Call to Battle

The Survivalist #23

by Jerry Ahern

In a postnuclear America, Rourke learns of a secret attack by neo-fascist commandos that could cripple the free city of Eden, and he marshals his SEAL and TAC teams for a counterattack. Original.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic

253 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

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

[Joseph B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Call to Battle sees both sides rallying their forces as espionage ramps up. John's son Martin, raised by egomaniacal Nazi scientist Dietrich Zimmer, is written off by John as a lost cause who must be stopped by any means necessary. We also see the American Hawaiian Islands threatened by a volcano eruption. This ecological disaster threatens the stability of the Mid-Wake government. Amidst that, Nazi terrorists unleash a Hellish attack upon the population. Leading to a frenzied hunt for those responsible.

Call to Battle proves that the Survivalist still has a bit more steam left. Seeing as the series has become a post-post Apocalyptic tale as we see new societies wage wars against each other. 4 out of 5 stars for pulp fans.

[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.