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Red Storm
Tsunamis have been destroying power plants along coastlines around the world, and a missing agent holds the key.
In the cold heart of Siberia lies the largest High Frequency weather controlling array in the world. Sofia Kuzma, a brilliant young scientist, has been recruited to work for its eccentric owner, Nikoli Petrovich.
Thinking that the technology she’s working on will bring life-giving rain to drought-stricken areas of the world, Sofia is horrified when she discovers what Nikoli’s true intentions are. With Nikoli’s henchmen closing in on her, she goes to the one place that might offer her The U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Special Agent Blake MacKay is sent to the safe house in Moscow to get the data from Sofia, find the missing agent, and stop Petrovich at all costs. After an attack on the safe house and a growing number of violent deaths, Blake starts to understand the danger he’s up against—and to plan his attack.
Together with Sofia, he uncovers a plot larger than either of them could imagine. With time working against him, Blake battles the frigid cold of Siberia and the will of a madman to avert a crisis that will cause the deaths of thousands of Americans and bring the country to the brink of financial ruin.
In the cold heart of Siberia lies the largest High Frequency weather controlling array in the world. Sofia Kuzma, a brilliant young scientist, has been recruited to work for its eccentric owner, Nikoli Petrovich.
Thinking that the technology she’s working on will bring life-giving rain to drought-stricken areas of the world, Sofia is horrified when she discovers what Nikoli’s true intentions are. With Nikoli’s henchmen closing in on her, she goes to the one place that might offer her The U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Special Agent Blake MacKay is sent to the safe house in Moscow to get the data from Sofia, find the missing agent, and stop Petrovich at all costs. After an attack on the safe house and a growing number of violent deaths, Blake starts to understand the danger he’s up against—and to plan his attack.
Together with Sofia, he uncovers a plot larger than either of them could imagine. With time working against him, Blake battles the frigid cold of Siberia and the will of a madman to avert a crisis that will cause the deaths of thousands of Americans and bring the country to the brink of financial ruin.
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First published January 18, 2015
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Thom Tate
9 books5 followersThom Tate writes spy thrillers that hit with the force of blockbuster action films—fast‑paced, immersive, and charged with high‑stakes tension. His stories drop readers straight into covert missions, shadow operations, and global conspiracies where every choice matters and danger is always one breath away.
His expanding catalog includes the gripping novella Intercept and full‑length thrillers such as The Auroral Contingency, Spear Garden, and Beyond All Measure. Across every title, Thom has carved out a signature space in the genre by doing what he does best: putting readers in the boots of operatives who work in the shadows and fight for survival on the world’s most volatile frontlines.
Cinematic, visceral, and character‑driven, his writing has earned praise for making readers feel as if they’re not just observing the mission—they’re part of it. His Covert World series, originally launched with Czechmate, Meltdown, and The 4th Strike, is currently being reimagined and united into a high‑octane prequel novel: Who Is Blake MacKay, releasing in early 2026.
Thom may not come from a military background, but his dedication to research, realism, and craft brings authenticity to every page. He writes with the precision of a tactician and the heart of a storyteller, delivering thrillers that resonate long after the final shot is fired.
Stay connected with Thom’s mission updates and upcoming releases— including Who Is Blake MacKay—at tatescovertworld (After the dot is the most COMmon one.) or on X at @Thom_Tate.
Step into the covert world and experience espionage like never before.
His expanding catalog includes the gripping novella Intercept and full‑length thrillers such as The Auroral Contingency, Spear Garden, and Beyond All Measure. Across every title, Thom has carved out a signature space in the genre by doing what he does best: putting readers in the boots of operatives who work in the shadows and fight for survival on the world’s most volatile frontlines.
Cinematic, visceral, and character‑driven, his writing has earned praise for making readers feel as if they’re not just observing the mission—they’re part of it. His Covert World series, originally launched with Czechmate, Meltdown, and The 4th Strike, is currently being reimagined and united into a high‑octane prequel novel: Who Is Blake MacKay, releasing in early 2026.
Thom may not come from a military background, but his dedication to research, realism, and craft brings authenticity to every page. He writes with the precision of a tactician and the heart of a storyteller, delivering thrillers that resonate long after the final shot is fired.
Stay connected with Thom’s mission updates and upcoming releases— including Who Is Blake MacKay—at tatescovertworld (After the dot is the most COMmon one.) or on X at @Thom_Tate.
Step into the covert world and experience espionage like never before.
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February 15, 2015
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Thom Tate brings his gun-slinging, special agent Blake MacKay back for another short story in “Red Storm.” Like many of his other writings, Tate uses traditional competitors of the United States to create a weave of plot and action. In this case, Tate returns to a Cold-War feel by evoking Russians who develop a weather device that they use to simulate natural disasters.
Russians aren’t the only nod Tate makes to a 1980’s feel. Aside from including some newer technology, much of “Red Storm” feels like it could have been an old Arnold Schwarzenegger film. The action is fast paced, relentless and often involves bad guys who couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. Guns never seem to run out of bullets except when there is a pause in the action to reload. There are so many Mercedes featured in this that is would have been product placement in a movie. The “Rambo” feel is broken up at times with some James Bond tech and – of course – time spent with the ladies.
Still, there is an excellent reason that this type of movie was so successful. The book is fast paced and a short read. At only fifty-nine pages, it would make an excellent choice if you have a plane to wait for or a really long line at the DMV. With a story this compact, the constant flow of action is really necessary to keep the story line moving from one point to the next. Even the many changes in point-of-view, which would be distracting and unpleasant in a full-length novel, do their part here to keep the reader’s heart rate up.
If I had one major complaint, it was the length of time it takes MacKay to appear in the story at all. When you have only fifty-nine pages to work with, fifteen pages seems a long time to go before introducing your main man. Still, when he finally walks onto the stage, it’s with all the cockiness and surety that any great action hero should have.
Still, I’d love to see this as a movie starring Tom Hardy and Jennifer Lawrence.
Thom Tate brings his gun-slinging, special agent Blake MacKay back for another short story in “Red Storm.” Like many of his other writings, Tate uses traditional competitors of the United States to create a weave of plot and action. In this case, Tate returns to a Cold-War feel by evoking Russians who develop a weather device that they use to simulate natural disasters.
Russians aren’t the only nod Tate makes to a 1980’s feel. Aside from including some newer technology, much of “Red Storm” feels like it could have been an old Arnold Schwarzenegger film. The action is fast paced, relentless and often involves bad guys who couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. Guns never seem to run out of bullets except when there is a pause in the action to reload. There are so many Mercedes featured in this that is would have been product placement in a movie. The “Rambo” feel is broken up at times with some James Bond tech and – of course – time spent with the ladies.
Still, there is an excellent reason that this type of movie was so successful. The book is fast paced and a short read. At only fifty-nine pages, it would make an excellent choice if you have a plane to wait for or a really long line at the DMV. With a story this compact, the constant flow of action is really necessary to keep the story line moving from one point to the next. Even the many changes in point-of-view, which would be distracting and unpleasant in a full-length novel, do their part here to keep the reader’s heart rate up.
If I had one major complaint, it was the length of time it takes MacKay to appear in the story at all. When you have only fifty-nine pages to work with, fifteen pages seems a long time to go before introducing your main man. Still, when he finally walks onto the stage, it’s with all the cockiness and surety that any great action hero should have.
Still, I’d love to see this as a movie starring Tom Hardy and Jennifer Lawrence.
April 18, 2015
WOW!! JUST WOW!!!
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This book is not in a genre I usually read....well it wasn't. Thom Tate has definitely made a fan. This story was fast paced, it never lagged. I was drawn in from the first few paragraphs.
The book starts with Lance Tucker and a high speed snowmobile chase. Sofia, a meteorologist, working at a research facility developing a program to help bring rain to drought ravaged lands. She is happy with her job...until she notices something off.
Blake Mackay, a member of the CIA, is put on the case to find out what Sofia knows, and to keep her safe.
What happens next is a fly by the seat of your pants, keep you on your toes AMAZING spy story. I found myself "watching" the story in my head, not only reading it. Thom's words painted the story, it was like watching a movie. Move over Jason Bourne, say "Hello" to Blake Mackay!!
Reviewed by Tammy
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This book is not in a genre I usually read....well it wasn't. Thom Tate has definitely made a fan. This story was fast paced, it never lagged. I was drawn in from the first few paragraphs.
The book starts with Lance Tucker and a high speed snowmobile chase. Sofia, a meteorologist, working at a research facility developing a program to help bring rain to drought ravaged lands. She is happy with her job...until she notices something off.
Blake Mackay, a member of the CIA, is put on the case to find out what Sofia knows, and to keep her safe.
What happens next is a fly by the seat of your pants, keep you on your toes AMAZING spy story. I found myself "watching" the story in my head, not only reading it. Thom's words painted the story, it was like watching a movie. Move over Jason Bourne, say "Hello" to Blake Mackay!!
Reviewed by Tammy
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