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The Destroyer #151
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A bungling terrorist group is making a mess in Europe. It’s up to Remo to track them down and clean them out before the brainless bombers strike their next a summit of world leaders!
As earthquakes rock the planet, Smith scrambles to find the cause, but only finds dead ends. While America’s favorite preacher Billy Walker and his sultry assistants plan for Armageddon, a mysterious malady could spell the end of days for Chiun!
Remo and an exotic foreign agent must learn how to keep their secrets separate from their business — and their business separate from pleasure — as they race against time. Chiun’s life is hanging by a thread, and every second that passes brings the world one step closer to extinction…
As earthquakes rock the planet, Smith scrambles to find the cause, but only finds dead ends. While America’s favorite preacher Billy Walker and his sultry assistants plan for Armageddon, a mysterious malady could spell the end of days for Chiun!
Remo and an exotic foreign agent must learn how to keep their secrets separate from their business — and their business separate from pleasure — as they race against time. Chiun’s life is hanging by a thread, and every second that passes brings the world one step closer to extinction…
- GenresThriller
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2017
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About the author
Warren Murphy
294 books123 followersWarren Murphy was an American author, most famous as the co-creator of The Destroyer series, the basis for the film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. He worked as a reporter and editor and after service during the Korean War, he drifted into politics.
Murphy also wrote the screenplay for Lethal Weapon 2. He is the author of the Trace and Digger series. With Molly Cochran, he completed two books of a planned trilogy revolving around the character The Grandmaster, The Grandmaster (1984) and High Priest (1989). Murphy also shares writing credits with Cochran on The Forever King and several novels under the name Dev Stryker. The first Grandmaster book earned Murphy and Cochran a 1985 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original, and Murphy's Pigs Get Fat took the same honor the following year.
His solo novels include Jericho Day, The Red Moon, The Ceiling of Hell, The Sure Thing and Honor Among Thieves. Over his career, Murphy sold over 60 million books.
He started his own publishing house, Ballybunion, to have a vehicle to start The Destroyer spin-off books. Ballybunion has reprinted The Assassin's Handbook, as well as the original works Assassin's Handbook 2, The Movie That Never Was (a screenplay he and Richard Sapir wrote for a Destroyer movie that was never optioned), The Way of the Assassin (the wisdom of Chiun), and New Blood, a collection of short stories written by fans of the series.
He served on the board of the Mystery Writers of America, and was a member of the Private Eye Writers of America, the International Association of Crime Writers, the American Crime Writers League and the Screenwriters Guild.
Murphy also wrote the screenplay for Lethal Weapon 2. He is the author of the Trace and Digger series. With Molly Cochran, he completed two books of a planned trilogy revolving around the character The Grandmaster, The Grandmaster (1984) and High Priest (1989). Murphy also shares writing credits with Cochran on The Forever King and several novels under the name Dev Stryker. The first Grandmaster book earned Murphy and Cochran a 1985 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original, and Murphy's Pigs Get Fat took the same honor the following year.
His solo novels include Jericho Day, The Red Moon, The Ceiling of Hell, The Sure Thing and Honor Among Thieves. Over his career, Murphy sold over 60 million books.
He started his own publishing house, Ballybunion, to have a vehicle to start The Destroyer spin-off books. Ballybunion has reprinted The Assassin's Handbook, as well as the original works Assassin's Handbook 2, The Movie That Never Was (a screenplay he and Richard Sapir wrote for a Destroyer movie that was never optioned), The Way of the Assassin (the wisdom of Chiun), and New Blood, a collection of short stories written by fans of the series.
He served on the board of the Mystery Writers of America, and was a member of the Private Eye Writers of America, the International Association of Crime Writers, the American Crime Writers League and the Screenwriters Guild.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
February 8, 2017
Another good one.
It was bittersweet reading the first Destroyer novel to be released after the passing of Warren Murphy. I've been reading them for years, and I enjoyed the first(?) Destroyer entry from new series author R. J. Carter. The characters were handled very well, and the plot and writing very much remind me of the early books. I also like the reappearance of old characters. I believe the series is in good hands. Highly recommended. Warren Murphy R. I. P.
It was bittersweet reading the first Destroyer novel to be released after the passing of Warren Murphy. I've been reading them for years, and I enjoyed the first(?) Destroyer entry from new series author R. J. Carter. The characters were handled very well, and the plot and writing very much remind me of the early books. I also like the reappearance of old characters. I believe the series is in good hands. Highly recommended. Warren Murphy R. I. P.
January 17, 2020
Terrorists don't always seem to be the brightest bulbs in the pack with dedication to purpose outweighing most other factors, but the members of ya Homaar may be particularly lacking. And...while Remo is sent by Smith to deal with one in particular, events begin to shift that indicate that the suicide bombings may be part of a much...MUCH... larger purpose.
What do old enemies...unexplained earthquakes...world famous evangelists... AND Chiun's sudden slipping into a coma have in common?
This is the first new Destroyer novel released after the death of the Warren Murphy and R.J. Carter picks up right where the master left off. This is vintage Remo and Chiun and the story truly has the feel and flow of the previous 150 books that came before. Carter captures the personalities of the two perfectly and moves the history of the House of Sinanju forward.
Long time readers will find that same enjoyment while new readers will be able to dive right into the world of the DESTROYER.
Hopefully this is the first of many more to come. As of this writing, there are 3 new volumes with 153 being the latest.
What do old enemies...unexplained earthquakes...world famous evangelists... AND Chiun's sudden slipping into a coma have in common?
This is the first new Destroyer novel released after the death of the Warren Murphy and R.J. Carter picks up right where the master left off. This is vintage Remo and Chiun and the story truly has the feel and flow of the previous 150 books that came before. Carter captures the personalities of the two perfectly and moves the history of the House of Sinanju forward.
Long time readers will find that same enjoyment while new readers will be able to dive right into the world of the DESTROYER.
Hopefully this is the first of many more to come. As of this writing, there are 3 new volumes with 153 being the latest.
April 14, 2018
If you're into The Destroyer Series, this harkens back to some of the original stories written in the same style.
The narrative flows, it gives you everything you expect from a Remo Williams adventure.
The narrative flows, it gives you everything you expect from a Remo Williams adventure.
July 18, 2018
As someone who has read the previous 150 this is The Destroyer almost back to normal. After so many books before this that were basically rubbish this new writer seems to have grasp on some (but not all) of the original fundamentals.
March 9, 2019
Always a good read
I've been reading this series for over 30 years. Every story is good. Love the characters and the plotlines. Become a Destroyer fan! You won't regret it!
I've been reading this series for over 30 years. Every story is good. Love the characters and the plotlines. Become a Destroyer fan! You won't regret it!
March 22, 2016
The best installment in a couple of years.
Nice call-back to a previous edition, even if the timeline doesn't really work. A rare instance when the villains actually get the upper hand. Definitely one of the better installments in the last few years.
Nice call-back to a previous edition, even if the timeline doesn't really work. A rare instance when the villains actually get the upper hand. Definitely one of the better installments in the last few years.
October 15, 2018
Beautifully paced, horrifically violent and screamingly funny in places. This is the first book in the series I've read, though I was a fan of the cult-classic movie starring Joel Grey.
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