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A Chinese diplomat is decidedly deceased and the communist chairman's advisor is shanghaied while burrowing in the Bronx. The State Department is seeing red and a sour situation gets spicy. Now Remo Williams and his Korean mentor, Master Chiun, must save the abducted adviser and compromise the conspiracy before the kung fu hits the fan. As the US and China prepare for nuclear battle and an assassin's bullet has The Destroyer's name on it, the fate of the world is as complicated to solve as a Chinese Puzzle. ... Read more

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It's No "Puzzle" Why The Destroyer Kicks Ass 30+ Years Later!
Wow! The Destroyer is the action series for people who don't like action series. Forget the first two Destroyer books; they were the warm-up. This is the pitch! Book #3 is when the series really takes off. We get lots of hilarious dialogue, character development, and martial arts action. Even a little sinanju style sex!

As other reviewers have stated, it is the hysterical banter between Remo and Chiun that makes this series such a timeless, enduring classic. If you've seen the Destroyer movie, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins," you know what I'm talking about.

The Destroyer is more social commentary and black comedy than brain-dead bombs and bullets, unlike many other action series--that's why it's not dated or forgettable 30+ years later. That's not to say the series is lacking in action, but that it is the characters who drive the plot forward, not a bunch of interchangeable action set-pieces that all blur together.

You can't go wrong with The Destroyer from #3: Chinese Puzzle forward.

On Target
Although I still enjoy #2 in The Destroyer series, this book is the one that charted the course to Remo and Chiun's long running success.

The story is good, but the best thing about this book is the beginning of the relationship between Remo and Chiun. The humor in this story stands up after 30 years. Although the story is somewhat dated now, this book deserves a read.

*NOW* we're cooking.
If this is the first Destroyer novel you pick up, you've gotten it right on the first try.This is where the hysterical banter between Remo and Chiun really hits its stride, and you get character development in an action novel that readers had no right to expect back when these were written.

Lest ye forget, the Destroyer novels competed with "The Executioner", "The Butcher", and "Edge" for rack space at the drugstore.While Mack Bolan is rightly the inspiration for Marvel's Punisher character (it's so blatant they should cut a check to Don Pendelton's estate each time Dolph Ludgren makes his sewer soliloquy on late-night cable), the Mack Bolan character doesn't stand the test of time, and after about a dozen or so, it's all the same novel.

"Chinese Puzzle" sets the stage for an enjoyable twnety years of Destroyer novels.If you have to get one classic, this is the one to get. ... Read more

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Digger hits his stride
Warren Murphy only wrote three "Digger" novels before changing publishers and re-launching it as "Trace." They really are the same series, only the names of the characters were changed.

For those unfamiliar with the series, Digger is an investigator who works for a life insurance company. He drinks vodka 24/7 and sleeps with every woman he can get his hands on. He's not terribly bright and his girl friend (a part time hooker) solves all of his cases.

In this second book, the series really took off and it was undoubtedly the best of the Digger (or Trace) books. Murphy was at his best providing juvenile quips and a number of times I found myself laughing out loud. The humor is tied to a very interesting mystery and the combination makes this a surprisingly entertaining read.

This book is long out of print but can be purchased for almost nothing from the Amazon sellers. Give it a try and you won't be sorry. ... Read more

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In 1982, Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir wrote "The Assassin's Handbook," a reader's guide to their long running Destroyer series of books. It was hailed as "oddball," "satiric," and a work of "unbridled weirdness."

Over the years, the book has become a collector's item.In December 2002, the book was returned to print by Warren Murphy's Ballybunnion Books.

Ballybunnion and Warren Murphy are thrilled to be able to bring this much sought after title into the digital age; making it available for the Amazon Kindle.

The Assassin's Handbook also contains a Novella by Sapir and Murphy entitled "THE DAY REMO DIED". This alone is worth the price of the book as it is essential series reading.

The Destroyer Series centers around the adventures of Remo Williams.Remo is a Newark, N.J. police officer who gets framed for a drug dealer's murder.Sentenced to death and on Death Row, he is offered the chance to stay alive by going along with plans to fake his death.Surviving his death sentence, he wakes to find he's been recruited to be a highly trained enforcement arm for a secret government organization called CURE.Remo is trained in a style of martial arts called Sinanju named after the Korean village where it was created.His mentor is a wizened, old Korean named Chiun.Chiun is the single most lethal force on the planet.
Hilariously funny, the series details the exploits of Remo and Chiun as Remo attempts to save the country, one crime at a time with Chiun along to continue training Remo.
The satire in this series will keep you rolling on the floor; but the true fan will tell you that the reason to keep reading the series is to be a part of the relationship which develops between Chiun and Remo.A true father-son bond forms.While Chiun is typically the father in the relationship, he is often childlike and "Jewish-motherly" alike.
The Destroyer Series is one of the longest running action fiction series in American history....And for good reason.


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Good Destroyer Book
Book is excellent and exactly what I was looking for, the only thing that stops me from loving it is that the seller put a non removable sticker on the spine of the book. boo.

Great Fun, Great read, Great Book!
A must have for the collector of the series, as well as any fan of adventure and humor.And now that the sequel; "The Assassin's Handbook 2" and "The Way Of The Assassin" are available at the Warren Murphy webpage, you've got to get this to see what all the fuss is about!

Great fun!
Warren Murphy has created a fantastic tribute to the Destroyer series in "The Assassin's Handbook."Witty, engrossing and engaging, Chiun's character comes to life between the pages. I couldn't put it down.It's a must-have for everyone, not just Destroyer fans.

Great fun!
Warren Murphy has created a fantastic tribute to the Destroyer series in "The Assassin's Handbook."Witty, engrossing and engaging, Chiun's character comes to life between the pages. I couldn't put it down.It's a must-have for everyone, not just Destroyer fans.

A "MUST" Have for Destroyer Fans !
Anyone that's read any of this series will want one of these books ! Also, be advised that Warren Murphy now has 2 websites where you can order Destroyer merchandise...(Now if the rumours of a new Destroyer movie are true !) I've been an avid fan since the series originated back in the 70's and now my teen-aged son is a fan as well. ... Read more

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A collection of short stories written by the talented fans of the ever popular Destroyer Series.Edited and with an introduction by series creator Warren Murphy.Follow the exploits of Remo Williams, Chiun, Smith andearlier Masters of Sinanju.

The Destroyer Series centers around the adventures of Remo Williams.Remo is a Newark, N.J. police officer who gets framed for a drug dealer's murder.Sentenced to death and on Death Row, he is offered the chance to stay alive by going along with plans to fake his death.Surviving his death sentence, he wakes to find he's been recruited to be a highly trained enforcement arm for a secret government organization called CURE.Remo is trained in a style of martial arts called Sinanju named after the Korean village where it was created.His mentor is a wizened, old Korean named Chiun.Chiun is the single most lethal force on the planet.
Hilariously funny, the series details the exploits of Remo and Chiun as Remo attempts to save the country, one crime at a time with Chiun along to continue training Remo.
The satire in this series will keep you rolling on the floor; but the true fan will tell you that the reason to keep reading the series is to be a part of the relationship which develops between Chiun and Remo.A true father-son bond forms.While Chiun is typically the father in the relationship, he is often childlike and "Jewish-motherly" alike.
The Destroyer Series is one of the longest running action fiction series in American history....And for good reason.
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An amazing compilation
Disclaimer: The first story in this compilation is mine and I also did the cover artwork for most of the Ballybunion books, including this one, so take that into account.

This compilation is the ultimate thank you from an amazing writer.Warren Murphy and Dick Sapir created the Destroyer series many years ago.Mr. Sapir died and Warren is in charge of the series.For him to give fans a chance to have their stories published is classy, but Warren's always been a classy guy.To find so many fans who can write so well shows the class of his reader.But don't think of this as fan fiction.Each adventure is a mini-Destroyer, focusing on different aspects of our heroes (and villains).Some of the stories are so well written, you'll be wondering if there's a pseudonym or two sprinkled through.

Seriously, while waiting for the upcoming Destroyer movie, you need to buy this book as well as Destroyer World: The Movie That Never Was ... Read more

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Forber isn't a mad scientist, he's a tectonic technician with a touch for terror who goes by the name "Dr. Quake". California's touchy San Andreas Fault is in danger of being professionally provoked. But it's not Dr. Quake's fault, for someone has split with his earthquake machine. If this dastardly deviant doesn't get a million dollars in cold hard cash he is going to shake down Southern California for a whole lot more. Luckily, shakedowns and natural disasters are just what the doctor ordered for Remo Williams, Korean death master Chiun's trained killing machine, because when it comes to finding weapons of mass destruction, it takes one to find one. After our Destroyer sifts through the blackmail and terror it's the pompous perpetrator who won't be left standing. ... Read more

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The President of Scambia's life is in danger when one sleezy goon schemes to assassinate not only a leader, but immobilize and destroy the entire country and transform its peaceful society into a thundering safe haven for international hoods.Master Chiun andhis protégé Remo Williams descend on the scene to combat the treacherous plot...but not without a fight. ... Read more

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Sam Smith is targeted by an international network of conspirators because of his discovery of clues to the lost continent of Atlantis, and when he is mysteriously transported to the past, Sam becomes the key to the island's survival. Reprint. PW. ... Read more

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May not be for "right" everyone - was definitely "right" for me!
Ever read a story and had it stick in the back of your mind - forever?

That was what happened to me when reading this book.

The first time I ready it was late 1998. Since then, the book has been added to my favourites list and I read it over and over (averaging once a year).

I do not know what I would give to see this done (properly) on the big screen, it would be definitely be a substantial amount. (But then Hollywood could screw it up pretty bad if they cut too many corners from the story... unless Molly was involved I would not want to see Hollywood muck it up!)

Wow, couldn't stop reading this novel. . . . . .
Try reading this one on the beach!You will get the shivers too.I loved the whole story line about Sam, the orphan who is taken in by the old sailer, Darian.You too will try and figure out the connection between them and the other characters they encounter. The suspense about the other Rememberers fates was gripping.I love the way the story ties into Atlantis, the Greek Gods and the state of the current world as it relates to the lost world of Atlantis.

Atlantis Sinks-Plotline Treads Water!
This engaging enough Atlantis fantasy reads extremely well for the first half, bogs down badly in time-traveling/reincarnation problems for the remainder, and suffers from a weak deus ex machina ending.

Orphan Sam Smith has suffered from psychic phenomena his entire life, unsure how to interpret it and frequently thought crazy by those who witness it.Adopted by seaman Darian McCabe, Sam hears a siren's voice calling to him from the underwater reefs, and cannot resist it.He retrieves an oddly shaped diamond from the ocean bottom-and his life will never be the same.

A wealthy industrialist wants the diamond.He belongs to the Consortium, a group who tracks down psychics with Sam's unusual blood type and kills them.The Consortium knows that those like Sam are reincarnated Atlanteans, and fears their potential power should they ever come together.The Consortium heads are aware reincarnates, themselves-of those who were responsible for the original decline of the civilization of Atlantis.

Up to this point in the story, everything is quite gripping and exciting, but then Sam makes another dive, travels through a time portal, and ends up in Atlantis before its fall.His modern-day doctor, Cory Althorpe, is the reincarnation of the woman who was known as the goddess Athena, an Atlantean noblewoman whose voice was the siren call fetching Sam back.The two fall in love, endure some ugly adventures in the shifting Atlantean political base with Hades gaining ascendancy over Zeus and Poseidon, and escape to their separate destinies-which, of course, again intertwine, in the future-before Sam and the other Atlantean reincarnates in his own time gather, regroup, and dispatch their enemies with what might as well be a magic wand.

The first part of the novel reads like an action-adventure/spy thriller, and is very good.The second half reads like a soap opera, and is too clever for its own good-it delivers too many pat explanations for the gods, the origins of various Flood myths, and the like.The psychic-bloodline angle is quite interesting, but makes most of the past Atlantean plot fairly unbelievable-these "gods" would sooner (and better) have utilized their power, and if not, the explanation for why not is simply not apparent.

Not a bad read, just be aware what you're getting into before you start.

Cochran and Murphy do it again!
First of all, I loved this book. It was just as captivating as Forever King and The Broken Sword. I just couldn't put it down. I must admit it was a little slow at the begining but then it grabs you and doesn't let go. I really liked the way they tied in the figures from Greek myths and gave a creative explanation of where the legends of the greek gods may have came from. An interesting spin on things if nothing else. The guy that gave this book only 2 stars and didn't finish reading it doesn't know what he missed.I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read scifi/fantasy.

This Book is for Alternative Thinkers
If you believe in reincarnation, soul mates, ESP, psychic abilities, karma, and the mysteries of Atlantis, you will love this book.It is not for everyone, but certainly supports the alternative spirit. ... Read more

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This collaborative project strives for greater consonance between contemporary science and Christian faith. Outstanding scholars in biology, genetics, neuroscience, cognitive science, philosophy, theology, biblical studies, and ethics join here to offer contemporary accounts of human nature consistent with Christian teaching. Their central theme is a nondualistic account of the human person that does not consider the "soul" an entity separable from the body; scientific statements about the physical nature of human beings are about exactly the same entity as are theological statements concerning the spiritual nature of human beings.

For all those interested in fundamental questions of human identity posed by the present context, this volume will provide a fascinating and authoritative resource. ... Read more

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Excellent and Thought Provoking
Edited by Brown, Murphy and Maloney `What Ever Happened to the Soul' is a collection of inter-related essays regarding contemporary thought in the area of cognitive science as it pertains to the concept of the human soul.

Much recent work in the field of neurology points to an increasing correlation between the physical and the mental.Though work in this area is embryonic and far from definitive, it does raises important theological and philosophical questions.In particular, how does this growing physical-mental relationship impact the classic theistic view of man?In popular writing the mind-body issue has traditionally been framed as a dichotomy between either Cartesian substance dualism (brain and soul interact but are distinct substances) or reductive materialism (ultimately everything can be reduced to physics).Both of these approaches have there challenges.

With regard to dualism, the oft-cited question of how two distinct substances interact is not as troublesome to me as the implications of an increasing correlation between the physical brain and the mind (soul) - e.g. impact of injury, disease and the genetic-personality link.Despite dualism's difficulties, however, reductive materialism is even less satisfactory.For example, reductionism fails to account for free will, the nature of consciousness or the veracity of rationality - not minor problems.

The current text argues for what is known as non-reductive materialism.In this model, the soul is tied to the brain but an emergent quality that is not explainable by reductionism.I find this approach to have its own challenges.On the positive side the authors do a good job of dispelling the overstated popular conception of Christianity as necessarily entailing Cartesian dualism.It also provides a helpful means to see humans in a more holistic manner.On the negative side, the argument has a bit of a slippery feel.Unexplainable emergent qualities do not seem any easier to comprehend than substance dualism - at some point a miracle occurs (may be the case).

Overall, I thought the book was well written and thought provoking.Brown's pieces were particularly enjoyable.Although I think I may share many of her views, I found Murphy's contribution regarding current reductionist arguments a bit muddled - for someone interested in Christian take on these issues J.P. Moreland is much clearer

Overall, I highly recommended the book for readers interested in the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of the mind.

Authors want to have cake and eat it, too.
This book is about a puzzle: how our souls are connected to our bodies. The book's answer is called nonreductive physicalism.

Chapters 2 and 3, about evolution and genetics, can be skipped. They're too detailed and technical to be thumbnail introductions on those topics, but too philosophically naive to provide useful bridges to the rest of the book.

The authors of the later chapters (especially Murphy) at least appreciate the key issues. Ultimately, however, the book suffers from two major flaws. One is that its message doesn't hang together. The book repeatedly rejects the idea that people are "nothing but their bodies," but it also repeatedly declares that people consist of bodies and nothing else. And the book denies that one can explain people's spiritual lives neurobiologically, but it endorses a research program to do exactly that.

Second, the book is theologically precarious. It shuns the idea of an immaterial soul as incompatible with modern scientific ideas about how the physical world works. But exactly the same considerations will lead one to disbelieve in Biblical miracles, in divine healing from illness, and in the work of the Holy Ghost. The book in fact acknowledges this problem, without offering a solution (pp. 147-148).

Note for philosophy students: A key early mistake in the book (or perhaps a deliberate tactic) is to lump together two rival views, namely reductive and eliminative materialism. From there on, the book constantly declares that it is not reductive about the soul, when what it really means is that it is not eliminative about the soul.

Critics do not appear to know the issues
Quite simply, this is an extremely useful book.

It is a decidely Christian rejection of substance dualism, something that has been wanting in a popular yet still academic format for some time now. This book argues persuasively that a dualistic mindset is not only unnecessary, but a real hindrance to Christian thought.

As to the accusations of heresy given by some earlier reviewers - it seems that the reactions were a little ill-reasoned. In particular I would like to respond to Bruno D. Granger. Granger attacks the book because:

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But even much more important, I think that Christian anthropology is fundamental for one of the most basic Christian dogma: the double nature of Christ, both human and divine. Traditionally it was thought that Christ had a human physical body and the third person of the Trinity as soul. But if humans are only physical beings without a (spiritual) soul then Jesus of Nazareth could not have been been both human and divine.

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I don't doubt that many modern Christian dualists also think this way - that Jesus' BODY could not have been the divine "part," it was His SOUL that was the divine nature. However, this is heretical as far as historical Christian Orthodoxy is concerned. it is the christological herey called "nestorianism," splitting the divine and human natures up into two distinct substances. This, naturally, makes the body of Jesus nothing more than human (i.e. not divine at all), and renders the atoning work on the cross totally useless. But the obvious reason to reject this dualistic heresy present by Mr Granger is that it basically denies the incarnation altogether. If the "divine" and "human" parts remained so separate, did God really become man at all? Did the word really become flesh?

Glenn Peoples

No more Plato from the pulpit!
People who have actually studied philosophy and are tired of hearing people rave on and on about saving "souls" can read this for direction and sound arguments.It is a good collection of experts in theological, scientific, and philosophical fields that are not trying to push materialism onto you and call it Christianity.These are seminary professors and Christian scholars who have done their homework and are trying to make the corrections necessary to share the faith in today's world.It accentuates religion's key characteristic of a new life in Christ.Makes a great partner to William James' "Varieties of Religious Experience."Theological Anthropology is much overlooked today, and Christians are taking flack.You do not have to believe in evolution, but you cannot deny modern neuroscience and psychology.This book delineates how that can be done.

Effective arguments against dualism
It is unlikely that those who gave this book poor reviews understood thebook at all.In fact, this book is NOT an attack on Christianity, andfurthermore, several contributors to this volume are prominent theologicalscholars.Contrary to others' opinions, the authors take a non-reductivephysicalist approach to human consciousness, rather than a purelymaterialistic view.The contention of the authors is merely that humanconsciousness is a physical entity; not some undetectable, supernaturalphenomenon.Critics subsequently concluded that this contention equalled adisbelief in God.I beg to differ. ... Read more

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Artists, composers, and writers are being mutilated and destroyed in the bloodiest murders in police history.This maniac is taking one thing - their brains!The chief of CURE nearly ends up as the next corpse . . . Remo and Chiun are acting fast, and discovering the killer's an old enemy, stockpiling brains to extract the creativity he's lacking . . . They are tracking him to Hollywood - top brain center - where work can be fun!A sexy agent wants Remo for a new career . . . Chiun meets his soap opera idol . . . and there's a great spectacle coming: irresistible force, Sinanju, meeting indestructible object, Mr. Gordons. ... Read more

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A good solid Destroyer novel
If you are looking at this book the odds are very high that you are already familure with the series and the characters, so I won`t
go into the basics. Since Murphy and Mullaney took over writing the series again there has been a lot of improvement in the quality
of the books. And while Dead Reckoning may not live up to the glory days of the series, it`s still a good entertaining Remo and
Chuin story that`s well worth reading. Give it 4 stars.
The next one in the series, Killer Ratings, is even better. It`s a real 5 star story.

More Fun with Remo and Chuin!
I'm a huge fan of The Destroyer series and DEAD RECKONING is a great addition to the series.

This time around Remo and Chiun are trying to stop a super-virus from being released on American soil...by Death himself.

It's a great action story with some solid social satire (as all the best Destroyer novels include).This time around war protesters, hostage rights, and racial profiling are all treated...accordingly by the Masters of Sinanju.

As always, the pace is relentless, the action is superb, justice is brutally efficient, and the crux of the series is the terrific rapport between Remo and Chiun!Enjoy the read and check out more entries in the series to help it continue!

We found the WMD that wasnt in Iraq
Don't let the title fool you... this is not a mindless action paperback.The Destroyer series is a clever satire of pop culture & politics cleverly disguised as and action adventure book.

Very timely given world events, the plot moves along smartly, and the dialogues between characters is laugh out loud funny.Great read:easy to pick up, light reading.

Another great book
I cannot stress enough how much I enjoy the "New Destroyer" series since it is back in the hands of Mr. Murphy. I enjoy the political satire. I also like when they incorporate Harold Smith and Mark Howard. This is a great book and I hope Tor keeps them coming for years.

Best to date
The best of the (New)Destroyer books.I hope these guys keep it up for another 30 years. ... Read more

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Lovecraft meets Robert Howard in this weird hero pulp.
The Destroyer novels have had over a dozen authors over the years, including Victor Milan (now writing for The Outlander and Rogue Angel series), Will F. Murray (Doc Savage, Mars Attacks), and James Mullaney; the scribe for the last twenty or so Gold Eagle Destroyers was Tim Somheil.The series has since been rebooted into a Mac Bolan copy, and seems to have sunk without a trace.Too bad.

I've noticed that the reviews of these books are short on the description of the novel's plots, so I'm going to rectify this.I reveal nothing that somebody won't learn in the first fifty or so pages anyway.Anywho, if you think that the Destroyer's heritage is confusing, then this series of novels is even more so."Frightening Strikes" seems to be the culmination of a four novel arc, and t all started vaguely with "No Contest" (#138), was continued in "Dream Thing" (#139) that was a full-blown Lovecraftian/Howardian weird/horror/adventure novel.The storyline continued somewhat into "Dark Ages" (#140) and the whole thing seems to come into completion with "Frightening Strikes" which ties up all of the loose ends on this story arc, and which is a direct sequel to "Dream Thing".

And it all went over like a lead balloon with the conservative readers of the Destroyer series who hated anything with a little imagination, and just didn't get it.You could almost see their little brains short-circuiting.I also don't hold it against the author because the publisher's proofreaders didn't do their job properly.

In "Frightening Strikes", the Lovecraftian elements are played down.In "Dream Thing" a large deep-sea squid was captured and sent to the Chicago Aquarium for display, and in "Frightening Strikes" the now-dying squid has laid some eggs at the bottom of it's tank.The aquarium's curator dives into the tank to investigate both the squid's death and it's eggs and is killed and dissembled for her trouble.She is discovered, the police are sent for, and Oscar Bedders, professional diver, and dedicated a-hole, is sent in to recover her corpse, but somehow the (now dead) squid is able to send out electrical shocks, killing Bedders.

When both bodies are eventually recovered it is found that the wounds on both bodies, and their assorted parts, have healed.As autopsies are about to commence, Bedders sits up and attacks.Not being human anymore, Bedders has to absorb the flesh, body parts and life forces of others to live, so he "eats" nearly everybody within range in a hungry, bloody rampage.Under the influence of Sa Mangsang (Cthulhu), Bedders mission is to recover the squid's eggs, and get them to the sea to help destroy the world.Although, as "Frightening Strikes" progresses, we find that this may not really be the reason.

Trying to stop Bedders at the aquarium our man Remo is defeated, because Bedders is now nearly indestructible.Bedders can now instantly heal, has super speed and strength, and has control over his amputated body parts.And so the chase is on.Bedders then starts to cut a swath of destruction and death across the states as tries to get the "children" (the eggs have now hatched and they're eating people) to the sea, and to simultaneously destroy Remo.

"Frightening Strikes" is pure bloody, two-fisted, weird-horror, pulp-oriented action, with humor, and with supernatural squids.A light fun read, "Frightening Strikes" reads like a Lovecraftian superhero pulp action novel as written by Robert Howard.While Destroyer purists were aghast, I found the whole dang thing more fun than most of the stuff that I had read that year.Tim Somheil, who may be a pseudonym, has written numerous Destroyer and Mac Bolan novels, and I for one would love to read an original novel by him.

This review was originally printed in "Cemetery Dance" #58 in 2008 in a considerably different form, and was originally edited by Bob.Thanx Bob.(Yeah, this review is all your fault)

Enjoyable
Not great like the old Murphy-Saphir written Destroyer books but still worth reading. Doesn't have the old spark that had me cracking up over Chiun and Remo's banter.

Can they get any worse...
I have read ( and still own ) every DESTROYER book back to Volume one. But these horrible things are just becoming painful to read.
(I can accept some stretch of reality, but this one was just as stupid as the recent book about the weak and blind mole people who could attack, defeat and abduct healthy humans)
The plot was ridiculous.... what's with the psychic Squids and the T-1000 rip-off character?.
These are turning into cheesy sci-fi and not action-adventure. I have one more to read and if it doesn't show potential for improvement I may have to give up completely on the DESTROYER series.
BTW. Have someone run a grammer/spell check. They're and There along with Your and You're are NOT interchangeable.

Squid????
I have no idea what is the obsession with giant squid and I had very low expectations for this book, but I was happily surprised. This book was enjoyable. I can understand how long time Destroyer fans might not enjoy this book as much as some of the "original" novels, but I personally like the direction these books have been going in since No Contest. In order to survive, there needs to be growth and change. Remo becoming a master and the change in cast only add to the story, in my opinion. But I also miss the old sardonic edge the books have. I also miss Wil Murray, couldn't we have him back please? But still, even with giant squid, this book was entertaining.

an average tale
Can Remo and Chiun defeat another enemy who can't seem to be stopped? The story didn't really pull me in. Some parts had too much detail. The author did do a good job with the dialogue and relationships between the characters. This series needs a few strong books to get back on track.

If you haven't already come across Destroyer World: New Blood be sure to pick up at least one copy. This book had the best Destroyer stories I've read in some time. If you search, you'll find it at warrenmurphy dotcom. ... Read more

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The new director is ordering the Destroyer and his mentor Chiun to kill Smith, the director of CURE.They are searching for Smith, who is successfully hiding, when immediate trouble begins for the deadly duo, because Chiun doesn't want to agree to the killing.Smith is Chiun's emperor, the man who pays the salary that supports the ancient village of Sinanju. Chiun doesn't know about CURE, just about Smith, and the cash always arrives on time.That's enough.Remo is a company man though, a trained killer who works for CURE, the top-secret agency that doesn't exist, and if they don't want Smith to exist any longer, it is his job to murder him.Orders are orders.But who is the new director?Who hired him and who fired Smith?Could there be another infiltrator?CURE's security has been violated before, and there is always that possibility.There are a lot of questions to be answered before judgment day arrives. ... Read more

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CURE director Harold Smith is center stage; to his horror!
Remo Williams thought he would never be rid of his lemony boss Harold Smith, director of the supersecret organization CURE. After all, Smith was the one responsible for framing Remo for murder, faking his execution, and shanghai-ing him into service at CURE; a man who doesn't exist for an organization that doesn't exist. When golden boy Blake Corbish takes the helm at CURE, Remo is surprised to find that he likes Corbish even less than Smith and refuses to carry out Corbish's first order: Find Smith and kill him. Good thing, because Corbish is behind a plot to usurp CURE's awesome powers for his own evil ends, and only Dr. Harold Smith stands in his way. Can Remo Williams save the man who framed him for murder and virtually enslaved him? Of course, Remo is the Destroyer...the question is, will he ... Read more

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Trace Series Book 3As far as Trace was concerned, New York was a lousy place to visit, and an even worse place to make a living. But the insurance company that employed him had sent him to Manhattan to check out a death in a Family that made the Mafia look like the Waltons. And to add an extra twist of trouble, Trace's girlfriend, Chico, came along to keep him on the straight and narrow while she explored the far-out kicks of fun city.In a town where every woman seemed available at the price of peril...where a blizzard of cocaine was burying users and pushers alike...and where the answer to the most polite question was a quick kick in the teeth...the freest free-lance investigator of them all found the Big Apple pure poison when he cut to the core of a crime that nobody wanted solved.. ... Read more

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Chiun knows a secret and he isn't even telling Remo, the Destroyer, whom he has taught all his skills and loves as a son, because America has committed a sin against him he cannot pardon. They are in Africa, where feuds that have smoldered over centuries are being resolved by death and massacre. But how many deaths? And why? The facts are bizarre. In a Baltimore cemetery a white woman of aristocratic birth, who had died as a slave in Africa many years ago, is supposed to lie buried. But it is not her body in the coffin - and that can spark an international incident. It's going to get hotter in Africa. America's future seems dark indeed - and only Remo, the Destroyer, can bring back the light. ... Read more

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The losers of World War II and their descendants have carved out their own little slice of heaven in the mountains of Argentina. In this staging area to the Fourth Reich, the promise of the dream reborn dawned as bright as a new German mark. But when the Destroyer's brain was downloaded onto disks, he took the whole matter very personally. That put an end to the whole affair - almost.

Adolf Kluge, the head of the secret organization known as IV, has an eleventh-hour plan that may just refinance the whole sweet dream. He's come into some money: a centuries-old treasure belonging to the venerable house of Sinanju. But then, he isn't aware just how sensitive the Master of Sinanju is regarding this precious metal... (The Fatherland Files - Book 3 of 3) ... Read more

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The Robler Clinic is getting a reputation for too many deaths during routine operations. A gorgeous female administrator, Ms. Kathy Hahl, is discovering a profitable little racket, and her tame anaesthetist, Dan Demmet, is playing along nicely. When timid mother-dominated Nathan David Wilberforce - a subject of special interest to CURE - comes to a premature death at the clinic, Remo and Chiun decide it is time to infiltrate... And it is Remo who books in as the 'patient' - exposing him to the rare and deadly ageing drug. ... Read more

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Perfect Relaxation
I was an avid fan of the 1st Destroyer Series, and decided for a bit of relaxation, I will see if there are new books.I was not only pleasantly surprised, but was amazed by the speed with which the book reached me, and as usual I was glued to it from the first page to the last page.This is one series of books to which a movie cannot do justice.

Good to see the series again
I really missed the Destroyer. The ghost writers were good but not the same as the original series. Thanks for rereleasing the best of the old books

Great Jumping on Point!
If you are new to the wild world of the Master's of Sinanju this collection is the perfect starting point.From here new readers can easily hop into the new series (starting with Guardian Angel).Old fans too will enjoy having 3 of the classic, series defining novels in one volume.3 of the best stories from this long running, action / adventure / fantasy / laugh out loud / two fisted series.GREAT STUFF!

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Remo and Chiun are back in a race against time to save the dollar from the devastating effectsd of a super-human counterfeiter... ... Read more

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For centuries, the ancient House of Sinanju is recognized as the center of learning for all the martial arts.From the ancestral nucleus of Oriental power and prestige have come the world's deadliest assassins and killers, also man's greatest protectors and warriors.To become a Master of Sinanju, however, is to totally perfect one's mental, spiritual, and physical powers.Very few mortals possess even a fraction of the necessary skills.Mere muscle or brains do not matter.Rarer still have been the men who dare to even approach the lowest steps of this shrine to violence and sudden death at Sinanju.The masters of Sinanju are the sun source and essence of the martial arts since prehistory.Recent upstart fighting techniques such as Kung Fu, Karate, Ninja, Aikido are but minor variations in the deadly armament of a Master.Only foreplay to the Grand Battle.And now, for the first time, a Westerner, a white man, Remo Williams, is defending the Holy Place against his relentless archenemy, Nuihc.Not since the Mongol invasions and the barbaric Chinese warlords has the land trembled in such anticipation. The scenario begins in New Jersey.The die is cast in a U.S. government submarine.Now Chiun and the Premier of Korea will witness the Grand Battle.And Remo Williams - the Destroyer - is being allowed but one blow.One split-second opportunity to punch, slash, chop, smash or kick . . . The ghosts of a thousand warriors dance in the dust as the two men face each other.And Chiun knows. ... Read more

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The best Destroyer Novel ever written.
This one has everything you expect from this series:Action, humor, wit, more action and that special something that satisfies the heart.The relationship between Chiun and Remo is defined by this novel.The endingis glorious.

The best Destroyer book written to date.
The final Chapter of Nuich, Chuin's First student, comes to an explosive conclusion in the village of Sinanju itslef. Of the 3 assassins Only one is left standing. Check it OUT. ... Read more