The Gemini Contenders

By: Robert Ludlum

Narrated by: Anthony Heald

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. In the dead of night, a clandestine order of monks embarks on a desperate mission: to transport a mysterious vault to a hiding place high in the Italian Alps. The sinister cache, concealed for centuries, could rip apart the Christian world. Now, as the Nazi threat marches inexorably closer, men both good and evil will be drawn into a violent and deadly hunt, sparking a relentless struggle that could forever change the world as we know it.

Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Gemini Contenders

“[Robert Ludlum’s] most ambitious novel . . . Its twist and turns carry the reader on a fast bobsled run. . . . A marvelously unflagging imagination.”—The New York Times

“A winner . . . one of those books you intend to put down after just one more chapter . . . suddenly it’s two in the morning and you’ve read the whole thing.”—United Press International

“A skyrocket of a book . . . The action never stops for a second.”—The Plain Dealer

“Packed full of excitement.”—The Denver Post©1993 Robert Ludlum; (P)1993 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Gemini Contenders

“[Robert Ludlum’s] most ambitious novel . . . Its twist and turns carry the reader on a fast bobsled run. . . . A marvelously unflagging imagination.”—The New York Times

“A winner . . . one of those books you intend to put down after just one more chapter . . . suddenly it’s two in the morning and you’ve read the whole thing.”—United Press International

“A skyrocket of a book . . . The action never stops for a second.”—The Plain Dealer

“Packed full of excitement.”—The Denver Post

Abridgment Ruins Great Book

What did you like best about The Gemini Contenders? What did you like least?

Anthony Heald is a wonderfully competent narrator.

What was most disappointing about Robert Ludlum’s story?

This is my all-time favorite Ludlum. I've read it several times, and even so, I've had a hard time following it because of how jumpy it was in the beginning.

Which scene was your favorite?

The denoument.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes.

A Ludlum fan

This was a great story, but the abridged version skipped so many details that it was disjointed. I'm sure the unabridged version is even better. Hopefully, Audible will make it available in the future.

Excellent

The story was engaging and exciting. I enjoyed everything about the plot and story line. The reader was well understood in all the character voices and voice was clear. I liked the little musical drama here and there, added to the story very well.
KC

Ho hum not good Ludlum

This book would probably be better if it were unabridged. I'm a fan of Ludlum and I just couldn't get into this book. Of course even mediocre Ludlum is better than many other international espionage writers. If you haven't already been spoiled by listening/reading other Ludlum then you might really like this. The background music, Greek accents, sound effects, and a few twists and turns could make for an enjoyable listen.