The Chancellor Manuscript

By Robert Ludlum

Book Overview

" The Chancellor Manuscript] exerts a riveting appeal, as it seems to justify our worst nightmares of what really goes on in the so-called intelligence community in Washington."--The New York Times Book Review

Did J. Edgar Hoover die a natural death? Or was he murdered? When a group of high-minded and high-placed intellectuals known as Inver Brass detect a monstrous threat to the country in Hoover's unethical use of his scandal-ridden private files, they decide to do away with him--quietly, efficiently, with no hint of impropriety. Then bestselling thriller writer Peter Chancellor stumbles onto information that makes his previous books look like harmless fairy tales. Now Chancellor and Inver Brass are on a deadly collision course, spiraling across the globe in an ever-widening arc of violence and terror. All roads lead to a showdown that will rip the nation's capital apart--leaving only one damning document to survive.

Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Chancellor Manuscript

"Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined."--The New York Times

"Engrossing . . . pure, adrenaline-raising escapism."--King Features Syndicate

"A roaring ride on a roller coaster of suspense."--The Pittsburgh Press

"Powerhouse momentum . . . as shrill as the siren on the prowl car."--Kirkus Reviews

"A complex scenario of inventive double-crossing."--Chicago Sun-Times

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553260944
• ISBN13: 9780553260946
• Release Date: October 1984
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Robert Ludlum's: The Chancellor Manuscript

What can I write that hasn't already been written. I started reading Robert Ludlum with The Borne Identity. After a 25 year dry spell in readings (life got in the way), I've returned. This time, however, I began reading his earlier works - in sequence! It's amazing to realize how his career grew in the direction it had. These books are 'keepers' that I'll read, like Homer's Odessey, many times to come.

wow

Robert Ludlum is just great. He has done wonderful research and has spun it in perfect threads and patterns in this extremely believable novel about unethical espionage. I became extremely scared of J. Edgar and the people in power, this book is so believable! The pages turn of their own will and you will have no life for a few hours. Make sure you have no commitments the next morning! Read it!

This book will leave you wondering

In the years after Hoover's death the secret started coming forth. Many individuals had been covered by J. Edgar Hoover and his secret files. That notion made this book all the more believable Inver Brass in this very entertaining book decided to eliminate Hoover and the threat of his secret files. It became evident that not all of the files had been captured. People all over the country started getting blackmailed and some killed. Then members of Inver Brass started getting assasinatedThe guilty party shocked me beyond belief. This book along with Holcroft Covenant are the best that Ludlum has done. Be sure to buy this book and read it.

Great reading

A terrific thriller, Ludlum in top form. This is back in the days when his intricate plots made sense and fit like a glove. He also kept the page count down in this one, never padding the book, and never veering into unnecessary sidetracks (like ICARUS AGENDA's 100+ page prologue!)I can't see a thriller fan not loving this book, nor failing to appreciate the brilliant device Ludlum uses to get the action going. If you've never read Ludlum, this is a great place to start.

An awesome, entertaining thriller. One of Ludlum's best

I don't know about others, but I loved this book. It has an awesome story and is gripping and entertaining, esp all the unceratinity that is trademark Ludlum. A must-read