Ken Jackson - "Director's Choice"
The title that I am most familiar with is the Destroyer series. At the core of these books is the amusingly dysfunctional father/son, mentor/pupil relationship between Chuin, the 100 year old Master of the ancient art of Sinanju, and his pupil Remo Williams, also known as the Destroyer. My favorite Destroyer titles are the ones where these two guys get on each others nerves a lot.
The Destroyer 106 - Whitewater
"Chuin and Remo’s relationship is a key player in the unfolding events. The book features a humourous Clinton-esque President, and our neighbors to the north, Canada. The book’s villains include a Hindu Goddess and an ambitious dominatrix, so be forewarned, there is a memorable scene of sado-masochism in this book."
"Chuin and Remo’s relationship is a key player in the unfolding events. The book features a humourous Clinton-esque President, and our neighbors to the north, Canada. The book’s villains include a Hindu Goddess and an ambitious dominatrix, so be forewarned, there is a memorable scene of sado-masochism in this book."
The Destroyer 100 - Last Rites
"I am picking a Destroyer title that Nan Savard directed, because it is an interesting blend of pathos and comedy, and I really learned a lot about Remo and Chuin. There is a huge reveal about Remo’s mysterious past in this one. Remo also embarks on a modern day version of the Labors of Hercules that is a lot of fun."
"I am picking a Destroyer title that Nan Savard directed, because it is an interesting blend of pathos and comedy, and I really learned a lot about Remo and Chuin. There is a huge reveal about Remo’s mysterious past in this one. Remo also embarks on a modern day version of the Labors of Hercules that is a lot of fun."
The Executioner 320 - Exit Code
"If you are a fan of the Sopranos, you might like an Executioner title which I narrated but which was directed by Bob Supan. It’s a companion piece to Executioner #319, Point of Entry, (which ironically I did direct), but I think the book stands alone just fine. Mack Bolan goes undercover with the mafia in this one, and I loved hearing Bolan as a Guido. Not only does Bolan wreck the mafia, he also terrorizes terrorists. Two baddies for the price of one, what’s not to like?"
"If you are a fan of the Sopranos, you might like an Executioner title which I narrated but which was directed by Bob Supan. It’s a companion piece to Executioner #319, Point of Entry, (which ironically I did direct), but I think the book stands alone just fine. Mack Bolan goes undercover with the mafia in this one, and I loved hearing Bolan as a Guido. Not only does Bolan wreck the mafia, he also terrorizes terrorists. Two baddies for the price of one, what’s not to like?"
The Destroyer 107 - Feast or Famine
"Last and not least, I chose another Destroyer title, which I did direct. Strangely sentient “killer bees” figure prominently in this book. Or do they? Master Chuin insists they are “Not-Bees”; and while occasionally mistaken, Master Chuin is never wrong. (Ask Chuin if you don’t believe me.) The story spoofs the media and extremists—in the form of the “Iowa Disorganized Subterranean Milita”—and where else outside of a Warner Bros. cartoon will you find a villainous talking bee? ‘Nuff said. (I was tempted to say “BEE-lieve it or not. Damn! I said it anyway…:^)"
"Last and not least, I chose another Destroyer title, which I did direct. Strangely sentient “killer bees” figure prominently in this book. Or do they? Master Chuin insists they are “Not-Bees”; and while occasionally mistaken, Master Chuin is never wrong. (Ask Chuin if you don’t believe me.) The story spoofs the media and extremists—in the form of the “Iowa Disorganized Subterranean Milita”—and where else outside of a Warner Bros. cartoon will you find a villainous talking bee? ‘Nuff said. (I was tempted to say “BEE-lieve it or not. Damn! I said it anyway…:^)"
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