The Janson Directive by Robert Ludlum

The Janson Directive by Robert Ludlum

He was hired to be a hero. Now his mission is to save himself.

When billionaire philanthropist Peter Novak is kidnapped by a terrorist known as The Caliph, it's up to Paul Janson--a legend in the notorious U.S. covert agency Consular Operations--to save him. But Janson's rescue operation goes horribly wrong.and soon Janson is marked for death, the target of a beyond salvage order issued from the highest level of the government. Now Janson is running for his life, pursued by Jessica Kincaid, a young agent of astonishing ability who can anticipate and counter his every move. To survive, Janson must outrace a conspiracy that has gone beyond the control of its originators. To win, he must counter it with a conspiracy of his own.

Robert Ludlum wrote 25 thriller novels, including The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum, which were adapted into international blockbusters, as well as The Sigma Protocol. In addition, he created the Covert-One series. Ludlum was born in New York City and graduated with a B.A. He graduated from Wesleyan University and worked as a United States Marine, a theatrical performer, and a producer before becoming an author.