The Aquitaine Progression

Not just good, but absolutely fantastic! I have to admit that I bought this book two days after it was released back in the early 80's...and attempted to read it probably 20 times, only to give up after about 50 pages or so. I just wasn't 'hooked' on the plot by that point...but after being urged to plod further on for the 100th time by friends who HAD finished the book, well I decided to give it a go yet again. I can honestly say that when the plot really begins to thicken, it hardens to the consistency of Titanium, and quickly, too! I really cheated myself all of these years by giving up way too soon on this novel. Always sensing what could happen before it ever does, Ludlum sees the NOW popular 'New World Order' Global Conspiracy in a way that makes it seem plausible and VERY frightening indeed. Joel Converse is thrust into the thick of things totally against his will, and it seems solving this monumentally huge problem isn't so much a humanitarian thing to do, as doing so quite literally will keep him alive. For those of you who have given up on 'The Aquitaine Progression' as I have done, I urge you to NOT GIVE UP. You are missing out on easily one of Ludlum's best novels if you pass this one by. Sure its a little dated...but look beyond that and you will find the events portrayed in this book to be absolutely horrifying. The story takes some time to get going, but like I said, once it does, grab on and hold on tight 'cuz it's gonna be a bumpy and thrilling ride. All Ludlum fans NEED to read this one, you will be forever glad you did, I know I am...FINALLY.

This book was so close to reality that it was scary. A cabal of generals plotting anarchy and lawlessness so that they can impose a police state that is run by the military. The conspiracy that is discovered by Joel Converse thanks in part to his old schoolmate Preston Halliday turns out to be global. There are members of the military worldwide who are involved in the scheme to seize power worldwide. Converse is on the run fearing for his very life because of the farreaching conspiracy. Converse plays the perfect hero in this novel. The generals are the very embodiment of the forces of evil. The plot in this book is outstanding. Read this book. You will not be able to put it down. A definite page turner.

Just when you think things might start looking up, it hits the fan. This is a smart, fast-paced, entirely plausible page-turning thriller of the first order! This is one of Ludlum's best, just behind the Bourne trilogy. Sure, Ludlum's heroes seem to be almost superhuman in intelligence and capacity, but no one can match the sheer tension that Robert Ludlum writes into his stories. This is a long tale that you almost wish didn't end. Converse's involvement in the case is believable portrayed, and the only real detraction is the easiness of Joel and his ex's relationship. Read it.

I read The Aquitaine Progression last week and i felt it was so real and true.Ludlum wrote a story that explains many things that are taking place in our days.It's a story that you have to finish in the same day. You just can't stop.

being relatively young (18) i just started reading Ludlum. But i have already read close to 10 of his books. i love them, the nonstop action, twists and surprise after surprise. I still dont know how he crafts such incredible stories. This ranks right up there with the Bourne trilogy as my favorites, but they're all good especially his soemwhat older ones.