Blood Assassins

The Survivalist #24

by Jerry Ahern

IF CIVILIZATION WERE DESTROYED TODAY—WOULD JOHN THOMAS ROURKE BE ABLE TO SURVIVE…?

World War Ill has reduced the once-proud land of plenty to a battle-seared landscape of blasted rubble and toxic waste. A few tattered pockets of civilization struggle against the tyranny of the totalitarian armies crushing military occupation. Only one man dares to challenge the enemies of freedom. John Thomas ex-CIA Covert Operations Officer, weapons specialist and warrior—the ultimate Survivalist.

Ever on the alert, Rourke and his freedom commandos have set defensive positions around their island stronghold of democracy. However, after the devastating eruption of the island's long dormant volcano that left thousands dead and communications destroyed, the high-tech enemies of freedom move in. Twelve trained terrorist/assassins launch a bloody attack against Rourke's most trusted freedom fighters, weakening his already strained defenses. The moment ripe, the occupation forces attack by sea and air in a blitzkrieg of terrible destruction with chemical weapons. Rourke must spearhead the counterattack, aided by his super squadron of fighter jets in a lethal battle that will decide the final fate of America's future!

Genres: Post Apocalyptic

386 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Jerry Ahern (born Jerome Morrell Ahern) was a science fiction and action novel author best known for his post apocalyptic survivalist series The Survivalist. The books in this series are heavy with descriptions of the weapons the protagonists use to survive and prosecute a seemingly never-ending war amongst the remnants of the superpowers from pre-apocalypse times.

Ahern was also a firearms writer, who published numerous articles in magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Handguns and Gun World.

Jerry Ahern passed away on July 24, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer.

Ahern also released books under pseudonym Axel Kilgore.

Reviews

[Joseph B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood Assassins largely revolves around the fallout of Martin's death and maneuverings to get Zimmer to perform the operation to save Sarah's life. Additionally, the conflict between the Trans-Global Alliance and Nazis ramps up. There is a revelation in this novel that influences the final books Ahern will pen for this series, that being SPOILERS that Zimmer has perfected human cloning. It is something that will be brought up every book from here on out.

Blood Assassins does propel the narrative forward. Offering up a fresh sci-fi twist to turn the series on its head once more. The final 60 or so pages is fun; although the build-up to this is slow at times. 3 1/2 stars out of 5.

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite adventure series. Dr John Thomas Rourke leads his family and friends through a post apocalyptic world fighting ever step if the way. Fantastic characters and plots. Very detailed weapon descriptions. Excellent series. My highest recommendation