(Now we just worry about Russia infiltrating our social media!). In a secret room in Washington DC, John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and his wife and children - on a gamble whose goals and risks no one will fully reveal to him. The Osterman Weekend is an unusual story of a weekend spent by four friendly couples who possibly could be or not be an active member of a espionage set up. At stake is nothing less than the very existence of the United States of America—and, with it, the future of the entire free world. This is the 18th Robert Ludlum novel Ive read. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. in Washington, D.C. . CIA director Maxwell Danforth (Burt Lancaster) watches a video recording of agent Laurence Fassett (John Hurt) and his wife (Merete Van Kamp) having sex. No one is. I enjoyed this quick novel (by Ludlum standards) much more than I thought I would. There are no mention of crossbows in this novel at all. The film stars Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Burt Lancaster, Dennis Hopper, Meg Foster, Helen Shaver, Chris Sarandon and Craig T. Nelson. One of Ludlum's earliest books and if you're used to his other books such as the Parsifal Mosaic and the Bourne trilogy you'll be disappointed as it's more of a mystery novel than an action come spy thriller. . I really enjoyed this book. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Early 1970s spy thriller from Robert Ludlum, the Bourne guy. Plot abou 50-s and CIA and that stuff. There are no mention of crossbows in this novel at all. The fictional worlds of espionage and intrigue were just what my young indestructible self considered ideal at the time. . This is an early Ludlum book, his 2nd released back in 1972. We’d love your help. Director 'Bloody' Sam Peckinpah's final film. I was visiting with two friends and we were at the end of the second week of a three week holiday. I perused the bookshelf of the rented villa and was very pleased to see a Ludlum in their oeuvre. Buy Paperback Robert Ludlum Books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! To see what your friends thought of this book. In 1945 the children of the Third Reich were secretly hidden all over the world - to be concealed until the 1970's, when they would come of age. Somone gave me a Ludlum title and I didn't have anything to read, and I started on it when I took a flight to St. Louis. April 1st 1985 The Osterman Weekend A Novel (Book) : Ludlum, Robert : In Zurich . . . That Ludlum thriller is he? This is a good book but not to the level of some of his later works such as The Rheineman Exchange from 1974 and the Bourne trilogy books, the first of which was to come 8 years later in 1980. by Oxford University Press, USA. I read this book while vacationing in Italy. The spine remains undamaged. It is very short by Ludlum standards but it's still a very good story none-the-less. I first read it when it originally came out in 1973 and was totally blown away by the pace, tension and twists. The Osterman Weekend A Novel (Book) : Ludlum, Robert : In Zurich . Maybe it has been too long since I last read Ludlum!! If you are in the mood for a quick, enjoyable mystery, this would a good choice. The Osterman Weekend is a 1983 American suspense thriller film directed by Sam Peckinpah, based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum. / Street Date March 23, 2004 / 29.98 Starring Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Craig T. Nelson, Meg Foster, Dennis Hopper, Chris Sarandon, Burt Lancaster Cinematography John Coquillon Art Direction Robb Wilson King Film Editor Edward Abroms, David Rawlins Original Music Lalo Schifrin .and the future of the entire free  world. . Needless to say some escapism was what I needed. However it was still a very enjoyable book. U.S. versus the Soviets, the Cold War. While in a quiet suburb an odd assortment of men and women gather for a momentous weekend. . NICE. in Washington, D.C. . The current attack on President Trump by former friends like the Clinton's reminds me of this book. The novel by Robert Ludlum compared to the Alan Sharp (Screenplay) Ian Masters (Adaptation) is an amazing read. But alas my life took a different and much more realistic turn and I was destined to experience my love of such things through reading. | . Ludlow has a style of writing that moves well. NICE. No one writes a suspense thriller like Ludlum could at his peak. Staring Dennis Hopper, Craig T. Nelson, John Hurt and Rutger Hauer. The author thickens the plot with soaring tension of suspicion & paranoia which strains the relationship of the core group of characters. The Cardonnes, Tremaynes and Ostermans have a planned weekend at the Tanner home. Here in one exclusive volume, two books by the world's Number 1 thriller writer, Robert Ludlum. Listen to The Osterman Weekend Audiobook by Robert Ludlum, narrated by Stephen Hoye John Tanner, Director of News of a US TV network, is convinced by a CIA agent that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy, called Omega, that threatens national security. the machinery has already been set in motion. “Shattering . 6 copies Summary/Review: The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security in this adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel. Narrated by Stephen Hoye. This is the 18th Robert Ludlum novel I’ve read. An early 1970s cold war spy thriller. . As I had expected, "The Osterman Weekend" was much more exciting and enjoyable now as my own knowledge and awareness about the human psychology simply adds to deeper levels of. . Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I was riveted and got on this Ludlum kick--I must have read six or seven of his books this past month. First published in 1972, it was the author's second book. Refresh and try again. Much of it feels almost like an Agatha Christie novel, as you're trying to figure out who's who and who did what do whom. . . A few people in their reviews say that it's dated. In Zurich . in Moscow . . Found this book on the library shelf and grabbed it. "The Osterman Weekend" is yet another timeless classic by the Master of Espionage, Robert Ludlum. I read this book while vacationing in Italy. In a quiet suburb, an odd assortment of men and women gather for a momentous weekend. I am torn about what rating to give this book - anywhere from 2 to 4. He was in poor health, with studio execs breathing down his neck, and he was working on a screenplay that he had no creative control over, made from arguably the worst novel that Robert Ludlam ever wrote. There were a few hidden gems like the one I quote below,that reminded me that it is the same author who wrote the Bourne Series; "The Osterman Weekend" is yet another timeless classic by the Master of Espionage, Robert Ludlum. Start by marking “The Osterman Weekend” as Want to Read: Error rating book. A newsman, John Tanner, is told at a secret meeting that all his best friends are Soviet agents and it is up to him to stop Omega, which is about to start an operation that will destroy America's economy. Buy Thriller Hardback Books Robert Ludlum and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! It's not fair to the book, but it was a little dated. which informs him that three of his closest friends are working for the K.G.B. . Fassett, unaware of his employer's involvement, is consumed by grief and rage. No one is themselves and the weekend gets weirder and more violent. . Something of a debauach, I admit. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The Matlock Paper; James Matlock is a well to do professor in the prestigious Carlyle University. It was Peckinpah's final film before his death in 1984. He hunts the assassins, eventually uncovering a Soviet spy network known as Omega. Anyways I found it to be a good & fast read. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. We were renting a villa in Tuscany and tempers had risen a little high while driving around - somehow the one who didn't want to drive or navigate KNEW the way to go. Ludlum levels up the paranoia to Paranoia and finally to PARANOIA!! This is the continuation of my journey back in time, into the world of Robert Ludlum which I had started in July 2016 with "The Scarlatti Inheritance". Buy The Osterman Weekend New Ed by Ludlum, Robert (ISBN: 9780752858647) from Amazon's Book Store. Listen to "The Osterman Weekend" by Robert Ludlum available from Rakuten Kobo. A 5-star for sure at the time, as were all of Ludlum's first books before he became too famous and decided to eschew the use of an editor (I don't know that for a fact, but the increasing bloat of his later novels made me think he didn't see any need to listen to proessional editors any more). Must read. It's very different from his other works in that it doesn't feature some nearly superhuman government agent, but just a regular guy in his regular life that gets caught up in some very irregular stuff. Osterman Weekend, The on DVD (013132630625) from Starz / Anchor Bay. The Osterman Weekend is a thriller novel by Robert Ludlum. the machinery has already been set in motion. There are more than 210 million of his books in print, and they have been translated into thirty-two languages. Be the first to ask a question about The Osterman Weekend. Agent Lawrence Fassett asks Tanner to help him persuade one of them to betray the others. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The book starts out with murder and deception. Robert Ludlum Booklist Robert Ludlum Message Board. I remember watching the movie and remembering crossbows. As I had expected, "The Osterman Weekend" was much more exciting and enjoyable now as my own knowledge and awareness about the human psychology simply adds to deeper levels of understanding of the intrigue created by Mr. Ludlum in this book. Most of the novel is taken setting up the weekend for a 24 hour clash where the plot is resolved - CIA vs KGB allies. On Friday afternoons in 8th grade, the teacher used to read us books for the last half hour or so of the day, and this was one of them. Robert Ludlum was the author of twenty-seven novels, each one a New York Times bestseller. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Parents Guide. The Cardonnes, Tremaynes and Ostermans have a planned weekend at the Tanner home. But then everything John Tanner thinks he knows about his closest friends is overturned, and he is set against them. Just set yourself in that time period and there shouldn't be a problem. Synopsis An electrifying thriller from the internationally bestselling author of the Bourne series. Suspense was exceptional; and unpredictable. It made the flight go by faster so it did it's job. A fantastic story all round. . Needless to say some escapism was what I needed. This was my first exposure to the espionage thrillers of Robert Ludlum. We were renting a villa in Tuscany and tempers had risen a little high while driving around - somehow the one who didn't want to drive or navigate KNEW the way to go. .in Moscow. This is the continuation of my journey back in time, into the world of Robert Ludlum which I had started in July 2016 with "The Scarlatti Inheritance". One day, he's contacted by the C.I.A. [Robert Ludlum] -- In a secret room in Washington DC John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and his wife and children - on a gamble whose goals and risks no one will fully reveal to him. The fictional worlds of espionage and intrigue were just what my young indestructible self considered ideal at the time. This one was a quick read, full of action, clever and unpredictable. He is the author of, “I didn't leave that crowd of ocelots to go back into it." . If you're wanting to read all of Ludlum's works, sure give it a look but if you're after entertainment you'd be … . Show/hide reviews and other info At stake is the very existence of the United States . In Zurich. in Moscow . The machinery is already set in motion. I've been a fan of Ludlum for years, and this book was written in 1972, the age before cell phones and multiple computers in every home. will they? The only man who can stop it is about to sign its birth certificate. I remember watching the movie and remembering crossbows. The  machinery was already set in motion, while in a  quiet suburb an odd assortment of men and women  gathered for a momentous weekend. This was his second book, but for some reason I never read it. Brian Kirk , who was previously one of the candidates considered to direct Marvel’s Thor 2 , … in Moscow . I decided to read all of his books in order; this is his second. Ludlum levels up the paranoia to Paranoia and finally to PARANOIA!! A newsman, John Tanner, is told at a secret meeting that all his best friends are Soviet agents and it is up to him to stop Omega, which is about to start an operation that will destroy America's economy. Robert Ludlum was one of the original action, mystery and twist and turn writers of the 1970's and of course the creator of the Bourne Series as a fan of his for over a few decades I was glad that I finally read this one by him. In a secret room in Washington DC John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and his wife and children - … The host, John Tanner, invites his friends to his home for the weekend in order for the traitor to reveal themselves so the CIA could capture them. If you love Robert Ludlum it is worth reading. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. I escaped to the terrace with a glass of wine and settled in for a good read. Plot Keywords in Moscow . | More Action, Thrillers and Classics DVDs available @ DVD Empire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The Osterman weekend, Ludlum, Robert Publisher : Grafton Books Pages : 205 Summary: John Tanner, the main character in this book, is a news director. is she? . 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