Member Review

Jason Bourne is tasked by Treadstone to find a mysterious computer program called The Files. The Files are an AI system that has collected all sorts of data from important people around the world. It knows their secrets, and whoever has the files can use that to their advantage. As Jason begin to track down The Files, it leads him to his former lover Abbey Laurent who is married to someone who may know more than he is letting on about The Files. While Jason deals with this problem, he is also trying to balance pleasing his Treadstone boss, Shadow, and save an acquaintance from an Estonian Gangster. All of this leads to a deep winding race that Jason must win.

Excellent novel from Mr. Freeman. The story is well written and all the plot lines seem to intertwine beautifully. Mr. Freeman manages to throw a few curveballs in there to keep the readers on their toes. The book is action pack and moves quickly. That makes it a fun easy read. There are a few scenes that get a little graphic, so be warned. I really enjoyed how Mr. Freeman balanced the women in Jason’s life. He was torn by his duty/loyalty to four different women, and it was an added point of excitement in the novel as you kept guessing what he would ultimately do. I also like how Mr. Freeman’s Jason Bourne isn’t infallible. He screws up, makes mistakes, and sometimes needs help. This brings a bit of reality into this charged thriller.

I highly recommend this book. If you are a fan of Mr. Freeman, you know what you are getting and you won’t be disappointed. If you have never read him before, pick up this book and get ready for a wild ride. Thank you to NetGalley, Brian Freeman, Penguin Putnam Group, and GP Putnam’s Sons for a free advanced copy for an honest review.