SuperBolan · #115

War Drums

by Mike Linaker · July 2007

8.2 / 10 average from 5 rated reviews

Critical interception. Mack Bolan is directed to use any means necessary to defuse a crisis that puts America in the hot seat. Iran's hardliners are pushing an extremist agenda, defying U.N. rulings and amassing an arsenal with bio and nuclear capabilities. They've got stolen U.S. technology and unlimited financial backing by China, who's willing to lend its muscle in exchange for oil. With Russian black market weapons dealers eager to profit from international terror, the Stony Man warrior's multifront mission becomes one of infiltrate and confront, uniting him with Bedouin brothers-in-arms and other unlikely allies across enemy territory in a race to shut down an explosive situation before the deadly fuse is lit ....

Reviews (5)

ice_cracked 9/10 November 15, 2010

Yet another title is delivered by this author with an excellent plot/story line interesting characters some excellent action scenes and a seamless read (no flicking back a few pages to catch up on what happened here folks). This time an Iranian radical Imam is getting together all he needs to have nuclear capabilities and also for an entree he plans to unleash an unstable virus from the Cold War Soviet era on Israel with no known antidote. David is along for the ride this time and he is written perfectly (I love the way this author writes the character) soo many times I smiled whilst reading this title. EXCELLENT read do yourself a favour and read this one.

Solomonster 9/10 March 1, 2009

Another good entry by Linaker. This book was pretty fast=paced which I really liked. All the major and minor characters were developed really well again, as usual by Linaker. Also, the action sequences were done really well, especially the finale. I liked how Bolan got to partner up with McCarter for part of the book. SPOILER: I loved how the ending was left wide open for a sequel or spin-off or whatever-can't wait to read that novel.

Eh Kay 8/10 February 13, 2009

A sweet book, lots of action, GREAT supporting cast (characters)I really like this one! Check it out! Even the bad dude Bolan "teams" up with in the beginning is soooo well written, I wish he'd stuck around longer !

Gunslinger 8/10 January 13, 2009

A slam-bang Super that is ripped right from the headlines concerning Iran's attempt to develop a nuclear weapons program. As soon as Bolan is in the field, he's blazing through the ranks of scum as he is captured, then takes out a weapons factory with the help of some local tribesman. Then he's on the hunt to protect an AWOL scientist that wants out. The culmination of events is Bolan, McCarter and an Iranian ally holding off a prolonged attack in the wilderness of north Iran. A decent finale scene made this an exciting read. My only pet peeve: I've never seen so many spelling and/or printing errors for a Mack Bolan book. I'm not sure if I got a bad copy or if the printing was flawed. I can't imagine Mr. Linaker or the editors missing so much. But, still a keeper.

Matt Cooper 7/10 November 17, 2007

Hello all! This was the first of the "Super Bolan" titles that I have read. I picked out this one at the book store because I thought from the pump up on the back of the book, it would be a fast paced book with a ton of action. Now, don't get me wrong, this was a good book, just not as good as some of the Executioner books I've read. It just seemed to me a little slow in places in the book. That said, it is still a great book, and worthy of reading. All in all, I would give it a 7. Thanks!