Robert Ludlum's (Tm) the Janson Option

By Robert Ludlum and Paul Garrison

Book Overview

To atone for the sins he committed serving his country, ex-covert government agent Paul Janson is determined to save the world: one person, one mission, one redemption at a time.

The Janson Option

Paul Janson--a former Consular Ops legend known as "The Machine" for his deadly speed and accuracy--has a new mission. Sickened by the "sanctioned serial killings" ordered by the state department, Janson has left covert operations and is now a private security consultant. In partnership with deadly sharpshooter Jessica Kincaid, he only takes assignments that he believes will lead to the greater good.

When American Synergy Corporation oil executive Kingsman Helms begs Janson to rescue his wife, Allegra, from Somali pirates, Janson and Kincaid view it as the perfect opportunity to infiltrate ASC and disrupt the company's scheme to subvert independent oil-rich African countries into wholly-owned ASC subsidiaries.

Once on the ground, Janson and Kincaid discover that the pirates may be the least lethal threat in the violent chaos of anarchic Somalia. Is Allegra's kidnapping for real, or is she merely a pawn in her husband's machinations for control of the country? Janson and Kincaid quickly find themselves embroiled in a bewildering storm of plots and counterplots, and their fight to survive threatens to disrupt the entire region, and beyond...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446564494
• ISBN13: 9780446564496
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.2" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Robert Ludlum's The Janson Option is a fast-paced thriller that delivers the suspense, intrigue, and

Robert Ludlum's The Janson Option is a fast-paced thriller that delivers the suspense, intrigue, and international espionage that fans of the Ludlum name expect. Centered on former covert operative Paul Janson, the novel combines high-stakes action with a complex conspiracy that keeps readers guessing from beginning to end. The story excels in its relentless pace, moving across multiple locations while gradually revealing layers of deception and hidden agendas. Janson is a compelling protagonist—highly skilled yet believable, with a strong moral compass that sets him apart from many action heroes. The supporting cast is equally engaging, and the villains are formidable enough to maintain tension throughout the novel. While some plot twists require a bit of suspension of disbelief, the intricate storyline and well-crafted action sequences more than compensate. The novel successfully balances intelligence-driven espionage with explosive confrontations, making it difficult to put down. Overall, The Janson Option is an entertaining and satisfying thriller that will appeal to fans of espionage fiction and action-packed suspense. It captures much of the spirit of Robert Ludlum's classic novels while introducing readers to a memorable new hero in Paul Janson.