Robert Ludlum's The Hades Factor

A Covert-One Novel

By: Robert Ludlum, Gayle Lynds

Narrated by: Joseph Campanella

Robert Ludlum has been acclaimed as the master of .suspense and international intrigue for over twenty-five years. His many books have thrilled millions of readers, reaching the top of bestsellers lists the world over and setting a standard that has never been surpassed. Now, from the imagination of one of America's greatest storytellers comes Robert Ludlum's The Hades Factor.

A homeless man in Boston, an Army major in California, and a teenage girl in Atlanta all die suddenly and painfully—each a victim of a hitherto unknown, fast-acting viral agent. Col. Jonathon Smith, a combat doctor attached to the United States Army Research Institute of Infectious Disease assigned to investigate the virus, is first warned off by a shadowy FBI contact, then barely survives an attempt on his life.

Not knowing where to turn or whom to trust, Smith assembles a private team to aid his search for the truth behind the deadly virus—a quest that leads them to the darkest corners of the world. Written by Robert Ludlum with acclaimed suspense writer Gayle Lynds, Robert Ludlum's The Hades Factor will thrill and delight his legions of fans.

Critic reviews

“...an exceptional pick with Joseph Campanella providing a masterful reading of this story of brutal deaths and a viral agent's implications for the world.” —Reviewer's Bookwatch

“Ludlum is light years beyond his literary competition in piling plot twist upon plot twist, until the mesmerized reader is held captive...[He] dominates the field in strong, tightly plotted, adventure-drenched thrillers.” —Chicago Tribune

“Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined.” —The New York Times

“Welcome to Robert Ludlum's world...fast pacing, tight plotting, international intrigue.” —The Cleveland Plain Dealer

“The pace is fast, the action plentiful...a must read.” —Booklist

“The robust writing and a breakneck pace that made Ludlum famous are evident...and they manage to satisfy.” —Boston Herald

“The new team... has a pop hit on their hands that should bounce right up the bestseller lists.” —Kirkus Review

“As fast paced, suspenseful, and exciting as a James Bond film, The Hades Factor is a top-notch thriller!” —Romantic Times

“The Hades Factor pairs the fertile mind of Robert Ludlum and the seasoned success of Gayle Lynds in a summer page turner that catches you in the first dozen pages and pulls you straight through....this Ludlum/Lynds alloy...takes you through some lively and surprising turns to a satisfying conclusion.” —Santa Barbara News-Press

Great story horrible narration.

The story was great!

The narration by Joseph Campanella was horrible. He spoke with a soft voice throughout the whole story. I it was very annoying.

Somewhat. predictable.

I was given the Cassandra Contract , which I read and enjoyed. So I downloaded 4 Cover One novels. I started with this as it is first in the series. I thought the story was predictable and a bit slower. However, I look forward to trying another Covert One novel.

Orator is TERRIBLE

I’m not sure I’m going to be able to get through this whole book. It’s no reflection on the writing, but the guy doing the reading sounds like he’s talking through a broken nose. I have a hard time just understanding what he’s saying as he mumbles his way through. I have to turn the volume way up, then he suddenly yells and blows my ears out.