The New Destroyer: Killer Ratings (Destroyer #149) [Mass Market Paperback]

Warren Murphy (Author), James Mullaney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2008

Don't Touch That Dial!

In the cutthroat world of evening news, where "if it bleeds it leads" is the industry’s lifeblood, the dead-last BCN network is hemorrhaging viewers.  On the chopping block is million-dollar anchor Kitty Coughlin, who is one ratings point away from early termination.  But when a group of armed men hijack her plane and stage a spectacular near-miss of one of America's most famous landmarks, Kitty's eyewitness account helps BCN achieve a remarkable ratings rally.

Kitty is riding high...until the ratings bubble bursts and her career goes back on life support.  Then the next catastrophe strikes. 

Wherever Kitty Coughlin goes, disaster -- and ratings gold -- follows.  Is Kitty's uncanny ability to be at the center of the news storm sheer dumb luck or very bad news? 

Harold W. Smith of the supersecret agency CURE knows a thing or two about disaster management.  He sends in Remo Williams and the remarkable Chiun to tune in, turn off, and pull the plug on whoever is putting Americans at risk.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fantastic reemergence of a classic character.  Remo and Chiun are back (and) they could not be in better hands."--Bruce Grossman, bookgasm.com on Guardian Angel

"(Remo's) talents and stunts are nothing short of spectacular, hearkening back to pulp heroes like Doc Savage and the Shadow. The mayhem that surrounds (him) is both chaotic and hilarious."--R.J Carter, TheTrades.com on Guardian Angel

 

"(Murphy and Mullaney) have brought back the fun and satirical wit that made the (Destroyer series) so much fun to read."--Midwest Book Review on Guardian Angel

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Warren Murphy's books and stories have sold fifty million copies worldwide and won a dozen national awards.

 

James Mullaney has worked for Marvel Comics and has ghostwritten books that have sold over a million copies.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; 1 edition (July 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765360217
• ISBN-13: 978-0765360212
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remo and Chiun as they were meant to be!, August 2, 2008

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Richard C. Drew "Anaal Nathra/Uthe vas Bethod... (Oak Lawn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Destroyer: Killer Ratings (Destroyer #149) (Mass Market Paperback)

It's not that often that I come across a book that truly "gels" - this is one of those rarities. Any Destroyer fan knows this series has suffered several setbacks over the past few years. Even with Tor's miserable lack of promotion for the series, it's still flying off the shelves - and from Amazon. Just shows what good writing and a dedicated fan base can do!

Killer Ratings is by far one of the best Destroyer paperbacks in a long time, and the best to date in "The New Destroyer" rebirth. This time Warren Murphy and Jim Mullaney rip the news biz a new one. It's not a new target for them, but this time they target it with sniper precision! Baba Walters, Rosie, katie couric - the list goes on. Few in the industry are safe from the biting satire. This is Destroyer humor at its best. Literally laugh out loud. Killer Ratings also gives us everything we need - and demand - in Destroyer action. Remo and Chiun are at the top of their game, handing out Sinanju flavored justice with abandon. We're even treated to the long-time "it's your turn to get rid of the bodies" argument. Dedicated fans will soon realize that the authors truly know and love these characters - after all, Warren Murphy was their co-creator, and Jim Mullaney honed them. The relationship between Chiun and Remo, their history, Chiuns idiosyncrasies, Remos whiteness. Airplane wings. Mr. Smith, the Lemony. Telephones. M&M handle them with expertise.

New readers will wonder why they waited so long to read a Destroyer book, and will find themselves hooked on the series.

There's a reason why there are millions upon millions of Destroyers in print - Probably enough to build a bridge from Rye, NY to the Garden Spot of Korea (north or South), Sinanju.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Killer Ratings" has a killer impact, August 1, 2008

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J. Buckley "el abagado del infierno" (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Destroyer: Killer Ratings (Destroyer #149) (Mass Market Paperback)

We're just four books into Remo Williams' latest publishing incarnation, and already writers Warren Murphy and James Mullaney are demonstrating that they intend to not only meet the high standards set by Remo's earlier adventures, but also to surpass those standards. All the trademark Destroyer reference points are here - witty satire, great action sequences, and the always entertaining interaction between Remo and Master Chiun. In this book, the target of Remo's attention (and of the writers' keen eyes for satire) is a little less important than the radical Islamists and illegal immigrants of earlier books, but is no less entertaining, as the Destroyer is drawn into a plot surrounding a certain highly paid (and ratings-challenged) television anchor who suddenly begins finding herself in the midst of all sorts of profile-boosting crises. I won't give away too much, but let's just say that the fine folks who staged truck explosions and crowed about faked documents relating to a certain president's military service will find themselves a bit uncomfortable. This is the fourth straight winner from the Murphy/Mullaney team, and I, for one, look forward to many, many more in the future. The Destroyer is back, and he's clearly in the right hands.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just hype - buy it and tune in..., August 6, 2008

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John E. Bailor "author: Death Dealt the Hand" (Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews
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One of the best Destroyer stories in quite some time. Stop reading the reviews and order your copy now! This may be the last new Destroyer novel for awhile, so don't miss it.