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Author | Olen Steinhauer |
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Language | English |
Genre | Espionage |
Publisher | Minotaur Books |
Publication date | 2009 |
Media type | Hardcover and paperback |
Pages | 408 |
ISBN | 0-312-37487-9 |
Followed by | The Nearest Exit |
The Tourist is a 2009 espionage novel written by Olen Steinhauer, that was featured on The New York Times' list of best sellers. [1]
The story follows Milo Weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the CIA specializing in black ops known as the Tourists. [2]
George Clooney's production company reportedly purchased the film rights to the novel in March 2009. It was rumored that Clooney intended to play the role of Weaver. [2] In September 2012, it was reported that Columbia Pictures would adapt the novel into a film with Doug Liman set to direct. [3] In October 2023, it was reported that 20th Century Studios would adapt the novel into a film with Pablo Trapero set to direct. [4]