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Black Samurai #7
Sword of Allah
Book by Olden, Marc
Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1975
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About the author
Marc Olden
52 books40 followersMarc Olden (1933–2003) was the author of forty mystery and suspense novels. Born in Baltimore, he began writing while working in New York as a Broadway publicist. His first book, Angela Davis (1973), was a nonfiction study of the controversial Black Panther. In 1973 he also published Narc, under the name Robert Hawke, beginning a hard-boiled nine-book series about a federal narcotics agent.
A year later, Black Samurai introduced Robert Sand, a martial arts expert who becomes the first non-Japanese student of a samurai master. Based on Olden’s own interest in martial arts, which led him to the advanced ranks of karate and aikido, the novel spawned a successful eight-book series. Olden continued writing for the next three decades, often drawing on his fascination with Japanese culture and history.
A year later, Black Samurai introduced Robert Sand, a martial arts expert who becomes the first non-Japanese student of a samurai master. Based on Olden’s own interest in martial arts, which led him to the advanced ranks of karate and aikido, the novel spawned a successful eight-book series. Olden continued writing for the next three decades, often drawing on his fascination with Japanese culture and history.
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February 17, 2022
The Sword Of Allah is the most brutal Arab terrorist group, and they are hired by anti-communist Americans. The U.S. and Russia are joining forces for a space launch. That doesn't sit well with a certain commie hating politician. He hires the terrorist faction to kill as many of the group as they can to stop it. Both reds and Americans are fair game. One problem that they do not foresee, is when they hijack a plane in France. They make it look like a random act of violence, but there are a couple members of the space team on board. Along with The Black Samuria and his girlfriend. They put two bullets in her back and leave him alive. He hunts them down with no mercy.
Next to last book in this great series does not disappoint. With all the things you'd expect now. The high action. The vicious criminals. And yes, the excessive racial slurs. Marc Olden always left me wanting more.
Next to last book in this great series does not disappoint. With all the things you'd expect now. The high action. The vicious criminals. And yes, the excessive racial slurs. Marc Olden always left me wanting more.
January 10, 2016
Written in the 70's, yet still topical today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
June 30, 2018
This was very enjoyable.
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