In Zurich . . . in Moscow . . . in Washington, D.C. . . . the machinery has already been set in motion. In a quiet suburb, an odd assortment of men and women gather for a momentous weekend. At stake is nothing less than the very existence of the United States of America—and, with it, the future of the entire free world. Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Osterman Weekend “Shattering . . . [The Osterman Weekend] will cost you the night and the cold hours of the morning.”—The Cincinnati Enquirer “Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined.”—The New York Times “Powerhouse momentum . . . as shrill as the siren on the prowl car.”—Kirkus Reviews “A complex scenario of inventive double-crossing.”—Chicago Sun-Times
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"I am back on a Ludlum kick after seeing the Bourne Legacy - I pulled all the old Ludlum books off my mother's shelf and this was among them. I finished it in just a few days - it had me sucked in! The suspense was so good that the night I finished I thought of sleeping with all the lights on because my heart was still racing!"
— Audra (5 out of 5 stars)
“A complex scenario of inventive double-crossing.”
— Chicago Sun-Times“Shattering…it will cost you the night and the cold hours of the morning.”
— Cincinnati Inquirer“Powerhouse momentum…as shrill as the siren on the prowl car.”
— Kirkus Reviews" This was the first Ludlum book I read and it hooked me. "
— Barb, 2/18/2014" The first part of the book is pretty deep as there are so many things to remember but after it gets rolling it turns into an intriguing story that keeps you riveted to it. All in all a good way to spend an afternoon or two. "
— Brian, 2/16/2014" I read the book three times and watched the film twice and I'm still not certain I really "get it". An overly complicated story involving the C.I.A., revenge, betrayal and who knows what else. Not Ludlum's best. "
— Mel, 2/13/2014" After reading about 4 of Ludlum's works, I was disappointed with this one. Perhaps because it did not contain the intense personal drama for one main character as most of the other's did. "
— Rhonda, 1/15/2014" A Robert Ludlum at only 250 pages?! Well-written, fast-paced and enjoyable. "
— Catherine, 1/13/2014" In Zurich. . .in Moscow. . .in Washington. The machinery was already set in motion, while in a quiet suburb an odd assortment of men and women gathered for a momentous weekend. At stake was the very existence of the United States of America. . .and the future of the entire free world. "
— Eddy, 1/12/2014" This was a confusing and dated Ludlum novel. It started frustratingly slow, and really was more of a character study, until the action started in the last third of the book. It had a nice twist at the end, but it couldn't make up for the start. "
— Jason, 1/1/2014" Very good read with suspense and twists and turns. Liked the ending was sometimes a little too complicated but kept me turning the pact at the end which is what I expect from Ludlum. "
— carl, 12/30/2013" Another of my Ludlum catch-up novels mid 80's. After falling for Ludlum with Bourne and the Parcifal Mosaic. I tried to read these as they were written / published. Not always easy. Young punk ya know. "
— John, 12/9/2013" Remember when the Russians were the evildoers? Cold war thriller at is paranoia-inducing worst. All I remember about reading this was its cover (not the one pictured) and how boring I thought grown-up books were. "
— DB, 12/2/2013" In my opinion this is the best book Robert Ludlum wrote, including the"Bourne" series. "
— Joni, 11/30/2013Eric 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.
Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Trained at Boston University and the Guildhall in London, he has acted in television series and six feature films and has appeared in London’s West End. His audiobook narration has won him fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.