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The world's two deadliest spies in the ultimate showdown. At a small-town carnival two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed Jason Bourne. Only they know Bourne's true identity and understand the telegram is really a message from... read more

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The world's two deadliest spies in the ultimate showdown. At a small-town carnival two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed Jason Bourne. Only they know Bourne's true identity and understand the telegram is really a message from... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The world's two deadliest spies in the ultimate showdown. At a small-town carnival two men, each mysteriously summoned by telegram, witness a bizarre killing. The telegrams are signed Jason Bourne. Only they know Bourne's true identity and understand the telegram is really a message from Bourne's mortal enemy, Carlos, known also as the Jackal, the world's deadliest and most elusive terrorist. And furthermore, they know that the Jackal wants: a final confrontation with Bourne. Now David Webb, professor of Oriental studies, husband, and father, must do what he hoped he would never have to do again -- assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: to infiltrate the politically and economically Medusan group and use himself as bait to lure the cunning Jackal into a deadly trap -- a trap from which only one of them will escape.

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The cacophony spun out of control as the crowds swelled through the amusement park in the countryside on the outskirts of Baltimore.

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This is book 3 of 9 in Bourne. (standard series)

Preceded by The Bourne Supremacy, and followed by The Bourne Legacy.

This is book 6 of 9 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels In 1990. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Message from Nam, and followed by The Stand.

This is book 78 of 146 in Whitcoulls Top 100 (2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Jane Eyre, and followed by Jessica.

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  1. Robert Ludlum (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 25, 1990
ISBN: 9780394584089
Page Count: 672

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Reading Level: Adults

The language and violence make it unsuitable for children.

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  • The Ninth Orphan

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  • The Bourne Identity
  • The Bourne Supremacy

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