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A covert ops team investigates a Soviet strategic bomber—and walks straight into a political firestorm—in this thriller of shifting loyalties, mysterious enemies, and deadly secrets in the Arctic.
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, researchers discover the wreckage of a mysterious World War II-era aircraft, a discovery that forces the Russian Federation into a shocking admission. The unmarked plane is a Soviet strategic bomber that disappeared with its crew more than fifty years ago while carrying two metric tons of weaponized anthrax.
Desperate to prevent a political and diplomatic firestorm, the U.S. president dispatches a Covert-One team led by Lieutenant Colonel Jon Smith to the crash site. But others have reached the frigid, windswept island first, including an international arms dealer and his crew of vicious mercenaries. As for the Russians, they are lying: a second, even deadlier secret rests within the hulk of the lost bomber, a secret the Russians are willing to kill to protect. Trapped in a polar wilderness, Smith and his team find themselves fighting a savage war on two front—against an enemy they can see and another hiding within their own ranks.
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"A very good action packed book for pure escapism. The story is set in the northern canadian waters on a isolated island and is set around a 50 year old mysteriously crashed USSR bomber at the start of the cold war. What had been the 'mission' and why was it carrying a cargo of anthrax? The bomber was found by a survey team, resulting in a joint investigation team of 3 americans and a russian Air Force Major setting out to reach the island. Why is a 'crack' platoon of russian soldiers dropped by submarine and is hiding near the crash site? Plus, why does an independent arms smuggler try to stop the joint team reach the island. When the team arrive on the island, where are the members of the survey team and why is the radio unable to transmit? To find the answer to these questions read the book it will not insult your intelligence."
— Tony (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Robert Ludlum’s The Arctic Event marks yet another posthumous novel for the legendary writer. This one is delivered by James H. Cobb and read by Jeff Woodman. Woodman elevates this serviceable spy novel with an outstanding narration. On its own, the story provides good reading as a mild diversion, but Woodman really animates the characters, handling the different accents and genders well.”
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“Fast paced, exciting, and boasting prose that’s easier on the eyes than much of Ludlum’s own appoint.”
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A New York Times bestseller
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Arctic Event Listener Reviews
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Jack Clifford, 3/1/2016
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" Great book; it's worth the reading. "
— Selma, 2/20/2014 -
" Nothing like a good old fashioned suspense novel between the U.S. and Russia. A bomber from 50 years ago resurfaces along with its load of anthrax. The Covert One group is called in to handle the situation. "
— Macjest, 2/10/2014 -
" It has the typical characteristics of a covert one novel, but not one of the best. It was vaguely enjoyable and decent to read, but the covert one franchise has done much better. "
— Jennifer, 2/9/2014 -
" Robert Ludlum novels are all about plot with twists and turns ! I loved the way it's written and explained every detail of the scene as of one can imagine it happening.. Very gripping ! "
— Umair, 2/7/2014 -
" The goods guys win again. But not without a fight. Well written. "
— Thomas, 1/31/2014 -
" The first Ludlum (sort of) I've read in years. Picked it up on holiday because I ran out of books and didn't regret it. Will now go and read the rest of the Ludlum sub-brand "Covert One" titles. "
— Anne, 1/31/2014 -
" Book #6 or 7 of Covert One series, starring Jon Smith. Cobb is a good action writer. Plot revolves around Russians trying to hide plans to bomb US with anthrax as last ditch effort by Stalin for Russian supremacy, with competition from ruthless arms dealer. "
— Skip, 1/27/2014 -
" Started out quite enjoyably, but then quickly veered into two gratuitous sexual assaults and I couldn't read any further. "
— Lychee, 1/17/2014 -
" I love covert one! This one had a lot of possibilities that could have happened. Cobb has done a good job at picking up the thread and style of Ludlum. I hope there will be more covert one novels. "
— Lbd, 1/10/2014 -
" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 4 stars "
— Nancy, 1/1/2014 -
" Another good thriller from Ludlum. I enjoy reading these adventures! "
— Joan, 12/29/2013 -
" I finished this book last night--good book--a little slow at the start but builds to a great ending. "
— Jmelmac, 12/20/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book because of the action and how the author develops the characters. "
— David, 12/18/2013 -
" It was an easy read. I was looking to stray away from the classics for a bit and decompress with some shoot em up. Good description of weapons and action packed. Just what I wanted. "
— Lisa, 12/17/2013 -
" Good adventure story. Nothing great, but a good solid book for those who enjoy the military, adventure thriller. It's part of a series. I'd read more of these. "
— Money1443, 11/26/2013 -
" Summer read. Thriller, action-adventure. "
— Nancy, 11/23/2013 -
" While a bit unnecessarily wordy, this is a good read and fairly exciting. 9 or 10 stars. "
— Tim, 10/20/2013 -
" good story and interesting main character. there are a couple suggestions around violent sexual scenes so not a book for kids "
— Spencer, 6/25/2013 -
" I think this is the third one of these that I have read and I have enjoyed them all. Now I get to go to the library and find the rest of the series. "
— Eric, 12/25/2012 -
" Very good, typical of Ludlum Covert 1 series even with yet another author for Ludlum's works. "
— Betty, 11/1/2012 -
" Another Great book. These books sure are fun for me. Love the spy and covert stuff. "
— Blake, 10/9/2012 -
" fair, just ok "
— Bob, 7/24/2012 -
" A bit better than the earlier ones in the series "
— Steve, 5/8/2012 -
" Good light well-paced adventure to recover old Soviet bioweapons in the Arctic. "
— Conrad, 3/31/2012 -
" Why does Ludlum, who has some skill as an Espionage Author allow his name on crap like this? Pure Bublegum. "
— Barrett, 3/20/2012 -
" This is one of the stronger entries in the series and answered some questions that had come to mind reading some of the earlier ones. "
— Sue, 8/6/2011 -
" Good action and suspense "
— Karen, 5/27/2011 -
" I think this is the third one of these that I have read and I have enjoyed them all. Now I get to go to the library and find the rest of the series. "
— Eric, 2/7/2011 -
" It has the typical characteristics of a covert one novel, but not one of the best. It was vaguely enjoyable and decent to read, but the covert one franchise has done much better. "
— Jennifer, 2/2/2011 -
" Really enjoyed this book and it's vivid imagery. I think it would make a great movie. Doesn't hurt that I bought it for less than 30 cents too! WOO HOO! "
— Macario, 10/31/2010 -
" This was the first of the Covert One novels I read. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going back to read the others. I've always enjoyed Ludlum's style, and this book is enjoyably fast paced and interesting "
— Susan, 9/9/2010 -
" I wish there was a half star so I could rate it 3.5. As all Robert Ludlum books it was very good, but not his best. "
— Luanne, 8/10/2010 -
" Another thriller; John, Randi and Val protect the world from a hidden cache of anthrax. "
— Diane, 7/26/2010 -
" This is one of the stronger entries in the series and answered some questions that had come to mind reading some of the earlier ones. "
— Sue, 6/6/2010 -
" I liked this one. I'll have to look up some more in the series. Especially I can find them recorded. It's the type of book I like to listen to rather than take reading time for. "
— Tracie, 5/22/2010 -
" A Robert Ludlum political thriller, very readable "
— Brenda, 5/3/2010 -
" Good light well-paced adventure to recover old Soviet bioweapons in the Arctic. "
— Conrad, 1/9/2010 -
" Great book; it's worth the reading. "
— Selma, 1/4/2010
About the Authors
Robert Ludlum (1927–2001) was the author of twenty-five novels, each one a New York Times bestseller. There are more than 210 million of his books in print, and they have been translated into thirty-two languages. His works include The Scarlatti Inheritance, The Chancellor Manuscript, and, perhaps most famously, the Jason Bourne series—The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum—among others. The Bourne novels were the basis for three blockbuster films. Born in New York City, Ludlum received a BA from Wesleyan University, and before becoming an author, he was a United States Marine, a theater actor, and a producer.
Eric Van Lustbader is the author of more than twenty-five bestselling novels, including New York Times bestsellers The Ninja and The Testament. His novels have been translated into over twenty languages. He has also written several novels in Robert Ludlum’s highly successful Bourne series, including The Bourne Legacy, The Bourne Betrayal, The Bourne Sanction, and others. Before turning to writing full-time, he enjoyed a highly successful career in the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education.
About Jeff Woodman
Jeff Woodman is an actor and narrator. He is a winner of the prestigious Audie Award and a six-time finalist. He has received twenty Earphones Awards and was named the 2008 Best Voice in Fiction & Classics, as well as one of the Fifty Greatest Voices of the Century by AudioFile magazine. As an actor, he originated the title role in Tennessee Williams’ The Notebook of Trigorin and won the S. F. Critics’ Circle Award for his performance in An Ideal Husband. In addition to numerous theater credits on and off Broadway, his television work includes Sex and the City, Law & Order, and Cosby.