The New York Times Archives. . Without going into ANY of the plot's details, I will say only that it is a well written, religious theory based story. . Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Gemini Contenders. Now, as the Nazi threat marches inexorably closer, men both good and evil will be drawn into a violent and deadly hunt, sparking a relentless struggle that could forever change the world as we know it. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. They move to the USA. The Gemini Contenders has 11 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace In the dead of night, a clandestine order of monks embarks on a desperate mission: to transport a mysterious vault to a hiding place high in the Italian Alps. However, it turned out to be much too long and kept asking myself is it ever going to end. We spend a lot of time on the activities of the father during the war although it has little to do with the main story; then we switch to the twin brothers, one of which starts out as a stiff military type who wants to stop corruption in the army and turns in. THE GEMINI CONTENDERS Another one of Robert Ludlum’s (R.I.P.) The main crux of the story is the quest to unearth sacred religious documents from the contents of an iron box, which if exhumed, could trigger a holy war and have a profound impact on the Second World War. Salonika, Greece: December 1939. . secrecy, generational conflict, WWII aftermath, but author's development of characters is excellent at the beginning of the story and then becomes unbelieveable as the story progresses. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. it's a 3.5 rating really.... felt like two books clumsily stapled together, not one perfect volume. He still very excessively uses exclamation marks, and the sons come into it in the second half is kind of awkward. They partner to take a very secretive vault into the mountains. About The Gemini Contenders. Its twist and turns carry the reader on a fast bobsled run. I was sure I had figured out what it would be! Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Gemini Contenders. The ending was predictable but the reason for the search was an intriguing one. Savarone is waiting for his eldest son to appear at a family gathering. I was looking for a twin novel. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Salonika, Greece: December 1939. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. . The sinister cache, concealed for centuries, could rip apart the Christian world. . Sorry, got lost in the whole father, son and grand children involvement with a Church (or an arm of it). I first read The Gemini Contenders a little under forty years ago and remembered that I enjoyed it very much. He still very excessively uses exclamation marks, and the sons come into it i. I love early Ludlum. But when the time fast forwarded and it started to focus on the sons, it became slow, plodding and unbelievable. Salonika, Greece: December 1939. It's a lot to consume in one book. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016. Now, as the Nazi threat marches inexorably closer, good men and evil will be drawn into a violent and deadly hunt, sparking a relentless struggle that could forever change the world as we know it. I don't know whether my tastes have changed over time, or this one just wasn't one of his best. In the dead of night, a clandestine order of monks embarks on a desperate mission: to transport a mysterious vault to a hiding place high in the Italian Alps. This is the second audiobook version I have listened to for this book. Certain struggles continued. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018. This one is really bad. By the end, there are no loose ends, and nothing seemingly closed without satisfaction. To see what your friends thought of this book, Let us go through certain half-deserted streets. The story is actually divided into several parts. Have I ever actually read a Ludlum thriller before? Now, as the Nazi threat marches inexorably closer, good men and evil will be drawn into a violent and deadly hunt, sparking a relentless struggle that could forever change the world as we know it. . As with the Bourne thrillers The Gemini Contenders is a fast paced novel with a generous mixture of action, suspense and plot twists. Ludlum spins a great tale but is also a great prose writer, not always in the same package. Like the rest of Ludlum's novels the story is fast paced and gripping. . The conclusion was powerful in my opinion and dealt with questions about the foundations of Christianity and the lengths individuals and governments will go to protect their beliefs and hold on to power. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The sinister cache, concealed for centuries, could rip apart the Christian world. I have to say, I didn't like this as much a I expected to. Spoiler alert: Don't read further if you are not aware of the general premise of this book. I always picked up Ludlum's books for my husband at the library but never got into them myself ... until later in life when I read The Bourne Identity and discovered I liked his style of writing. She confirms they are real. Weaves together WWII, Nazi horrors, British MI6 and other secret services, several generations of a wealthy, industrial family, and a 2,000 year old secret parchment with the power to disrupt and change the world. Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Gemini Contenders “[Robert Ludlum’s] most ambitious novel . Welcome back. Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Gemini Contenders “[Robert Ludlum’s] most ambitious novel . Not sure! We spend a lot of time on the activities of the father during the war although it has little to do with the main story; then we switch to the twin brothers, one of which starts out as a stiff military type who wants to stop corruption in the army and turns into a bloody murderer in just a few pages. The mystery hidden and quested after remains a mystery until revealed, which surprised me! As Vittorio tries to determine why his family is massacred, he meets up with British intelligence and military officers, who also want to know about the secret vault. 3 star. I recall just sitting there after I finished one of his novels, dying to tell the world what I just experienced. . It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Just as Vittorio arrives, a group of Germans appear and massacre the entire family, Savarone, his other sons, their wives and children. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I had good memories of Ludlum’s book. But it sufficed. Many unexpected twists and turns make this a must read. Silver and blue It would have to be a mini series. Rereading it now, I still love the feel of the early scenes - of this dark train filled with priests fleeing into the mountains. I was looking forward to a second read. This is a 1976 entry in the fanatical/psychotic Christian sect - world shattering Religious Artefact supressed for centuries sub-genre of the thriller. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. His books were variations on a theme and he tended to just shuffle the same cards whenever he wrote a new one. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. . Haven't read the kindle copy of the book yet but I did read the hard cover about 20 years ago and found it to be one of his best. Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Gemini Contenders “ [Robert Ludlum’s] most ambitious novel... Its twist and turns carry the reader on a fast bobsled run.... A … Not quite classic Ludlum. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Its been years since I read Ludlum but I still remember the thrill, the master of spy and intrigue gave me. The Gemini Contenders. . by Bantam. The Gemini Contenders is similar to these books: The Rhinemann Exchange, The Janson Directive, The Cry of the Halidon and more. The story is a bit disjointed. The story begins in the 1920's and is told by the padrone of the family, wealthy and powerful family and the secret of the Greek train and it's cargo, a vault that everyone wants to find and control. Robert Ludlum was one of those hugely successful writers who knew what his fans wanted and gave them exactly that. 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