Stony Man · #37

Triple Strike

by Michael Kasner · November 1998

7.0 / 10 average from 3 rated reviews

The President and Stony Man go out on a limb after a routine rescue mission of a kidnapped U.S. adviser in Muslim Bosnia uncovers a hornets' nest of terrorism. Iranian forces have joined with their Muslim brothers to eradicate their enemies in an ethnic cleansing of grim proportions - they've got the weapons of destruction and a countdown to doom.

Reviews (3)

ice_cracked 8/10 September 2, 2008

Very good read here which will entertain you. Set in war torn Bosnia where Serbs, Croats and muslims are slaughtering each other in the thousands an important US negotiator is taken hostage and bugger when a stealth jet is cruising miles up looking for a tracker for him an accident results in the pilot also being taken captive. Phoenix Force and Mack then promptly HALO in and rescue them and it's all over folks but hang on we have read barely 50 pages. The plot just keeps expanding throughout this title where you think okay well they have that nailed down but no off it goes again where something has happened. Excellent storyline featuring ALL of the staff of Stony Man and each and every member is given his time during the ongoing. Lots of good natured humerous banter between both of the Teams. I'd agree with the previous reviews that Mack could probably have been left out of this title as he has very little imput as it is spread across all of the Teams. After so many titles this author has the characters absolutely down pat and it shows in the way you will slide through the pages when reading this as you will never have to do the dredded and flick back a few pages to refresh your memory on who/what/where. Yep loved it HIGHLY recommended reading here.

Gunslinger 6/10 July 23, 2005

A very well written and exciting book by Kasner. The double-barreled action between Phoenix and Able was crisp. Able being overseas was a plus, and Phoenix's trek across Bosnia was tense. Although, I figured Bolan could have been left out of this one, he had such little to do or say. Having Katz trying to keep a leash on Lyons and Co. was entertaining. Overall, one of Kasner's better books. I also cringed at Able and Katz using their names so freely.

Glenn 7/10 May 27, 2000

An good story, however I found it very similar to SM18:Stinger in it's plot. Most of the action focuses on Manning and Hawkins so Bolan has very little to do or say. It was nice to see Able Team overseas again. Overall I would have to say that this was an average outing. I did find it strange that Katz and Able Team introduced themselves to Hammer (the downed pilot) with their real names.