The Paris Option by Robert Ludlum

Why read the book?

In Robert Ludlum’s The Paris Option, co-authored with Gayle Lynds, Covert-One's Jon Smith hunts a DNA computer after a lab explosion in Paris. With allies Randi Russell and Peter Howell, he thwarts terrorists planning nuclear chaos, spanning Europe in a tech-fuelled thriller.

Favourite quote

Technology's edge cuts both ways in the hands of ambition.

What I Loved

The Paris Option thrills with cutting-edge DNA computing amid terrorist plots. Jon Smith's team navigates high-tech perils effectively. European settings enhance urgency. Ludlum and Lynds deliver action and strategy, though predictability looms. A solid entry in espionage innovation.

Key Takeaway

Innovation unchecked breeds destruction; balance is key.