The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne Book #3)

A Novel

By: Robert Ludlum

Narrated by: Scott Brick

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s two deadliest spies face off in this thrilling conclusion to the Jason Bourne series.

The basis for the Academy Award–winning major motion picture starring Matt Damon!

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 that the telegrams are 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 what the Jackal wants: a final confrontation with Bourne.

Now David Webb, professor of Oriental studies, husband, and father, must do what he hoped never to do again—assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: to infiltrate the politically and economically omnipotent 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.

Don’t miss any of Jason Bourne’s adventures:
THE BOURNE IDENTITY • THE BOURNE SUPREMACY • THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM

Critic reviews

“Vintage Ludlum.”—The Plain Dealer

so. much. better. than. the. movies.

I'm beginning to wonder if there are any other readers at Audible... this is my third book (counting the series as a single book) read by him. No complaints, really. He's clear, and does a good job. I'm just amused by how often I see his name in my library.
Also, the book is good as well. I will never understand why they bothered to purchase the rights for the movies as they really have nothing to do with the books. Movies = mindless "CIA is bad" action flicks with some truly amazing fight choreography. Books = very involved and twisted plots of a brilliant man and his even more brilliant wife struggling to understand and overcome the twists and turns of covert affairs.

After reading the books the movies are a joke

Wow if they only would have made the movies using the books materials. the movies are a joke the books are phenomenal

Sad dumbed down finale

The Bourne Identity was great! The Bourne Supremacy was pretty good though not near as good as the first. The Bourne Ultimatum was a sad finish to what started out great. The author dragged out the book by way too many "almosts" and by sadly dumbing down Bourne. The Bourne/Webb tumult seemed a little overdone and for some unknown reason everyone was super concerned about good manners when he was yet again trying to save the world. A more succinct two book serious would have been much better.

The best and most memorable of the trilogy

Ludlum and Scott Brick capture the perfect balance of plot, cast, pace, narration, and captivity. You tend to really get to know each of the characters and develop a fond familiarity with good characters and a mixture of hate and respect for the evil characters. Although I recommend listening to the other books first, this book does a good job of filling you in on the past events from the previous books. Great action throughout the book in many different areas of the world.

Perfect!

Bourne is amazing and this story has you on the edge the whole time. Brick has got to be the best narrator of all time. He makes any book come alive.