Terror in D.C.

Hawker #8

by Carl Ramm, Randy Wayne White

Hawker descends on the nation s capital after a string of gruesome bombings It s just past six a.m., and the Rutledge family is gathering for breakfast, unaware of the two bombs that have been planted outside their home. They re about to start eating when a fireball bursts through the windows, and the house is blasted to dust, leaving only one survivor. In the last six weeks, the Rutledges are the seventh family to be attacked and the onslaught is just beginning. A terrorist group is intent on bringing the citizens of Washington, DC, to their knees. But James Hawker will teach the victims to stand up and fight. A radical student group is behind the bombings, which are just their first step in an all-out campaign of terror. After years waging a nationwide war against organized crime, Hawker fears no terrorist. On the battlegrounds of Washington, the world s most dangerous vigilante will fight to the finish. "Terror in D.C. "is the 8th book in the Hawker series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. "

Genres: Thriller, Crime

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

A pseudonym used by Randy Wayne White.

Series:
* Hawker

Reviews

[Frank Dame · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hawker taking care of business!

This book takes an International flare fighting terrorists attacking families in the DC area. Hawker single handily takes them on to stop the madness.

[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Hawker is called in by the CIA to "try out" for the bureau. It's all on the down low. They want someone like the vigilante to find out who is bombing residents in and around the D.C. area and why. They also want them taken care of. That's just what Hawk does best.

Like all the books in this series, the are less than 200 pages and move swiftly. Lots of action and a fair bit of sex. Which in one scene has Hawker doing to a female member of Government what the Government has been doing to us all along. And right there in the hollow halls of Congress.

[Paperbackbooks86 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been a year since I last read a Hawker book. In that year, I have dove into new genres and wondered if I would still have the same fondness of Hawker as I once had. I dove into Terror in D.C. and was instantly reminded why I loved the series.

Hawker is all 80s action. 175 pages of nonstop action that reads like a fast paced 80s movie or tv show. If you’ve read any of the Hawker books expect nothing new in this one, and that’s not a bad thing!

This ending leaves us on a bit of a cliff hanger and I’m curious to see what lies in store for Hawker next! 5 stars.

[Jake · Rating 3 out of 5]

The one thing I like about the Hawker and Dusky McMorgan books is that we can see RWW develop as a writer. You can see the same thing reading some of John D McDonald's earlier works.

The same formula for the previous 7 books apply here. A fun read from the 1980s.

[Ralph Carlson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent Hawker novel.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun enjoyable read. Lots of action. Hawker is a tough no-nonsense character.

[Brenda Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good guys will again

Hawker books are always good, as they keep you wondering until the end. I like the unconventional means to an end.

[Ed · Rating 3 out of 5]

#8 in the Hawker series. Randy Wayne White writing as Carl Ramm churned out 11 books in this series between 1984-86. Hawker is a mercenary/vigilante who single handedly will take out any opposing force with a maximum of violence and a minimum of effort. Even before the Hawker series, White churned out 7 somewhat better Dusty MacMorgan potboilers between 1981-82. That series has been recently reprinted and in the foreward White says that he used to apologize for the series but doesn't anymore (The triumph of cash over art). I haven't seen the Hawker series reprinted, but I wonder what he would say about these Matt Bolan, Executioner ripoffs.

Hawker series - Hawker is tested by the CIA and then supposedly turned down. In actuality, he is set loose to eliminate a group of diplomatically protected Iranians who are blowing up occupied residences in suburban D.C. He makes it all seem easy.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short novel