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Executioner · #152

Combat Stretch

by Jerry VanCook · August 1991

6.8 / 10 average from 5 rated reviews

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A cure for a raging disease suddenly goes wrong and becomes far worse than the disease itself. Inside an isolated research center, the new viral nightmare is contained by a Japanese scientist while he seeks a solution. If it gets loose, even the atmosphere can transmit the fatal plague and infect the world. In desperation, the President calls Mack Bolan and tells him that a terrorist has just kidnapped the scientist and stolen the lethal virus. Millions will die if the superpowers don't give in to the terrorist's demands. The Executioner is well aware of the deadly potential of the virus. But he also knows that a bullet kills far quicker.

Reviews (7)

Addiboy 5/10 March 23, 2008
Interesting, interesting, interesting….nice plot with Bolan being infected with the doomsday virus and only has limited time to solve the puzzle with future mankind min mind. Well, that is the only thing that is interesting. The dialog was long with too much effort made for ever standard action. The book started to thin out in the end making it predictable One of the key things that made the book not a believable one was the fact that the terrorist leader was present where the final virus dumping took place at the end of the book. Well, normal scum would have stayed out of the harms way but no, this one wanted to be present to witness the result of this action. The Russian agent was a nice touch and a very formidable partner and the part with the energy bars and the why Bolan breaks her was great and actually this is the only standout point of the book which is not much in the end though I would not read this book if I were you if you are looking for something a bit more different than the average action and lack of plot but then again it´s up to you if you want to read the book (Iceland – 2008)
ice_cracked 8/10 December 12, 2005
This is a very good book in the series. The plot is believable and the action is reasonable in as much as it is believeable. The Russian agent character is very good with the sub plots regarding her boss. I liked the section with the energy bars and the emotion of the plot when she breaks down when Bolan questions her. my two bobs worth.............
Monsta Mack 9/10 June 26, 2004
Another fast paced adventure thriller from VanCook. Bolan has to stop a Japanese Red Army gang from using a virus to infect the world's population. Bolan has an ally in the form of a female KGB agent, as the US and Russia must join forces to fight this global terror. This agent was an excellent character in the story. Bolan does some globe hopping in this adventure, the first piece of the story taking place in Spain. Bolan runs in the streets with the bulls! Good action here, then the story shifts to New Mexico. Eventually Bolan is in Hokaido, Japan for a decent assault on the base there, and back to the US again for an exciting down to the wire conclusion. I thought there was a stretch as far as how everything came together at the end. I wasn't too convinced about the terrorist leader wanting to show up there in person, and how the KGB Colonel would have known where to go, and I also wondered why the computer in Japan was in english. But what the heck, this was an entertaining story, great writing and action scenes, suspense and plot twists, I'm giving this book a 9.
MaxDanger 9/10 June 30, 2002
A Japanese research scientist has created a deadly virus. He is kidnapped by a madman who will release it on the world if his demands are not met. Bolan is the last chance to save the world. Excellent book. The plot seemed somewhat feasible, ala the anthrax scare of late 2001. The book was well-written and flowed very well. Action scenes were well-done. The only shortcoming of the book was the hardline KGB supervisor of Bolan's ally. As the Cold War ended, it may have been possible for a person like this to exist, but it seems very extreme and unrealistic today. Except for that, "Combat Stretch" was a fantastic read, and it comes highly recommended.
anna bautista May 20, 2000
please give all the details about combat stretch , on how it gets, the origin , people who suffer and died for these disease. Did any research for these matter. When it get these viral disease , and when it exist , is there any survivor for these disease? is there any medicines , and cure for this kind of disease. Please kindly relay for my request as for my study and research . Thank you very much and I look forward into it as you helping me .
FROGMAN 3/10 May 20, 2000
This one wasn't all that great.
ERIC FROM N.Y. May 20, 2000
AHH, IT WAS JUST OKAY.