A fiery explosion in the dark of night shatters one of the laboratory buildings in Paris's esteemed Pasteur Institute. Among the dead is Emile Chambord, one of the leaders in the global race to create a molecular or DNA computer. Unfortunately, Professor Chambord kept the details of his work secret, and his notes were apparently destroyed in either the bomb blast or the raging fire that followed. Under the cover of visiting his friend Marty Zellerbach, who was severely injured when the Pasteur lab was destroyed, Covert-One agent Jon Smith flies to Paris to search for the connection between the Pasteur explosion and the forces now wielding the computer. Following a trail that leads him across two continents, Smith uncovers a web of deception that threatens to wreck havoc and forever reshape the world.

The Paris Option by Robert Ludlum, co-written by Gayle Lynds, is an intriguing addition to the Covert-One Novel series. This gripping thriller takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the streets of Paris, filled with covert operations and high-stakes espionage. Fans of Robert Ludlum's work will be captivated by the intricate plot and engaging characters in this must-read novel.