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Robert ludlum may 25, 1927 march 12, 2001 was an american author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of jason bourne from the original the bourne trilogy series. Bantam books are published by bantam books, a division of bantam doubleday dell publishing group, inc. Hes washingtons choice to stop a farreaching conspiracy in an undercover assignment destined to put his neck against the razors edge of. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. They also play a central role in robert ludlum s posthumously published the ambler warning, in which the central character, harrison ambler, is an intelligence agent able to recognize them. Insert your email below to start getting these recommendations. Hes washingtons choice to stop a farreaching conspiracy in an undercover assignment destined to put his neck against the razors edge of danger. Robert ludlum took a sip of his martini, then peered across the table at his dining companion and editor, richard marek. Robert ludlum was born on may 25, 1927 in new york city, new york, usa.
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