Pursuit

The Survivalist #13

by Jerry Ahern

When John Rourke's daughter is kidnapped by a Russian agent, Rourke follows their trail across a frozen Arctic wasteland and stumbles upon a small pocket of humanity living in a tropical paradise surrounded by ice and snow. The community of Icelandic descendants has flourished in seclusion during the long years following the fiery holocaust, unaware of the fierce and bloody struggle in the outside world between the forces of freedom and Communist tyranny. And as the Russian strike force readies to assault the tranquil enclave, Rourke must quickly teach these people of peace the harsh realities of war, the techniques of killing to survive for freedom's sake, and the hard-earned skills of surviving!

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Action, Adventure

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Jerry Ahern (born Jerome Morrell Ahern) was a science fiction and action novel author best known for his post apocalyptic survivalist series The Survivalist. The books in this series are heavy with descriptions of the weapons the protagonists use to survive and prosecute a seemingly never-ending war amongst the remnants of the superpowers from pre-apocalypse times.

Ahern was also a firearms writer, who published numerous articles in magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Handguns and Gun World.

Jerry Ahern passed away on July 24, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer.

Ahern also released books under pseudonym Axel Kilgore.

Reviews

[Oliver Clarke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has mini tanks and Icelandic Vikings

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trzynasta część przyjemnego odzwierciedlenia kina akcji w klimatach postapo z czasów filmów na kasetach wideo.

[Joseph B · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Survivalist trudges ever onward as the Rourkes (and Paul) are hellbent on rescuing Annie, even if it takes them to Iceland. Pursuit wraps up this plotline while introducing a new faction to this desolate world set 500 years from now. If you continue to enjoy the Survivalist series this book will be something you'd want to continue with. We're 13 books in and while it is more of the same (including some lampshading about John Rourke being the best there is), it's fun post-apocalyptic pulp. 2.5/5 stars.

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite adventure series. Dr John Thomas Rourke leads his family and friends through a post apocalyptic world fighting ever step if the way. Fantastic characters and plots. Very detailed weapon descriptions. Excellent series. My highest recommendation

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my review under "Total War," Survivalist Book 1.

[Ron · Rating 2 out of 5]

Post-apocalyptic pulp goodness.

[Nick Grayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last line of this book says it all really. "John Rourke, humanity perfected." These books would be great if there was a bit of sex in them.

[Keith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was fun easy reading in my teens. Would actually like to pick one up again and see what I think now. :D