Sudden Threat
Sudden Threat is the first book of the Threat Series written by A.J. Tata.
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| Author | A.J. Tata |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Book 1 of Threat Series |
| Genre | War, Action |
| Published | 2009 (Variance) |
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| Pages | 550 pages |
| ISBN | 978-1935142089 |
| Followed by | Rogue Threat |
Plot
Along with the U.S. Armed Forces, CIA paramilitary operative Matt Garrett faces growing Islamic extremism, the reemergence of the Empire of the Sun in the Global War on Terror, and a secret group of "defense politicos" in Washington D.C.
Development History
Tata dedicated this book to three of his fallen comrades. He had served with them during his time in the United States Army. Two of the soldiers were killed in Iraq. The other was killed in Afghanistan.[1]
Reception
Sudden Threat has gotten mostly negative reviews. W.H. McDonald Jr., founder of Military Writers Society of America, wrote, "There is an insultingly little amount of action, suspense, intrigue, or even politics for anyone to remotely define it as a 'novel!'" It has been described as "slow-paced" and "poorly-crafted." NY Times bestselling author Brad Thor called Tata, "The new M. Night Shyamalan," and criticized him for his "mediocre" novel.[2]
In 2009, Tata donated all the royalties from his book to the United Services Organization Hospital Services Fund. In all $15,000 was raised and went toward helping wounded soldiers and their families.[2]
References
- Turque, Bill (15 February 2010). "Retire Army Officer's New Mission:D.C. Public Schools". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- "Army Brigadier General gives all book royalties to the USO Fund for Wounded Warriors". The Mississippi Link. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2015.