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Ludlum, Robert - Introduction
Robert Ludlum 1927–
(Also wrote under pseudonyms of Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd) American writer of spy-thrillers.
Ludlum's best-selling formula novels deal with political scandal, espionage, and intrigue, often involving real historical figures in far-fetched, but plausible, schemes.
(See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 33-36, rev. ed.)
