Customer Reviews

Payback (Code Name)

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I just read "Code Name: Payback." It is a good read if you enjoy Mr. Johnstone's Ashes series and his other more recent works. The characters are likeable in the sense that you know who the good guys are even if you don't always hold the same opinions they do. They are multi-dimensional as well. Lots of room for plots and sub-plots with this new series. It will be very interesting to see if this bunch of Mr. Johnstone's characters are as long-lived (in publishable terms) as those of the Ashes series, and if they "grow" as the series progresses. Definitely a book for the "conservative-minded." You can almost see a sign post reading "NO LIBERALS ALLOWED."

Loved it....after reading 29 of the Ashes series I was hoping it would be a bit different but along the same lines. I see another great series starting. I hope you all enjoy it as well

If you expect this to be another Ashes Series, the you will be dissapointed. Although the same ideas (thoughts) are there, it is not written in the same manor. However, if you enjoy William Johnstone's writing, then you will like this new series. It is going to be an interesting series to follow.

I'm happy with a new series by Johnstone. The plot was somewhat realistic, given this book was written well before the 9/11 event. Terrorists plot to kill the President, and many Americans in NYC, for the PLF (People's Liberation Front)'s cause. The new hero is John Barrone, along with other ex-Federal, State agents. They train together in West Texas and track the PLF from L.A., across country to NYC. They also must keep quiet about who they are to the FBI, CIA...etc. Lots of action, but little character development give this novel 3 stars. However, am impressed that Bill does not preach his philosophy every other chapter as in the Ashes series, and some of his more recent books like Breakdown. Although, I agree with most of that philosophy, we just want a good story. Looking forward to reading the next book.

Code Name: Payback is an exciting new action series that will keep you glued to the pages all the way to the end. I'm very excited about this new series of books. A must for you action junkies out there.

This is the first of Johnstones books that I have read. The book kept me going from first to last. I will now have to try reading his Mountain Man series. My library has over 1000 books in it. (Yes, purists they are mostly paperback.)I am looking forward to the follow up to this series.

As usual Johnstone comes through. Good new series(I hope). Don't miss it.

A decent battle between a thrown together crew of former Law enforcement vs. a dangerous terrorist organization..The upside is a good story, the down is they (the good guys) seem to revolve around when they either get coffee or eat..

After reading and enjoying dozens of Johnstone's novels, this is the worst he has written. His horror and westerns are his finest and his action/adventure is second. He needs to focus more on character development and more realistic scenarios. Does the FBI and CIA really act like a bunch of amateurs? Where are their high-tech devices?

being a fan of his other books,i can't begin to tell you how disappointed i was in this book.boring,slow and better than a sleeping pill.