Trigger Point

Well quite frankly I found the plot so ridiculous it is laughable. This has supposedly gone on for 50 years or so with The Order of Thule infiltrating the American political system with members that they are now in a position to take over the control of America with an organisation called FEMA. Mind controlled youths blow away a few selected people. Mack takes out nuclear powered helicopters. When Mack wishes to get the wreckage of these to be examined he is over ruled by the FEMA agent. The president in fact verbally by phone orders Mack to step down. huh? Isn't Mack a free agent he can do what he wants with his "arms-length" relationship with the Government? Why did the president do this? Well in his office another FEMA agent has informed the President that if he doesn't pull Mack off "We will send some jocks around to your daughters room at the campus to have some fun and take some video shots. yep right ?? The book jumps all over the place and I found it extremely hard to read. I did enjoy the action scenes very much though some of the descriptions were excellent. This was an okay sort of read for me, maybe I will get into the story better in the next two titles of the trilogy.

Wow! I've been reading Bolan for close to 20 years now. I've enjoyed many them, tolerated others. In the hundreds of books I have read, there have only been a handful of books I just couldn't put down. Fire in the Sky, The Trial, Moscow Massacre, Devil’s Guard to name a few. Now I can add this title to that list. This book was incredible. I can’t wait to read the other two. The only complaint I had is, I thought the Senator fighting with them was a little cheesy. Other than that, it was nearly perfect.

This is an awesome Bolan book. The author's writing is top-notch quality in every area. The character of Mack Bolan is written very well. Every page of this thriller oozes with plot. The reader's attention is captured at the start and is drawn more and more into the story as the pages go by. I liked the way the author has a well thought out backstory to the conspiracy taking place in the government. The FEMA organization seemed to have a likely position to accomplish their evil goals, making an element of tension to the story gripping and fascinating. Great action scenes that have major consequences to the storyline. The dialogue throughout the book was excellent. I liked the shifting between various points of view, especialy with the Gaines and Gump characters. I'm anxious to read on in Montgomery's next book, there are many loose ends to this story, which has so much going on, it is only the start of a trilogy. One of the most entertaining Bolan books out there.

Awesome story,kind of scary in fact,makes ya wonder if things could actually get to that point in this country. Great start to the COMCON series.

I thought I reviewed this book already. In any event, very excellent book. Very scary stuff. COMCON sex slaves. FEMA. There's really nothing more that I can say that hasn't been said by others. This book and Splatterpunk are the ones I always talk about to other people. In fact, I just told one of my co-workers, just now, about the COMCON series. I told him that I would buy the books for him, that's how much I want him to read it.

I wa just glad to see Bolan Bring the BIG BAD AUTO MAG BACK IN TO PLAY IF ONLY FOR A WHILE. The Desert Eagle is great too but it has no real persona. Good book overall.

Perhaps the single worst Executioner book that I've seen. Montgomery's prose is stilted, to say the least--he seems to be trying for that old-time, clean Pendleton style, but it comes off as simply clumsy. The characterization is equally disappointing--Bolan here is not a person, merely a two-dimensional caricature of a soldier. Finally--the sour icing on this rancid cake--the book is overtly political, an apparent excuse for Montgomery to espouse his own paranoia about everything from Democrats to the anti-smoking lobby. (If I'm wrong with that last sentence--if Montgomery is not, in fact, plastering the book with his own politics--then hats off to the man, because he must be a hell of a writer to seem so convincing.)

Picked this up in the bookstore here in San Diego while vacationing and finished in less than a day! This is definitely different from the other Bolan books out there, like it or not. I thought it was much more raw, had much more politics than other Bolan books, had Bolan portrayed more realistically than most Bolan books (with all the backup he calls in, and he even gets shot!): so it all depends whether you like Bolan books being portrayed like this. Personally I do. It was not the most action-packed book I ever read, was a bit too much politics for my taste, but it was a very entertaining book that kept me turning the pages right up to the explosive ending. In my opinion, that makes a 10-star book. Great job Gerald. I will be actively looking for the next 2 in the stores.

This book rocked from beginning to end. loved the part with the Rangers. am looking forward to the other comcon books. plus it kind of reminded me of the lone wolf years.

Outstanding book from a first time author. About time that Gold Eagle let someone develop a story line like ComCon. It was refreshing to see this characterization of Mack, much less PC than some other books. I can't wait to continue this trilogy. A few parts of this book did feel disjointed but Montgomery got them back on track quicly. I agree with the others, Lyons should have been there and not McCarter.

Started out with a spectacular action scene in the desert, with Bolan going up against helicopters and Nazis. Settled down a bit after that. Ended up being a satisfying first book in the COMCON series.

This book was awsome. I am glad Mack Bolan kicked those Nazis. I hate Nazis.

The way I review a book is quite simple, the book automatically gets five stars, and then during reading I mentally add or deduct stars depending on what I feel about the story at that moment. I did feel that the book was in some places disjointed, but being forewarned that the book was originally longer did help. The fact that we learn that Newport knows that it is Bolan out there, just seems to appear with a short explaination, and also, where did Bolan find all those Rangers without giving the game away to ComCon? On the good side, Gerald Montgomery does bring a lot of past to Bolan, with mentions of previous missions and the return of familiar weapons. At last, an author who will not gloss over the fact that Bolan and crew do indeed have a past. Like Douglas, I felt that Carl Lyons should have been there in place of McCarter. The old G H Frost Able Team novels where the Team used to clash constantly with the CIA and a mysterious backing orgainzation would have fitted in perfectly. On the down side, I never like it when an author plugs his own politics in a book. I visited Gerald Montgomery's site before I read the book, so the personal politics angle stuck out like a sore thumb, at least to me. Several stars lost for that. However, on the whole this is an excellent first entry and I would like Gerald Montgomery to write a good old fashioned hit against the Mafia story. I look forward to reading the rest of the Comcon series.

I was going to give this book a 9 just for the fact that Bolan and his Stony Pals had a load of help kicking Tranquility Base off the face of the planet, but then realized that the assault was a pretty good one. And personally, I'd have been happier with Lyons instead of McCarter and have it all Able backing the big guy ('splained a LOT of early Able Team fiascos). That, and we also had Gadgets' line about Bolan's Christmas present. Everything else was classic hellblitzing Executioner in a new Millenium's technology. Looks like COMCON picked the wrong nation to try and dominate.

A very good inaugural novel by Gerald Montgomery, continuing and expanding on the material presented in Executioner 240, "The Devil's Guard"; i.e., the Order of Thule. Whereas as that novel dealt with the involvment of Nazis in the unified German government, Trigger Point goes a step further and posits their 50 year clandestine influence in the American government. This is a courageous move, and I applaud both the writer and Gold Eagle for stepping away from the "Allah Akabar" screaming terrorists, smirking drug-dealers and other straw man adversaries. The feel of patriotism in this book was genuine, not a contrivance for the sake of the Bolan formula. I actually got a real sense of satisfaction out of the Ranger and Stony Man assault on the ComCon installation, particularly since the villains were completely secure in their belief they were untouchable and above the law. Another refreshing element about Trigger Point was its non-partisan view of American politics. Too often in the past, the rather self-righteous implication has been that only conservatives care about this country. Mr. Montogomery sets this attitude on its ear, and I would hope, boot it out of the Bolan universe forever. Although Trigger Point is a fast-moving action tale, told very cinemagraphically, it has its moments of humor (Homer Gump--D'oh!) as well as a very ominous thread of warning running through it. Whether groups like ComCon or the Thule Society really exists, FEMA with its totalatarian powers and veiws certainly does...and when and if they snatch the reins the power, they won't give a damn about what political party you belong to. We'll all be the same to them...slaves to be controlled or rebels marked to be eliminated. Once again, Trigger Point is a very impressive debut and I hope a sign of things to come in the Mack Bolan publishing program. I hope the series doesn't return to the hackneyed formula of terrorists, drug-dealers and clueless mobsters...storylines that were cliched 15 years ago. This book is an example of what the Bolan series should be in the 21st century.

This book introduces a new and very believable enemy for Mack and the Stony Man commandoes. With the reemergence of NAZI and psuedo-nazi groups around the world, the specter of National Socialism is of major concern to everyone. Here the author cements a number of conspiracy theories into one plausible possibility, giving a very real "homefront enemy" for Mack to combat. The blending of advanced technology, psychological programming, and ancient arcana is enough to make anyone shiver. This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys the action-adventure genre.

Wow! Fantastic book, I loved it right from the opening seen to the end. What made this book really great though can be summed up in 5 words...the return of Mack's AutoMag! My heart stopped when I read that. Great book.

This book rocked, I finished it in one day. Wow!!! what possiblities here with this storyline. Top notch story and action from beginning to end. It will be interesting to see how a non-COMCON Bolan book by this author reads as well.

This book was alot better than I thought it would be. A fresh approach to the series by a new writer. There was a real patriotic message about watching ones government. I live in New Mexico, and Midland and Odessa are about two hours away. Roswell has a Holiday Inn Express, right on the main road. This added alot to the book for me. I'm looking forward to the other COMCON novels. I was really impressed with this one.

I can't believe it!!! another story where Bolan goes through the whole book kicking butt just to have the bad guy get away at the end! whats up with that??? I couldn't put the book down, great read, very disappointing end.

Great book ,needs to be available sooner in stores.

An ok book. Way too short. Shoulve been a lot longer.

This book rocks. This is the way Bolan should be -- no holds barred, all-out war on the savages, with plenty of strong, dead-on characterization and clear imagery that puts you right in the action. A great entry from a new writer and fan of the series. I look forward to the next book in the COMCON Wars!

This book is truly readable. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and thought it ended too soon. It was fast moving, with a lot happening simultaneously, but clear. This writers style enable me to see the book unfold like a movie.