David@S.A.Justice

Just finished reading Death Squad. What can I say? Well it was very short and really simple! As I first set out in reading it, I really struggled with it being overly simple. I guess I have gotten so used to a higher word count! However, as I continued to read on, I started to enjoy it more as the plot thickened. I really enjoyed seeing where Pol, Gadgets and Lyons came from as well and look forward to seeing them more in future early titles. Since living in the L.A. area for the last two years it was fun knowing where the locations were! There were three issues I struggled with the most that made me rate this at a seven. The book was so dated, being published in '69 it was difficult to place myself in the time-frame. Second, Bolan was smoking all the time it seemed. I'm sure this is just a run-over of the times. back in the sixties smoking was something that everyone did, but it was difficult seeing Bolan do this as it would have an effect on his warrior abilities. Lastly, was a lack of description on the weapons. Few were well described, most were just called "Chatter guns" or a "Chopper." I guess I really like the descriptions of the weapons used rather than a general term. Spoiler---- It was sad to see so many possibilities of future team like Phoenix or Able be devastated in the last attack! it also happened so fast, with a lack of description. It irritates me a bit that we follow the budding of these new characters, get a liking to them, and see them all, all except two, killed off! End Spoiler---- Overall, it did end up being a nice little read.

I Started reading Executioners and Super Bolans when I was a teenager almost 30 years ago! I kind of faded away in my mid twenties, but now I'm back! This was the first Executioner that I got back into and what a title! I really enjoyed this book! It instantly reminded me of those I had read in my teens and early twenties. I like the fast pace of Death Whisper. I love how we are forwarded into action right away and it never really lets up. however that is not to say that it is over-exhausting! I give it nine stars because it is such a good book, especially the end with Able and Phoenix teams as well as Jack in the Apache Gunship! However I deducted one star for the lack of explanation about Larquette's change up of wardrobe that all the Mexicans drooled over. but once they returned to the U.S. there was no mention of a change in wardrobe, but no one seemed to care. What's with that? I know it's minor, but it bugged me. All in all, it was an enjoyable and fun book to read! I would highly recommend it!