Edge of Hell

This was the first Bolan book i have ever read, I was instantly hooked! To date this is my favourite Executioner (Have not read many yet). There is one negitive, if Bolan just went after the Ripper copy cat and not having it being tied to a terrorist plot. But other than that the action was 100% pure and worth every cent paid on this! A must read, Good job Doug!!

Just reading the prologue will get you into this one guaranteed. Terrific and original plot coupled with some wild action scenes at the start of the book propel you into a different sort of Executioner title. A few excellent characters are inserted with the Ripper being the standout but I also liked the two London coppers especially the woman. Action scenes continue throughout with little time to grab a breath and are very well done especially the finishing sections. Add in a fine epilogue which rounds off and finishes the plot nicely what more could you ask for? Loved it Highly Recommended.

I enjoyed this book, as I do with most Bolan's. I thought that the Jack the Ripper concept was refreshing and intriguing for an Executioner. I wished it could have been drawn out more, but I understand why it wasn't. What I like about this book (and all other Executioners)is that it tells a 215 page story in 215 pages. The story always moves forward. I could argue that this book could have been more entertaining if expanded, maybe to SuperBolan length. The action was good, and I also enjoyed the procederual aspects used in tracking down the villians identity.

The negative for me was ... I was hoping more for Bolan to be tracking down the Ripper copy cat , he was, but of course the Ripper is tied into a terror plot. So like the other reviewer noted , the ripper having SAS trained back up kinda caught me off guard, but from there on in I really got into this one. The ending in France was truly awesome ! There are some great authors for this series right now putting out some great work ! And I am truly enjoying it! Thanks !

“Edge of Hell” has the most surreal Bolan experience I have read to date. The idea of a serial killer working up a corpse, only to have the worst luck imaginable to be in the one alley in the world that The Executioner chooses to use. Hilarity ensues. A good start to the novel. I also liked the wussy mastermind and the muscle’s power plays throughout; good characterization. Action scenes are above par. Bolan actually has a human body this time around, that have muscle pulls, aches and he’s genuinely concerned. Touching. When the action and storyline played out with the London cops, the plot dragged. It’s the only weakness to a superb adventure.

I give this book an eight. Not too hot and not too cold. Just right. I always love the idea of Bolan meeting interesting characters in his stories, but Jack the Ripper?! Hell Yeah!! Even though it was only a plot set up by rogue SAS operatives, it was still a great Idea. Good Job

A picture of perfect. All things in right place and in right amounts. Sometimes Dougs book remind me of certain films that I have watched this one reminded me of snatch and crimson rivers 2. Snatch bechose of location (London) and pikeys (great villains really) and crimson rivers 2 for cape clad villain wearing bodyarmor and finale in maginotline. Simply great story.

Ok, let's start things off... +1 Because of the premise of the book. The Ripper murders was a really cool idea. -1 Because the Ripper murders turned out to be a minor part of the book. +1 For a gripping beginning. I really like it when they throw you in with a character and you have no idea what's happening or why. -1 Because the SAS backup for a Ripper murderer seemed so cheesy to me. Later, when I discovered what they were up to, It made sense... But even so... +1 For the plot! Great complicated plot here! -1 For the side characters. Melissa Dean was annoying as hell! +1 For the final fight scene. I really enjoyed it! +1 For the writing. Ok, lets see... It starts with an automatic 5 stars... -3, so it goes down to 2 stars. then we add on 5, and it goes to a rating of 7!

I'm giving it nine stars. There was nothing wrong with Doug's writing. There is something wrong with having him write a bunch of Executioners when he obviously should be writing marathons of SuperBolans! The plot for this one could have been expanded had he been given more room to work with. Cest la vie. Good work, Doug. :P

What a Rip-roaring good time of a Bolan novel this one was! This storyline is one of the Bolan novels I refer to as as X-Files Bolan book due to the basis of the plot. Bolan takes on a modern-day 'Jack The Ripper' in London only to unearth a more sinister & complex plot. This is one of those Bolan books that has it all: - great plot - good characterization - superb action that was both gritty & realist - great support characters - excellent villains - spectacular final battle scene On the subject of Bolan's charcterization, doug really brought out the human side of the killing machine known as 'The Executioner'. You could feel his pain, dedication & loneliness come out with each page of the book. Great job on capturing the essence of what a Mack Bolan book should be.