The Bourne Ultimatum

by Robert Ludlum

First published 1990

Rogue CIA operative Jason Bourne is drawn back into the deadly game when a terrorist known as "the Jackal" resurfaces. Bourne must assume his old identity and race against time to stop the Jackal's next attack. With his own life at stake and the future of the free world hanging in the balance, Bourne will stop at nothing to finally confront his nemesis in a final, no-holds-barred showdown.

Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, race-against-time

611 pages · Hardcover · Random House

Content warnings: violence

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