The Hades Factor: A Covert-One Novel (Abridged) Audiobook

" "So far this is an average virus pandemic conspiracy story "

" This was written in conjunction with Gayle Lynd and is the first in a series call Cover-One. It was about the truth behind a deadly virus. "

" First in the Covert-One series follows Ludlum's protagonist Jonathan Smith, an army medical researcher who can handle a 9mm Baretta with either hand, as he battles a powerful, evil drug magnate. Not one of Ludlum's best, but entertaining nevertheless. "

" This is the first book that my husband and I both enjoyed together. We are very different sorts of readers and we both really liked this book. I've gone on to read more of Ludlum's work and this one remains my favorite. "

" Slightly disappointed by this book. Have really enjoyed the Bourne series of movies by the same author and this could work as a movie due to the varied locations, but the lead character's super hero status, wears a little thin after a while. "

" an awesome book, very good "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's the first one I've listened to in a while and now I'm hooked on audiobooks again... "

" Loved the medical angle, but a bit too military for me to give it more then three stars. "

" This book hits home as a "this could really happen" type of story. It has really great clinical microbiligy in it that is even acurate. I loved it. "

" My 2nd Ludlum book. I enjoyed it for sure. By the end of the of book I was sad to see the ragtag team of do-gooders go away. Oh, well... "

" First of the Covert One series. Liked Jon Smith and Randy Russel. "

" This is a fast-paced read that makes it hard to read or put down as you want to see what happens in the next couple of pages. Ended up staying up one night just to see what was next. The story line was straight forward for a medical crime novel with the usual twist and turns. "

" Have you ever read a Robert Ludlum book? Then you have read this book. Nothing really new, except for an interesting depiction of 1999 Baghdad under the Hussein regime. It's a fun summer romp, but not particularly memorable. "

" The first book in the Ludlum CovertOne series. Good book sets of the rest of the series as Lt. Col USAMARID Jon Smith, saves the world from an outbreak from a man seeking to make lots of money after producing the cure. "

" Pretty straight forward suspense novel. Nothing jumped out as amazing but it kept me reading. "

" No one would accuse the Covert One series of being particularly intellectually stimulating, but they are page turners. And the characters are interesting. "

" This book is not very good. I don't think Ludlum wrote a word of it. "

" Thrilling and complex, good read. "

" Another one of these books written with someone??? Still a good read though "

" read this a long time ago, think it's a 5 "

" I expected a lot more of this book since I saw the movie first. Also, it was sort of grueling on my brain to have to read all the terminology and jargon for the military and medical fields. "

" Great storytelling, although somewhat predictable. "

" Gayle does alright with the franchise "

" Yes a worthy hero to follow on other stories! Ludlum kept me interested in the story and all his characters...cant wait for the next one! I will read the Covert One series happily! "

" read this a long time ago, think it's a 5 "

" Read it through the "swine flu" period of this decade. Not that much thought provoking, but the plot is a masterpiece on its own. "

" Mostly crap, but mildly entertaining. "

" An amazing mystery/action thriller. VERY compelling characters and plot CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN!!! "

" This was a page turner. A thriller in which you know what's going on, but the fun is in reading on to see if the hero can uncover the truth. I liked it. "

" Amazing read. One of the most gripping stories ever told. "

" This is a medical thriller, on the order of Robin Cook's books. A plague, murder, mayhem, and the race for the cure and along the way, a strange discovery.A really good book. "

" An Army infectious disease doctor and his financee discover a new, killer virus. "

" Page-turning medical/military thriller. I've been wandering around the house listening to it while doing chores - and haven't been able to stop listening. "