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Killmaster #61
Jewel of Doom
Who would have suspected the Soviets of anything unusual? They were taking a priceless ruby around the world on tour, and they would naturally want to protect it with the most sophisticated electronic defence system in existence.
But AXE intelligence knew better. On its trip home, the jewel contained a tiny addition - a microdot bearing a U.S. military secret so potent it would jeopardise the safety of the world once it was safely inside the Kremlin.
Nick Carter's job was to make sure the ruby never got to Russia. How he did it was entirely up to him - so long as it was done quietly, efficiently, and immediately! If the mission was complicated somewhat by a lovely accomplice on Nick's side. and a determined assassin on his trail - well, those were the risks of his job.
But AXE intelligence knew better. On its trip home, the jewel contained a tiny addition - a microdot bearing a U.S. military secret so potent it would jeopardise the safety of the world once it was safely inside the Kremlin.
Nick Carter's job was to make sure the ruby never got to Russia. How he did it was entirely up to him - so long as it was done quietly, efficiently, and immediately! If the mission was complicated somewhat by a lovely accomplice on Nick's side. and a determined assassin on his trail - well, those were the risks of his job.
156 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1970
About the author
Nick Carter
1,081 books48 followersNick Carter is a house pseudonym used by Award, Ace, and later Jove, publishing for the series Nick Carter who later graduated to a special agent for the Killmaster novels, a series of 261+ spy adventures published from 1964 until late 1990s.
A great number of writers have written under the pen-name over the years, beginning in September 1886 when Nick Carter first appeared in the 'New York Weekly' in a 13-week serial, entitled 'The Old Detective's Pupil; or, The Mysterious Crime of Madison Square'.
The Nick Carter character was originally conceived by Ormond G. Smith, the son of one of the founders of Street & Smith, and realized by John R. Coryell.
A great number of writers have written under the pen-name over the years, beginning in September 1886 when Nick Carter first appeared in the 'New York Weekly' in a 13-week serial, entitled 'The Old Detective's Pupil; or, The Mysterious Crime of Madison Square'.
The Nick Carter character was originally conceived by Ormond G. Smith, the son of one of the founders of Street & Smith, and realized by John R. Coryell.
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January 16, 2022
Nick Carter, a private eye type character, first appeared in 'New York Weekly' in September 1886 and he continued on and off through the 1920s and 1930s until in the 1960s he was revived following the success of James Bond. He was then a secret agent who was also known as Killmaster and he was so successful that around 260 adventures appeared up to the 1990s. No definite writer has been identified with the various volumes although there is a list of authors who have contributed to the series without being identified with any particular volumes.
In 'Jewel of Doom', Carter is instructed to capture a vital government secret that is being ingeniously smuggled across Europe so as to end up in Soviet hands. In a gripping and fast-moving adventure, Carter, with the help and in a loving relationship with a sexy lady named Marlene, moves from Nice, where he is involved with another attractive lady, to Paris to Tours in his endeavour to snatch the secret from its special hiding place.
Of course, he becomes the target for liquidation when the other side find out about his mission and the assignment becomes lethal with the resultant suspense and excitement, as he and his beautiful assistant try to outwit the enemy and recover the secrets before they arrive in Russia.
A good quality, not too strenuous pulp fiction read with a little love interest thrown in for good measure.
In 'Jewel of Doom', Carter is instructed to capture a vital government secret that is being ingeniously smuggled across Europe so as to end up in Soviet hands. In a gripping and fast-moving adventure, Carter, with the help and in a loving relationship with a sexy lady named Marlene, moves from Nice, where he is involved with another attractive lady, to Paris to Tours in his endeavour to snatch the secret from its special hiding place.
Of course, he becomes the target for liquidation when the other side find out about his mission and the assignment becomes lethal with the resultant suspense and excitement, as he and his beautiful assistant try to outwit the enemy and recover the secrets before they arrive in Russia.
A good quality, not too strenuous pulp fiction read with a little love interest thrown in for good measure.
June 8, 2018
Read in the 80s
September 16, 2020
Based on the entries read, this series wasn't consistently entertaining until the late 70s/early 80s.
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September 11, 2025bit better then the other two that I've read...but only read them if your brain needs no work :-)
December 15, 2015
Written by George Snyder in 1970 under the alias of Nick Carter, this short novel tells another story of the Cold War conquests of AXE agent Nick Carter who spends just as much time in bed with beautiful ladies as chasing, fighting, and killing Soviet spies! Curiosity got the best of me in this case, and I just wanted to remind myself of the type of books I used to feverishly read in high school! No more! I am glad those days are over!
Anyway, this story is probably better suited for an under 30 male audience that somehow has traveled back in time to the 70s and still has certain views that are now considered totally inappropriate. Save yourself a few hours and do not read it even if you find it in the recycling basket of your building as I did!
Anyway, this story is probably better suited for an under 30 male audience that somehow has traveled back in time to the 70s and still has certain views that are now considered totally inappropriate. Save yourself a few hours and do not read it even if you find it in the recycling basket of your building as I did!
February 26, 2016
A nice rewrite of an old Pulp character. Recast more in the James Bond spy mode. Good quick men's adventure read. If you are looking for some fast paced action and adventure then this is a recommended read.
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