Acid Test

by Ross Lamanna

Acid Test takes off like a rocket in the first chapter and never slows down, speeding listeners around the globe for an electrifying adventure. The premise is chilling: What if the world was suddenly rocked by widespread murder, political chaos, and the peril of nuclear attack? The ruthless Batu Khan has forged an empire across Mongolia and central Asia. He has developed a frightening arsenal of weaponry and uses mind-altering drugs to give his minions superhuman strength. When Khan invades the Ukraine, the president of the United States issues an ultimatum-get out or else. But the president harbors a dark and deadly secret that may put countless lives at risk. Ross LaManna is a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include Rush Hour. He fills this thriller with high-tech terror and non-stop action reminiscent of a Tom Clancy or Stephen Coonts novel. George Guidalls gripping narration captures each moment of the mounting suspense and danger.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction

Audio CD

First published July 31, 2001

Reviews

[Ron McGuire · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book with some great potential, the first part was certainly readable while the second part as Wilder chases down the 'bad guy' is totally unbelievable. My question is 'how does one spacewalk from one hypersonic war place to another when the vehicles are travelling at mach 12 or whatever'? Oh well it's just a story.

[Renny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather fantastical science fiction type of story...

[Jo Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jon Ellis]

Published in 2001 I picked this off my bookshelf as a reread. Its lasted quite well for a thriller with a lot of the ideas and technology still relevant today. Like a lot of thrillers it starts well but then takes a few steps too far and becomes unrealistic. For me thats the end of a good story.
It won't be going back on the bookshelf.

[Momm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time to think what the world would be like with such evil as Batu Khan and his T.A.A. and the political chaos and threat of nuclear attack that comes with US President Burton Marsh also taking mind-altering drugs.

[J. Ewbank · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty good read for a thriller. It was a little difficult to keep reading at times. The problem that he presents in medicine is a fascinating problem and that is what captured and kept my attention.

J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book. I was riveted, and to be honest a little scared at the end. I found it a little horrific at parts but the entire concept was very intriguing. Good read if you like Clancy and or Cussler types of books. Enjoy a good read.