The Bourne Enigma
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founded | June 21, 2016 |
| Founder | Eric Van Lustbader |
| Products | Spy thriller novel |
The Bourne Enigma represents the thirteenth installment in the Bourne series and is the tenth authored by Eric Van Lustbader. Published on June 21, 2016, this novel follows the events of The Bourne Ascendancy.
Plot summary
Just before Russian general Boris Karpov's wedding, Jason Bourne receives an enigmatic alert from his longtime ally and fellow intelligence operative. During a celebration in Moscow, the event turns perilous. Karpov has turned against his own government to alert Bourne about an imminent worldwide crisis. Bourne is given a mere four days to interpret the warning and avert disaster.
Bourne’s quest takes him to Cairo, where he encounters Ivan Borz, a shadowy international arms trafficker known for using numerous aliases. Borz has a history of kidnapping Soraya Moore, the former Treadstone director, along with her daughter, and is responsible for the murder of Soraya’s husband.
The chase leads Bourne through conflict-ridden Syria and subsequently to Cyprus, as he races against the clock to unravel Karpov’s puzzle and stop Borz before a possible global war breaks out.
Reception
The Real Book Spy commended Van Lustbader for sustaining tension throughout the story, culminating in a finale that gratifies longtime readers.
Ray Palen from The Book Reporter characterized The Bourne Enigma as a swiftly moving espionage thriller with dynamic characters and diverse international backdrops, effectively advancing the Jason Bourne narrative.