This latest entry into the Milo Weaver/Tourist series does not disappoint. Although the severe time jump from the last novel to this one was quite jarring at times, it seemed necessary to get this story where it wanted to be. I enjoyed the recurring cast of characters and the new additions were refreshing. The plot intricacies were convoluted and, some portions, were akin to untangling a ball of rubber bands. Overall, this novel was full of the fast paced, world hopping, spycraft we have come to know and love.

The final (?) installment of the Milo Weaver series was, for me not as good as the other 3. It had multiple narrators which made it a little confusing, and the regular characters plus a fairly large group of new characters, as well as the multiple names some of them went by Added to the disconnect. I still enjoyed this spy thriller by Olen Steinhauer and thank #netgalley and the publisher for the ebook of #thelasttourist to read and review.

If you are like me and love books about SPIES and the CIA this is the book for you. Such a great series.  Murder. Intrigue.  So well written and just a great story. Loved it ! You will too.

Quick paced, fast moving, action galore.  But if you haven't read any of Mr Steinhauer's previous books featuring reluctant hero, former CIA spy, Milo Weaver, you WILL be lost.

I hadn't read any prior books, and it took me almost halfway through to figure out who was who, how everyone was connected, and why they were all doing what they were doing.  I really enjoyed the last half of the book, but the first half was a vicious slog to get through and more than once I almost threw my hands up and swore I wouldn't read another word.

First of all I want to thank you NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book.

I just read some of the other reviews and feel better that others had a hard time too following the story. I got confused about to many characters I couldn*t keep track of and to many twists. Usually I love a good spy book and I don't mind the author expressing his or her political views. But this time it was hard to keep up with.

Putting a book aside to have a break shows my declining interest. This was the author's first book I read. Maybe I'll have better luck with one of his earlier books I should try reading.

Enjoy the Tourist series immensely. Characters are all real-world examples instead of the ridiculous tv versions on spy’s.

Unfortunately this went into my DNF category. I couldn’t get attached and it wasn’t my cup of tea. This rarely happens it may have been the moment of life I’m living in and I may try an revisit this book..

Olen Steinhauer has written a book about spy craft, current events and corporate greed that features Milo Weaver, an ex-CIA operative who now runs an underground network begun by his father. In other words, he is in the family business. The Last Tourist is the fourth book in this series—I did not realize it when I requested an advance readers copy from NetGalley. My thanks to them and the publisher, Minotaur Books, for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.
As I was reading this book, I was reminded of Daniel Silva’s style where he recaps the events from previous novels as he introduces characters to refresh the reader’s memory. As a reader unfamiliar with Milo Weaver, this gave me a synopsis of the earlier books, which sounding interesting and action-packed. Whereas this helped me as a novice reader, it is a major irritant in the Gabriel Allon series—I feel that Silva spends an inordinate amount of space recapping his earlier books. Maybe the sheer number of Allon books contributes to that. That said, I will probably go back and read the first book in this series because I think Milo is an interesting character and I liked the premise of the series.
I did find Steinhauer’s political positions a little off-putting. Whether you are an actor, a writer or a singer, I want to admire you for your oeuvre—I really do not care where you stand politically.

I have always enjoyed the creativity of Olin Stienhauser’s books. The story is rich in detail, has a realistic vibe, and never fails to surprise. How does a young woman enter the CIA, make a name for herself by doing things totally unpredictable, and then becomes the quintessential housewife. All these neat spy things. Then you have someone sent to understand what she did and what repercussions will come with her passing. The things that happen and the partnership of women who worked to keep them safe.

I though this was an excellent installment in the Milo Weaver series. It had all of the elements of the genre - action, exotic locations, plot twists and a larger than life premise. This thriller/action-adventure space tends to be somewhat right-wing and this was a refreshing point of view for the rest of us. I don't knock Tom Clancy and Kyle Mills for being conservative. I think it's pretty mean spirited and unfair for folks to do it here.

This is a 3.5 rounded up to a 4 star. I have read at least 2 other Milo Weaver novels prior to this one. The complex global plots that characterize prior stories are still an element of this story. It is always fun to read what we know are real events and have them blend into a fictional narrative. This story is set about 10 years after the Department of Tourism fell apart and most of the Tourists were killed off. Now Milo Weaver leads a secret, hidden section of the UN called the Library. Their agents travel the world cataloguing information, and they use that information to help their small union of countries compete in the global market. If needed, the Library also holds information hostage that could be used as leverage. Their latest case involves a complex web of international government organizations and private businesses working together to advance their own interests and destabilize world markets. A leveling of the playing fields so to speak, and somewhere in this web, it appears that someone has resurrected the Tourists, and now these dangerous predators are back on the streets. There is a lot of high drama, and international intrigue here. It is a little far fetched. The biggest issue I had was the plot grew so large and so complex and I almost lost track of details and there are so many characters involved, I also got a little confused at times. Of the novels that I have read in this series, this is probably the lowest ranking one in my opinion. Still a fan of the author and the series though. Review posted to Amazon, LibraryThing, Goodreads, and Facebook.

Not one of Steinhauer's better books. I had trouble following the plot and all the characters. I bet a lot of the politically conservative hated this book. I agree with Steinhauer's political leanings, but it wasn't enough to make this a good book.

Milo Weaver is the head of The Library, an international espionage group that collects and stores classified information, sharing with their colleagues when necessary, has brought new information to the table regarding Northwell and its leader, Anthony Halliwell. Halliwell is attempting to build alliances with Library members, hoping to gain their support, and while other countries’ agents are wavering in their support, Milo, a CIA operative, is well versed in convincing people to follow his direction.

So…The Last Tourist read, for me, like a ball of confusion. I didn’t realize it was the fourth book in a series, so I was already behind when it came to recognizing the players. This was a difficult book to keep up with, as the POV changed with the chapter and it wasn’t always clear who was speaking. By the time I figured it out, it was on to the next chapter with a new POV. Though I enjoy mysteries and thrillers, this book just left me shaking my head. I read the whole thing, and still don’t know what happened.

This spy novel was based on an unlikely premise with many plot twists, multiple characters, set in several foreign countries with a lot of action. 
I was not familiar with the Tourist series and it took a while to figure out what the Tourist organization was (CIA assassins) and what The Library was and their functions, and to realize that we (the USA) were not the good guys here.  
I think that the complex, complicated plot was a little out of control because it seemed to lack continuity and I had difficulty determining who was doing what to who because of what.  The narrators kept changing  and the point of view of the narrator kept jumping around.  I think there were too many characters with too many agendas, both hidden and overt with many seeming to be intent on out maneuvering the others.  
I was also disappointed in the author's insertion of political opinion - which I thought was completely unnecessary in this novel.  - although it did define the time as present day.  I still don't understand why the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram were included in this story as their plight didn't really add anything to it.  
Thank you to St Martin's Press, Minotaur and NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the author Olen Steinhauer, the publisher Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for my candid review.

I loved the first 3 books of this series and was okay with the fourth.   But, I really think that this series has run its course.  Milo is now older and not that Badass butt kicking Tourist that he used to be.  HIs character has become somewhat stodgy.  

The Library continues its mission of collecting information for its clients, the countries that pay their bills.   But somehow, some nefarious shadow organization has found out about the Library.    And then "Tourists" begin to show up again.....and you either join them or they take you out.

Milo and his group of librarians much change their mission from one of passive information collection to active agents. 

It was interesting and brings up some scary potenial issues such as over powerful multinational companies and what they might become.

I hope and think that this is the last book of this series as it has run its course.

What a ride! Oh the things I learned about espionage, lies, deceit and brilliance.  The theme is pretty futuristic but also believable as our world changes immensely each passing day. 
Never a shortage of twists and turns. 
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the author for giving a chance to read and review this novel. When I picked it from Netgalley, I didn't realize it was fourth in a series. I decided I would, at least, read the first book in the series so I could get some background. That helped a little, but I highly encourage readers to start at the beginning and read ALL the books in order. I am usually pretty OCD about, but managed to get over that.
The "tourists"in this series are not people wandering around with tour groups, but a special brand of spies. As THE LAST TOURIST opens, the main protagonist, Milo Weaver is part of a group called the Librarians and they certainly aren't cataloguing and checking out bestsellers. The reader sees part of the story from a character named Abdul. The past is also revealed over time. 
The author has crafted a multilayered character in Milo Weaver. The first book tells quite a bit about his past, but THE LAST TOURIST shows him "warts and all". There are many secondary characters who are very well fleshed out. It is often difficult for both the character and reader to tell who are the true bad guys.
This is not a beach book. You need to pay very close attention so the plot as it moves along or you could get lost. It is a great spy saga and moves at such a pace, I felt breathless at times. I haven't read many spy novels in the past, but the Milo Weaver series has given me a whole new appreciation for the genre. It is rather scary to think many of the things in the book could be going on around us.
If you want to get lost in a book then THE LAST TOURIST is for you. I wish Mr. Steinhauer much success in the future.

I have enjoyed every book in this Milo Weaver story and this book was a find end to an intriguing series. The book opens in first person from the perspective of a CIA analyst. His life will forever be changed when he is assigned the task of checking out someone named Milo Weaver. Anyone having read this series will know that Milo was a part of a secret group of CIA operatives called The Library, and has managed to spend ten years off the radar.

This operation spans the globe and brings in a bevy of dangerous characters, situations and experiences. It is almost too much to absorb as their are many players and locations and keeping them all straight while reading this book should have earned me a degree of some sort.

Since spy novels are not my forte, this was a complicated, comprehensive read that took a lot for me to absorb. Having read the first three books in the series, The Tourist, The Nearest Exit and An American Spy, helped me to fit into Milo's world and all of the danger it entailed.

If you like deeper stories filled with intrigue that take you to the edge of your imagination, then I encourage you to pick up this book, The Last Tourist, and the entire series.

Many thanks to Minotaur and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I totally enjoyed this book by Olen Steinhauer. I like the plot and his writing style. Will definitely be checking out other books written by him in the future.

Not sure how I ended up with this book because its not a genre I read. I tried to get through it anyway, but it just couldnt hold my interest because of the subject matter....just bored me. I normally read a book in 1 or 2 days, this one took me a week. The book is very well written and the characters are very complex but it wasnt for me. I'm still giving it 4 stars because of the writing and character development.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher and author for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.