The Tourist (novel)

The Tourist is an espionage novel written by Olen Steinhauer in 2009, that was featured on The New York Times' list of best sellers.[1]

The Tourist
First edition
AuthorOlen Steinhauer
LanguageEnglish
GenreEspionage
PublisherMinotaur Books
Publication date
2009
Media typeHardcover and paperback
Pages408
ISBN0-312-37487-9
Followed byThe Nearest Exit 

Story

The story follows Milo Weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the CIA specializing in black ops known as the Tourists.[2]

Film version

George Clooney's production company reportedly purchased the film rights to the novel in March 2009. It is rumored that Clooney intends to play the role of Weaver.[2]

References

  1. "Best Sellers". The New York Times. March 27, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
  2. Stasio, Marilyn (March 12, 2009). "Once a Spy …". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2010.


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