international crises. But only those actions that he believes contribute to the greater good of all. Whether he's rescuing an American doctor from Somalian pirates, attacking militant thugs intent on murdering a West African public servant agitating for human rights, or hunting the money-lenders who capitalize on barbaric civil war, Janson stays honest with three simple rules: 1) No torture. 2) No civilian casualties. 3) No killing anyone who doesn't try to kill them. Yet with his commitment to doing what is right--while facing canny intelligence operatives, ruthless warlords, deep sea marauders, or brutal dictators--Janson finds that his most difficult task is figuring out if he's fighting for the good side.
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"Robert Ludlum books are implausible to the extreme; once that fact is accepted, they are great fun. This was my favorite of the few Ludlum novels I have read. This book wasted no time getting to the action, and the ending was both plausible (relatively speaking of course) and unexpected. Somebody always ends up alive who was presented as dead in these books, but the villain and his path to power were both interesting in this case. Furthermore, the protagonist only escaped a gun to the head one time in this book, which is pretty good. I hate it when killing machines suddenly refuse to pull the trigger on the star of a book. It always seems like a completely unnecessary plot device. For a relaxing book, this book is great fun and sufficiently different from other spy thrillers to make it worth reading." — Michael (4 out of 5 stars)
"Robert Ludlum books are implausible to the extreme; once that fact is accepted, they are great fun. This was my favorite of the few Ludlum novels I have read. This book wasted no time getting to the action, and the ending was both plausible (relatively speaking of course) and unexpected. Somebody always ends up alive who was presented as dead in these books, but the villain and his path to power were both interesting in this case. Furthermore, the protagonist only escaped a gun to the head one time in this book, which is pretty good. I hate it when killing machines suddenly refuse to pull the trigger on the star of a book. It always seems like a completely unnecessary plot device. For a relaxing book, this book is great fun and sufficiently different from other spy thrillers to make it worth reading."
“Garrison has a gift for bringing military operations alive and keeps the tension ratcheted to the last page. Ludlum fans will love this one.”
“Fast-paced, and enormously entertaining, Garrison provides the reader with a roller coaster of a story. The Janson Command draws you deep into a world of double-crosses and triple-threats that span the globe. With an operative team like Janson and Kincaid, saving the world was never so exciting.”
“Paul Garrison makes Robert Ludlum’s world explode with vivid characters and authentic action scenes that keep me wanting to know what happens next.”
“Writer Paul Garrison, who has five excellent nautical thrillers under his name, has seamlessly taken over the Janson franchise, delivering as exciting and as explosive a tale as anything the master ever produced.”
“For Ludlum fans reading The Janson Command is like find a long-lost novel written by the master himself. It’s good reading.”
“The Janson Command has the traditional Robert Ludlum twists and turns, crosses and double-crosses that will appeal to long-time fans.”
" Starts off slow, but then becomes riveting. "
" One of the best non-series Ludlum books I've read. "
" Ludlum knows how to craft an intricate plot, I'll give him that, but this book is way too long, and unnecessarily detailed. "
" Formulaic. Listened to it in the car. Passable entertainment. "
" For what it is I'd probably give it three or four stars and say I liked the da Vinci code better. I guess I'm not so into these suspense thrillers anymore. "
" It's written by RObert Ludlum...no not by the pretenders tot his throne by THE Robert Ludlum. So it need not be reviewed...point me towards one BAD Ludlum ! I dare ya! "
" This was a good book. With that said it took me like three months to read because it was like one hundred pages too long and a little bit to complex for the medium it was passed through. Janson is an intriguing character but this book just seems a little off. Would make a great movies "
" It was a good book, but way to long. At least 100 pages too long. Exciting and I couldn't have guessed the ending. Having said that, still run of the mill spy novel. "
" This was by far the worst Ludlum book I have ever read. It was like a bad fiction movie full of surrealism. The protagonist knew anything & everything in the world & was always saved by the heroine in the most unbeliveable fashion. I wouldn't recommend this one. "
" Interesting story, but not really my cup of tea. At the end of the book, I'm not sure how I feel about the characters, the story, or the government! :) "
" Loved it, suspenseful, heart-felt, everything a girl could ask for really. "
" 3 stars to Bourne's 4. Passable plane reading. "
" This is my favorite of the Ludlam books I've read. "
" Lots of I-did-not-see-that-coming twists. Awesome! "
" Non-stop ride. I have to concentrate to keep up with the twists and turns, but the effort is worth it. "
" Although hard to believe the hero could get out of so many scrapes, it was an exciting read. "
" A classic Ludlum novel, my favorite of all his books. He goes into detail about weaponry and security systems, perhaps too much detail. But the plot is intriguing and the ending is excellent. "
" A fast-paced, exciting ride. Not probable but a good read. "
" Enjoyable. Even if some parts are a bit slow, and it's hard to believe Janson never gets hurt. "
" A very exciting read, one of Ludlum's best, certainly one of his better endings. "
" The Janson Directive follows a standard Ludlum pattern. Estranged super-killer doesn't know who he can trust as the world as he knows it turns against him. It's an easy read and a page turner, but nothing to write home about. I enjoyed it. "
" Nancy 4.5 stars; Ron 5 stars "
" I found this book plodding at times, but Ludlum kept enough plot twists coming to make it worthwhile sticking it out. Not his best work, but still better than most out there. "
" A good read that has a lot of twists and turns (true Ludlum) with a great ending. Do get a little tired of the great detail payed to locations, clothing, weapons, etc. "
" RL passed away over a decade ago, This is as good as the originals. "
Paul Garrison was born in New York and currently lives in Connecticut. Like his grandfather who wandered the South Seas in the last of the square-rigged trading vessels, he spends as much time as he can at sea working with boats, tugs, and ships. He has published five thrillers, mostly sea-oriented, which include Fire and Ice, Red Sky at Morning, Buried at Sea, Sea Hunter, and The Ripple Effect. He is the author of Robert Ludlum’s The Janson Command, a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
Scott Shepherd is best known for his work with two internationally celebrated theater companies, the Wooster Group and Elevator Repair Service. He was the narrator of Gatz, a seven-hour staging of the entire text of The Great Gatsby, for which he won an Obie and an Elliot Norton Award.
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