The Bourne Imperative
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | June 5, 2012 |
| Founder | Eric Van Lustbader |
| Products | Spy thriller novel |
The Bourne Imperative marks the tenth installment in the Bourne series and is the seventh entry authored by Eric Van Lustbader. Published on June 5, 2012, it continues the narrative from The Bourne Dominion.
Plot summary
Jason Bourne encounters a man drifting at sea, gravely injured by gunfire and suffering from memory loss. As Bourne reflects on his own experiences with amnesia, he discovers that Rebeka, an agent of Mossad, has defected to shield this individual, who is now pursued by Mossad’s most lethal assassin. Their investigation leads them to a covert base in southeast Lebanon, tied to an operation involving Treadstone leaders Peter Marks and Soraya Moore: the pursuit of the elusive terrorist assassin Nicodemo. Bourne embarks on a critical mission spanning Stockholm, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, and Beijing, unraveling an extensive conspiracy with worldwide consequences. He must determine the identity and intent of the amnesiac before both fall victim.
Reception
David Pitt from Booklist commended Van Lustbader’s dynamic writing style, describing the novel as "a strong continuation of Bourne's saga." Henry Morrison of Publishers Weekly observed that longtime readers would recognize "the familiar cliffhangers, narrow escapes, and numerous betrayals." In contrast, Kirkus found the work "monotonous" and lacking in suspense.
See also
Audio book review.