The Bourne Identity
Book • 1980
The Bourne Identity follows Jason Bourne, a man with no memory who is found with bullet wounds and a microfilm frame implanted under his skin.
He discovers a Swiss bank account in his name and embarks on a journey to uncover his past.
Along the way, he encounters a Canadian economist, Marie St. Jacques, and must evade numerous assassins and conspirators.
The novel delves into a complex web of espionage, double identities, and a cat-and-mouse game with the infamous Carlos the Jackal.
Unlike the film adaptations, the book explores deeper moral complexities and a more intricate plot.
He discovers a Swiss bank account in his name and embarks on a journey to uncover his past.
Along the way, he encounters a Canadian economist, Marie St. Jacques, and must evade numerous assassins and conspirators.
The novel delves into a complex web of espionage, double identities, and a cat-and-mouse game with the infamous Carlos the Jackal.
Unlike the film adaptations, the book explores deeper moral complexities and a more intricate plot.
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