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The Moscow Vector (Covert-One #6)
by
Patrick Larkin (Goodreads Author),
Robert Ludlum
At an international conference in Prague, Lt. Col. Jon Smith, an Army research doctor specializing in infectious diseases and secretly an agent attached to Covert-One, is contacted by a Russian colleague, Dr. Valentine Petrenko. Petrenko is concerned about a small cluster of mysterious deaths in Moscow and about the Russian government's refusal to release publicly any info
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Mass Market Paperback, 464 pages
Published
February 7th 2006
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published 2005)
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Jun 12, 2009
Kathie Hagen
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2 of 5 stars
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Oh my. This book was bad. I was going to say really bad, but in the penultimate chapter I actually was engaged by the plot for about 3 pages.
It bothers me when publishers deke the reader with a cover that screams ROBERT LUDLUM'S MOSCOW VECTOR then in tiny letters written by patrick larkin. I want to know exactly the extent of Robert Ludlum's involvement in this book project. I bet he didn't read it. If he had he wouldn't have put his name on it.
The body count? I lost count. There was no holding...more
It bothers me when publishers deke the reader with a cover that screams ROBERT LUDLUM'S MOSCOW VECTOR then in tiny letters written by patrick larkin. I want to know exactly the extent of Robert Ludlum's involvement in this book project. I bet he didn't read it. If he had he wouldn't have put his name on it.
The body count? I lost count. There was no holding...more
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This was a terrible continuation of the John Smith story. They shouldn't have written this book.
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An Army doctor specializing in infectious diseases is contacted by a Russian colleague concerned about mysterious death of government officials around the world. With few clues and little time our doctor (agent attached to Covert-One) must unravel the plot and find the figure standing at the center of it all.
This book in the Covert- One series is a fast pacing and a tight plotting intrigue. It is surely an action drenched and a nail biting thriller; one can hardly put it down. In my opinion this...more
This book in the Covert- One series is a fast pacing and a tight plotting intrigue. It is surely an action drenched and a nail biting thriller; one can hardly put it down. In my opinion this...more
Pretty entertaining. Got better once you got through the first third. All around, a good Ludlum inspired book. I liked Randy Russel, but found John Smith a little too all American. His 'crooked grin, and rugged features,' along with his pithy Bondish remarks in the heat of battle, made me occasionally hope that he didn't survive whichever firefight he was in. I won't spoil the ending though. This book is awesome if you listen to it. Erik Bergmann is an awesome audio reader. His accents are amazi...more
Having read all of Ludlum's books, this was the first "inspired by" novel that I read. The novel starts slowly, and keeps on going a bit faster, and ends very fast paced. I liked the book and it does keep with the Ludlum spirit. From some reason it simply took me a very long time to read.
If you enjoy Ludlum's novels you will enjoy this one also, albeit maybe not each and every word.
If you enjoy Ludlum's novels you will enjoy this one also, albeit maybe not each and every word.
I enjoyed the Russian plans for regaining control on the nearby countries. A dangerous game of troops, spies, moles and commanders. Plenty of tense moments in which something happens in the last minute and changes the state. Although in this sequel to The Lazarus Vendetta the biological weapon was not for mass destruction it did raise the same level of alert on the international stage.
4 of 5 stars to the audio book of The Moscow Vector by Robert Ludlum. I am always a fan of Ludlum's writing style for his spy novels. This book is another in the "Covert #1" series. The plot focuses on a series of top ranking political people becoming sick and then die. This is a "cold war" style of book. In this context "vector" refers to a strain of virus. This is a really well done book and I do recommend it.
I like Robert Ludlum. His stories are exciting. This book is written by someone else but this continues Robert Ludlum's series.
I did not like the book. There were too many characters. I found it hard to follow.
I did not like the book. There were too many characters. I found it hard to follow.
Mar 13, 2011
Bill Turner
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Russia develops a biological agent, specific for individual people. It uses these HYDRA variants to kill high level politicians and defense personnel as a distraction so it can invade surronding countries.
Another thrilling adventure for Colonel Jon Smith - fast-paced and exciting. If you are looking for great literature then don't bother but if you just want an enjoyable read then this is for you.
Pretty good book, on par for Robert's novels (for those that I've read so far). It had fewer twists than sigma protocol (the last of his novels that I read) but somehow seemed less formulaic. Possibly because he simply told the story instead of depending on the unexpected bend in the plot to drive the reader. That's just my two cents, all in all a good read, but not fantastic.
I like Robert Ludlum, but for some reason, it takes me forever to get through one of his books. I have a tendency to read other books at the same time. I'll finish it eventually.
It's like fast food. If you're hungry for a spy story, it sort of works. Two of the Seven covert one stories are very good, but this one can be skipped.
Ludlum has once again produced a typical action/adventure novel that despite being unsurprising in plot development and outcome is still an entertaining read.
Quite enjoyed this book. An easy read. Easy to follow. Speaks to the challenges of the defunct Soviet empire and the resultant power issues.
I liked it but it's a lot like all the other books in the series. You can almost predict what's going to happen, there are no real twists and turns like you're used to with Ludlum. Of course they were written by other people but still, if you're take on a legacy like a Ludlum series, at least do it justice. Again, I like it, just not the wild ride I'm used to with Ludlum originals.
Aug 13, 2011
Mike Philbin
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I'd started to read this before and didn't get very far with it... I appear to be enjoying it a lot more this time round.
I usually like the Covert One series but this one seemed to drag on until the last few chapters. Too predictable.
I would have given this one 3.5 stars if it was an option. An entertaining book but a little corny at times which robbed it of a 4 star quality.
This author just doesn't work for me. Poorly written -- just trying to cash in....
You get what you pay for and would expect with this book. It's a spy-thriller with all the requisite ingredients, a cold-war type threat, a mysterious disease, a hero spy-doctor, an evil billionaire villian, and their supporting casts.
I like Ludlum, this you could tell without reading the cover was not him.
Jan 20, 2013
Valerie Curtis
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4 of 5 stars
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This was a great read! I have become very much attached to Colonel Smith and Agent Russell!
Dec 27, 2009
Mohammed al-Safi
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Stereotyped novel. Like Tom Clancy’s crap; only worse.
Bettr by Larkin, picks up the pace this time.
Thoroughly disappointed.
the book i'll never want to get lost!
I really enjoyed this book. Quick paced lots of turns anda few surprises. Even though you know how it will end, the ride there is pretty good.
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