SuperBolan · #148

Decision Point

by Russell Davis · March 2012

9.0 / 10 average from 3 rated reviews

The Pacific Rim's most vicious human predators, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, are on the move again. But old-school terror tactics have given way to a more clandestine approach to hijacking global power. The Tigers have grassroots fundraising inside the United States and the death of a uniquely positioned software engineer tips to something big in the works. A young woman from a powerful family is ransomed at the same time a powerful new technology is stolen. Following the trail of both, Mack Bolan finds that it leads to Singapore and the murky waters of the Bay of Bengal. The Tigers have acquired a top secret satellite and soon the terror will go online. Staying one step ahead of their stone-cold pursuer and finding refuge in their fortified compound, the Tigers and their calculating leader give Bolan a fight for his life.

Reviews (3)

Jonathan 7/10 December 9, 2020

A small story in a large book, with a lot of stuff added about the Ocean Tigers getting hold of a super-dooper program that can control all satellites and set off nuclear missiles. There was a lot going for the story, including the first half of the book which involved a lot of detective work rather than the old 'rattle the cages' routine. Bolan is saddled with a rather damaged lady to work with and assigned the mission by an ex-president. There is also the surprise of Johnny Bolan Grey joining the adventure, although he is more of a commando here rather than a civilian. But there were a few downers. One, the author displays his lack of computer knowledge. Mine is not great but I do know that you cannot format an active operating system as I have tried this myself. Also, his characters express amazement that a database is run from a hard drive. Of course it is run from a hard drive, where else would it be? His lack of research of weapons also shows through with Bolan running around firing a British bullpup SA80 in all kinds of modes and giving it a folding stock. Plus, until the very end it seems Bolan has forgotten about the existence of Stony Man Farm. Surely one of the Able Team or Phoenix Force guys would be a better assist than his brother. The Tamil Tiger wannabes are weak and their overall plan is virtually non-existent. They just seem to be vagabonds who are into piracy. But otherwise it was an ok adventure.

missy peterson 10/10 March 13, 2012

This is a well written very suspenseful book. Mack got called in for one mission that quickly developed into a much bigger mission. He was also "assigned" a partner who had some serious baggage from her past. It was good to see how Mack tried to both protect the mission and her. It was also nice to see who Mack turned to for help with dealing with the partner(do not want to gice it away). This book was low on action- although the action that was in it was good-but it had great character development. I would highly recommend this one.

Rob Slayer 10/10 February 20, 2012

A very good but also very different read from what looks to be a new author, Dylan Garret. This is not your typical Bolan book, it is low on action and high on intrigue/suspense. I could not put this one down! I liked how Bolan tried to get the job done with as little death and destrution as possible, he was a true Ghost in this one. This was more like a spy novel than a shoot 'em up, but the pacing was PERFECT! Can' wait for more from this author! Second great SUPERBolan in a row!