The Predator Hunters And Hunted 61

"Taking aim at the air just above Tanaka's head, he fired three rounds and was rewarded by a shower of sparks and a loud pinging noise. Tanaka fell to the ground and splashed into a mud puddle, his body twitching, his face a mask of pain."pg.239 chpt.24

"From behind where Tanaka had been, the air warped and shimmered as lines of electrical discharge surged over the shape of the Predator. It couldn't be seen clearly, but it could be seen. Its war mask came into view, and La Valle thought he saw the fresh dent he'd managed to place over
the left eye, and a matching dent across the forehead."pg.240 chpt.24

"He lifted his pistol and fired point blank at the Predator's head. Instead the bullet found that damnable war mask again, though the impact sent the alien reeling back. Armor or no armor, the .45 caliber bullet carried a heavy impact. The thing let out another noise and staggered, catching itself before it could fall. Another deep wound scarred the metal surface of the mask. Ezquerra took advantage of the moment and fired twice more, both bullets striking the mask again, and one of them, by design or happy accident, shattered the lens over the creature's right eye."pg.244 chpt.24