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Syndication Rites (Destroyer Series #122)

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The Mafia is getting involved in the stock market. Now the ordinary man in the street can buy shares in "Raffair", a front for the syndicate. The outgoing president (Clinton) has been getting information on the Mafia's new plans from a brainy CIA agent named Mark Howard, who has the ability to draw inspired conclusions and see connections in disparate events. Howard is also becoming aware of some kind of secret agency, namely, CURE. CURE's aging head, Harold Smith, is also aware of Howard and is keeping tabs on his research. Is Howard being secretly groomed as Smith's successor?

Several Mafia characters from previous novels make an appearance in this book. One of them recognizes Remo during a plane trip, tracks him down, and takes revenge. This sends Remo and Chiun on a full-scale rampage against the mysterious Raffair. What exactly are the Mafia's plans for Raffair? Who is truely behind it? And WHO are the mysterious assasins attacking Remo at every turn? Are they agents of Raffair or some other group?

This novel takes place during the last week of Clinton's term. It was wild reading it in close to "real time". The author has a field day tearing Bill and Hillary to shreads. For instance: Hillary has trained the first Cat and first Dog to attack Bill whenever they see him. If you love Clinton and have no sense of humor you are going to HATE this book!

All in all, a very enjoyable read. The banter between the Master of Sinanju and the pale piece of pig's ear (Remo) is wonderful. Especially when Chiun discovers the joys of country music. Four out of Five stars.

Great story and it looks like a new beginning for CURE. The aging Emperor Smith has been given an assistant who has some powers of his own. The author is really setting things up for the future of the Destroyer. The plot is a good one with Remo and Chiun being followed and attacked all around the country.

Destroyer fans will love some of the exciting new developments in this latest Destroyer book - I know I did.

Will poor ancient Dr. Smith finally be able to retire? And if so will he be going to his final reward or will he be off to Florida with his lovely bride to sip cocktails and complain about Marx Brothers movies? I think not! But still a certain CIA analyst looks set to take over CURE if President Clinton's final scheme works out.