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Mortal Threat
Medical school student Amanda Garrett and American doctors working secretly in Africa have found a cure for the Ebola and Human Immunodeficiency Viruses.
Leaders of the Islamic State want the cure so they can show the world Islam is a benevolent religion that all Africans should follow.
The President of the United States believes an alleged 30,000-year-old Sub-Saharan religious text called The Book of Catalyst identifies him as being of divine origin.
As Amanda operates her portion of the clandestine CIA Project Nightingale in a Tanzanian orphanage, she is attacked and chased by brutal killers called The Leopard and The Cheetah. Amanda has 48 hours to escape across the Serengeti Plain before the remaining vials of the cure expire.
The Islamic State escalates attacks across the Middle East using freshly converted fighters from Africa. The American President, however, chooses not to deploy sufficient troops to save U.S. Special Forces, including Amanda's husband, assisting in the air war against ISIS.
As Amanda attempts to save the rapidly decomposing formula for the Ebola and HIV cures, she finds herself at the center of a clash between warring media titans, Jonathan Beckwith and Zhor al Rhazziq, who are following her every step toward the Olduvai Gorge, which some scientists claim to be the origin of human life.
Leaders of the Islamic State want the cure so they can show the world Islam is a benevolent religion that all Africans should follow.
The President of the United States believes an alleged 30,000-year-old Sub-Saharan religious text called The Book of Catalyst identifies him as being of divine origin.
As Amanda operates her portion of the clandestine CIA Project Nightingale in a Tanzanian orphanage, she is attacked and chased by brutal killers called The Leopard and The Cheetah. Amanda has 48 hours to escape across the Serengeti Plain before the remaining vials of the cure expire.
The Islamic State escalates attacks across the Middle East using freshly converted fighters from Africa. The American President, however, chooses not to deploy sufficient troops to save U.S. Special Forces, including Amanda's husband, assisting in the air war against ISIS.
As Amanda attempts to save the rapidly decomposing formula for the Ebola and HIV cures, she finds herself at the center of a clash between warring media titans, Jonathan Beckwith and Zhor al Rhazziq, who are following her every step toward the Olduvai Gorge, which some scientists claim to be the origin of human life.
338 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2015
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Anthony J. Tata
22 books345 followersTony is the bestselling author of 16 novels, including the Garrett Sinclair Series from St. Martin's Press, the Jake Mahegan series from Kensington Books, the Reaper Series from St. Martins Press, and the Threat Series from Variance Publishing. He recently signed a new contract with Kensington Books to write two Zara Sheridan air marshal thrillers. Publishers Weekly selected Besieged as a 2017 Best Book of the Year and Foreign and Domestic was a Barry Award Finalist in 2016.
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July 2, 2015
General A.J. Tata is a real military hero, a man who has actually been there and done that, and that's what really lends credence to a military thriller - when you know the person writing it has lived it. I love reading his stuff, and this book also had a somewhat supernatural aspect to it which intrigued me even more. The female protagonist was a nice touch, as well. Don't see too many of those in military thrillers, unless you read my stuff :) She's delivering a serum that could cure both AIDS and Ebola in one fell swoop, and of course every bad guy in the universe wants to get his hands on it. There's also The Book of Catalyst, a book that supposedly pre-dates the Bible and may be of divine origin, which indicates the POTUS himself in one of its "prophecies." Very interesting stuff and a fun read.
January 20, 2020
Mortal Threat is an action-packed thriller with a realistic plot about developing cures for Ebola and HIV that powerful people want to get their hands on. When Amanda Garrett’s supervisor is murdered, she and her two assistants are forced to leave their camp in Tanzania. Carrying small samples of the cure, they run for their lives.
For some readers, the credibility issue might be over the religious plotline that parallels Amanda’s story. A recently discovered 30,000 year old text is reported to be the original and more accurate version of Genesis. The content would alter history and throw Christian followers into a tailspin. Both storylines are interesting and could have been a complete book by themselves, although they do come together towards the end.
The story is told from at least four different viewpoints, plus two or three secondary characters. As you can imagine, there’s a lot going on here. Still, the book drags in a couple of spots, where the information could have been condensed. Technical aspects of American military weapons and procedures aren’t as riveting for me as they might be for other readers.
Amanda’s paratrooper husband Jake is mentioned at the beginning of the book and occasionally throughout the story. His role is so minor, though, that it seems superfluous by the end. Still, these are small quibbles in an otherwise entertaining read.
For some readers, the credibility issue might be over the religious plotline that parallels Amanda’s story. A recently discovered 30,000 year old text is reported to be the original and more accurate version of Genesis. The content would alter history and throw Christian followers into a tailspin. Both storylines are interesting and could have been a complete book by themselves, although they do come together towards the end.
The story is told from at least four different viewpoints, plus two or three secondary characters. As you can imagine, there’s a lot going on here. Still, the book drags in a couple of spots, where the information could have been condensed. Technical aspects of American military weapons and procedures aren’t as riveting for me as they might be for other readers.
Amanda’s paratrooper husband Jake is mentioned at the beginning of the book and occasionally throughout the story. His role is so minor, though, that it seems superfluous by the end. Still, these are small quibbles in an otherwise entertaining read.
April 17, 2015
Mortal Threat by A.J. Tata had me from the blurb, and the cover. I needed it and was hit between the eyes when I discovered it was book four in a series. Not nice, NetGalley, not to warn us! That said, they are forgiven, because with a little of my own imagination and a few carefully added sentences, I was in for the long haul, on board for the intrigue, the danger, the political machinations and the rapid-fire pace.
Medical school student Amanda Garrett along with some American doctors have found a cure for the Ebola and Human Immunodeficiency Viruses. But their secret lab in Africa has been compromised. Islamic leaders want the cure to show the world how amazing their religion is, that their beliefs are the true ones, the most powerful and kind. Meanwhile an ancient text convinces the US President he is more than a mere mortal man. Islamic attacks throughout the Middle East are growing and the US is doing little to save the operatives trapped in the region. Not enough action for you?
The lab is attacked, and Amanda is being chased by two villainous killers. She has escaped with the last of the serum, but its shelf-life is limited. Can she avoid capture and save this priceless medicine? The clock is ticking and lives are on the line, time for some clandestine operations headed by one ticked off father and a team of brave warriors. Will they arrive in time?
A.J. Tata can create edge of your seat atmosphere, while ramping up the action to breakneck speeds. Orchestrating simultaneous scenes and actions also seems to be a gift he holds. Want to feel like a part of the action, the tension and the chase? I’m thinking that would be best served by starting with the first book, because even starting the series mid-stream I was exhausted by the end!
I received this copy from Washburn Books in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Threat - Book 4
Publication Date: January 15, 2015
Publisher: Washburn Books
ISBN: 9781475605020
Genre: Adult Mystery | Thriller
Print Length: 362 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Medical school student Amanda Garrett along with some American doctors have found a cure for the Ebola and Human Immunodeficiency Viruses. But their secret lab in Africa has been compromised. Islamic leaders want the cure to show the world how amazing their religion is, that their beliefs are the true ones, the most powerful and kind. Meanwhile an ancient text convinces the US President he is more than a mere mortal man. Islamic attacks throughout the Middle East are growing and the US is doing little to save the operatives trapped in the region. Not enough action for you?
The lab is attacked, and Amanda is being chased by two villainous killers. She has escaped with the last of the serum, but its shelf-life is limited. Can she avoid capture and save this priceless medicine? The clock is ticking and lives are on the line, time for some clandestine operations headed by one ticked off father and a team of brave warriors. Will they arrive in time?
A.J. Tata can create edge of your seat atmosphere, while ramping up the action to breakneck speeds. Orchestrating simultaneous scenes and actions also seems to be a gift he holds. Want to feel like a part of the action, the tension and the chase? I’m thinking that would be best served by starting with the first book, because even starting the series mid-stream I was exhausted by the end!
I received this copy from Washburn Books in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Threat - Book 4
Publication Date: January 15, 2015
Publisher: Washburn Books
ISBN: 9781475605020
Genre: Adult Mystery | Thriller
Print Length: 362 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
February 7, 2015
Good sequel in the series with a great cliffhanger at the end.
The main character is a med school student still helping orphans in Africa, although she's older now and married. I'm glad her and her Dad have a good relationship now. With his military service and her medical training, plotlines (are) should be good. You be the judge. I enjoyed it.
The main character is a med school student still helping orphans in Africa, although she's older now and married. I'm glad her and her Dad have a good relationship now. With his military service and her medical training, plotlines (are) should be good. You be the judge. I enjoyed it.
January 11, 2018
Action Packed
I was excited about this book when I read the synopsis and it didn’t let me down. I wasn’t sure how hard it was going to be to jump in four books into a series but it wasn’t bad at all. I’m not even sure which characters would be reoccurring in the other books but I did really enjoy it.
The story revolves around a medical student who has stumbled upon what she thinks is a cure for Ebola and HIV. With help from two orphans-turned-helpers, she is able to help the villagers in rural Africa by battling off HIV and Ebola. The problem is that a solution like this would be worth billions of dollars and could potentially save hundreds of millions of lives. Enough money to kill for.
The action in Mortal threat was spot on. It was perfectly described and timed out. Every time the action picked up you could really tell that Tata had a sense of timing everything out just right and keeping your heart rate up throughout the scene.
I also thought that the “media-bending” actions performed by the main protagonist in the story were creepily like things I’ve seen on the TV and read online lately. Very believable and realistic.
The narration was really well done too. I’ve never listened to a book read by Cendese before but I thought he did a great job with Mortal Threat. The action was perfectly described and the scenes were “set” well with his voice. He knew when to speed up and when to slow down. I thought it was a really well-narrated book.
It’s hard to write about the final scenes of the book without ruining it so I won’t do it. If you’re curious what I really thought (especially if you read it yourself, let me know, find me on twitter and I’ll tell you what I thought).
Overall, Mortal Threat was about as good as I expected it to be. There were more layers of the onion of this story than I expected, but all small enough that they weren’t palatable. It was definitely good enough that I want to check out Tata’s other titles.
I was excited about this book when I read the synopsis and it didn’t let me down. I wasn’t sure how hard it was going to be to jump in four books into a series but it wasn’t bad at all. I’m not even sure which characters would be reoccurring in the other books but I did really enjoy it.
The story revolves around a medical student who has stumbled upon what she thinks is a cure for Ebola and HIV. With help from two orphans-turned-helpers, she is able to help the villagers in rural Africa by battling off HIV and Ebola. The problem is that a solution like this would be worth billions of dollars and could potentially save hundreds of millions of lives. Enough money to kill for.
The action in Mortal threat was spot on. It was perfectly described and timed out. Every time the action picked up you could really tell that Tata had a sense of timing everything out just right and keeping your heart rate up throughout the scene.
I also thought that the “media-bending” actions performed by the main protagonist in the story were creepily like things I’ve seen on the TV and read online lately. Very believable and realistic.
The narration was really well done too. I’ve never listened to a book read by Cendese before but I thought he did a great job with Mortal Threat. The action was perfectly described and the scenes were “set” well with his voice. He knew when to speed up and when to slow down. I thought it was a really well-narrated book.
It’s hard to write about the final scenes of the book without ruining it so I won’t do it. If you’re curious what I really thought (especially if you read it yourself, let me know, find me on twitter and I’ll tell you what I thought).
Overall, Mortal Threat was about as good as I expected it to be. There were more layers of the onion of this story than I expected, but all small enough that they weren’t palatable. It was definitely good enough that I want to check out Tata’s other titles.
January 18, 2018
This is a great on the edge of your seat thriller by A. J. Tata that I could not put down once I started it. Such a great read and can be read as a standalone even though it is the fourth book in the Threat series. Medical student and American Doctor Amanda Garrett, along with a few other American doctors, are working secretly in Africa. They have found the cure for Ebola and HIV, but their lab has come under attack and been compromised. The Islamic leaders want to take credit for the cure to show how great their religion is.
Amanda is being chased by two killers that are called The Leopard and The Cheetah. Amanda has 48 hours to escape and get to where she needs to before the formula expires. When the American President hears of the attack, he has to make the decision to deploy troops or not. Will Amanda be able to save the serum and get out in time? You will want to read this one to find out. I can't wait for the next installment in the Threat series by A.J. Tata.
Amanda is being chased by two killers that are called The Leopard and The Cheetah. Amanda has 48 hours to escape and get to where she needs to before the formula expires. When the American President hears of the attack, he has to make the decision to deploy troops or not. Will Amanda be able to save the serum and get out in time? You will want to read this one to find out. I can't wait for the next installment in the Threat series by A.J. Tata.
March 21, 2015
This is the fourth in the Threat series by A.J.Tata but the first I have read. It reads well as a stand alone novel. This is a breathtaking fast-paced thriller with a complex and intriguing plot that could be ripped from today's headlines. The main focus is on Amanda Garrett, her mentor Dr.King, and their discovery of a cure for Ebola and HIV at a field laboratory based in Tanzania. Their camps are raided by a gun-for-hire called The Leopard. He kills Dr. King but Amanda manages to escape with some of the viruses and the cure. She is assisted by two gallant African workers who figure prominently in the ensuing story.
In the background are two media moguls who want the cure for different reasons. Zhor al Rhazziq, who is heavily involved with the Islamic State terrorists, makes a public claim that the IS has developed this cure and intends to make it available for free to the multitudes in Africa but unfortunately it has been stolen by Amanda on behalf of the CIA (which was actually funding the research). al Rhazziq has dispatched The Leopard and another assassin named The Cheetah to track down Amanda and her African colleagues, kill them and retrieve the cure. This is part of his plan to strengthen the Islamic State and its conquest of the Middle East and Africa.Another media mogul Jonathan Beckwith also wants the cure for use by his pharmaceutical company.
Amanda's father and his colleagues set out to rescue her. Meanwhile Amanda encounters The Leopard and the Cheetah and barely escapes with her life. The two young Africans lead her deep into a tunnel near the Olduvai Gorge from which they have obtained the paste that is one of the ingredients in the cure. It appears that they are in the remnants of the Garden of the Tree of Life.
Meanwhile the two media moguls have become preoccupied with a "book" that predates the Old Testament, called The Book of The Catalyst, that was "discovered" in some ruins in Iraq after the Americans withdrew. The Catalyst situates the origin of life as occurring in the Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey's had found evidence of the earliest bipedal life rather than in the Garden of Eden variously situated in the Middle East.
I look forward to reading the other books by Tata.
In the background are two media moguls who want the cure for different reasons. Zhor al Rhazziq, who is heavily involved with the Islamic State terrorists, makes a public claim that the IS has developed this cure and intends to make it available for free to the multitudes in Africa but unfortunately it has been stolen by Amanda on behalf of the CIA (which was actually funding the research). al Rhazziq has dispatched The Leopard and another assassin named The Cheetah to track down Amanda and her African colleagues, kill them and retrieve the cure. This is part of his plan to strengthen the Islamic State and its conquest of the Middle East and Africa.Another media mogul Jonathan Beckwith also wants the cure for use by his pharmaceutical company.
Amanda's father and his colleagues set out to rescue her. Meanwhile Amanda encounters The Leopard and the Cheetah and barely escapes with her life. The two young Africans lead her deep into a tunnel near the Olduvai Gorge from which they have obtained the paste that is one of the ingredients in the cure. It appears that they are in the remnants of the Garden of the Tree of Life.
Meanwhile the two media moguls have become preoccupied with a "book" that predates the Old Testament, called The Book of The Catalyst, that was "discovered" in some ruins in Iraq after the Americans withdrew. The Catalyst situates the origin of life as occurring in the Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey's had found evidence of the earliest bipedal life rather than in the Garden of Eden variously situated in the Middle East.
I look forward to reading the other books by Tata.
February 27, 2015
Even though this book is listed as fiction, is it really? This novel so closely parallels current events regarding ISIS, Ebola and HIV it is almost scary. Amanda Garrett is a Columbia University medical student who has been recruited by her CIA operative Uncle Matt Garrett to work on Project Nightingale, a program to help find a cure for HIV and Ebola. She has worked for the past five summers and winter breaks at an orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania, where all the children are ill. Just as Amanda thinks they have found a cure using a black paste, Mahale, said to be from the Tree of Life found in the Garden of Eden, ISIS tries to abduct her and steal the recipe while using the US Government as a pawn.
This book kept me turning the pages as the deeply woven plot took me from ancient Nineveh Province, Iraq to modern-day. The plot is woven with sub-plots intertwined in the Gospels so deeply it left me knowing beyond a doubt (not that I had any doubts) that God’s existence is undeniably real. As ISIS attempts to kidnap Amanda and steal the recipe for the cure, God’s power is manifested time and again. Will Amanda ever be free of ISIS? Will the U.S. Government realize they are being used as a pawn before it’s too late? Did they actually find the Tree of Life and a cure? Is there another book of the Bible that pre-dates Genesis, called the Catalyst? All those questions will be answered as you turn the pages of this breath-holding, nail-biting book. In my opinion it is one of the best suspense novels ever. This will definitely remain in my library and will be one I will re-read. If you love high suspense, this is a must-read!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this eBook by the publisher, Washburn Books, through NetGalley blogger program for review. I was not required to write a favorable review nor was I compensated for my review. The opinions in this review are my own.
This book kept me turning the pages as the deeply woven plot took me from ancient Nineveh Province, Iraq to modern-day. The plot is woven with sub-plots intertwined in the Gospels so deeply it left me knowing beyond a doubt (not that I had any doubts) that God’s existence is undeniably real. As ISIS attempts to kidnap Amanda and steal the recipe for the cure, God’s power is manifested time and again. Will Amanda ever be free of ISIS? Will the U.S. Government realize they are being used as a pawn before it’s too late? Did they actually find the Tree of Life and a cure? Is there another book of the Bible that pre-dates Genesis, called the Catalyst? All those questions will be answered as you turn the pages of this breath-holding, nail-biting book. In my opinion it is one of the best suspense novels ever. This will definitely remain in my library and will be one I will re-read. If you love high suspense, this is a must-read!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this eBook by the publisher, Washburn Books, through NetGalley blogger program for review. I was not required to write a favorable review nor was I compensated for my review. The opinions in this review are my own.
February 26, 2015
First of all I want to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for making a review copy of this book availble to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review.
Mortal threat is an entertaining novel that delves into today's world and the crisis that we face with Ebola, HIV and ISIS. It also shows the problem that can occur when an elected official (in this case the President of the United States) starts to think to highly of himself and takes on the belief that he is the "savior" of the world. But it's not just the U.S. President it is also two men who head up two of the largest Media Outlets in the World. When men start to play God bad things happen.
The gist of the story is that the CIA is funding research to find the cure for Ebola and HIV. What really happens is that the cure is found but that is tied back to the "Tree of Life" from the Garden of Eden and the power of God to bring aboutu healing.
So the book is going to have strong religious overtones. It will take you through a guided course of discovering where the Garden of Eden truly was and whether it still exists today and whether the "Tree of Life" is still there and functioning.
I enjoyed the book very much, so why only three stars? Well I thought the writer needs to develop his writing skill a bit more. For me there were several streams of plot that are never truly resolved in the book. Yes, you can leave a cliff hanger, which is great, but there still needs to be some resolution to certain parts of the story.
Because these internal plots aren't resolved you are left feeling that you didn't get the full story.
Will there be a sequel, I certainly hope so, if for no other reason than to answer the multitude of questions that I have.
BUT, this is an exciting read.
Enjoy!
Mortal threat is an entertaining novel that delves into today's world and the crisis that we face with Ebola, HIV and ISIS. It also shows the problem that can occur when an elected official (in this case the President of the United States) starts to think to highly of himself and takes on the belief that he is the "savior" of the world. But it's not just the U.S. President it is also two men who head up two of the largest Media Outlets in the World. When men start to play God bad things happen.
The gist of the story is that the CIA is funding research to find the cure for Ebola and HIV. What really happens is that the cure is found but that is tied back to the "Tree of Life" from the Garden of Eden and the power of God to bring aboutu healing.
So the book is going to have strong religious overtones. It will take you through a guided course of discovering where the Garden of Eden truly was and whether it still exists today and whether the "Tree of Life" is still there and functioning.
I enjoyed the book very much, so why only three stars? Well I thought the writer needs to develop his writing skill a bit more. For me there were several streams of plot that are never truly resolved in the book. Yes, you can leave a cliff hanger, which is great, but there still needs to be some resolution to certain parts of the story.
Because these internal plots aren't resolved you are left feeling that you didn't get the full story.
Will there be a sequel, I certainly hope so, if for no other reason than to answer the multitude of questions that I have.
BUT, this is an exciting read.
Enjoy!
April 19, 2019
Apparently this is book#4 in a series. I have not read the other 3 but this book can stand alone.
Amanda Garrett is a young med student working at an orphanage in Africa. She has stumbled upon cures for HIV/AIDS and Ebola which seems to only work if used with a sticky black tar substance. Radical groups like ISIS want to steal the cures and kill anyone who gets in the way. Amanda has befriended two of the orphans, who are grown young men, to help keep ISIS from getting the cures. They dodge murder, fires, a plane crash and the terrorists themselves. To increase the level of intrigue a Book of Catalyst has been discovered which is said to be the original Book of Genesis and states the coming of a chosen one. The President of the United States believes he is this person. This book deals with current global issues, it will entertain you and really make you think.
Merged review:
Apparently this is book #4 in a series. I have not read the first 3 so I can tell you that this book can stand alone. Amanda Garrett is a young med student working in an African orphanage. She has stumbled upon a cure for HIV/AIDS and Ebola, Project Nightingale. The cure only seems to work if used with a black tar like substance. Radical groups like ISIS have plans to steal the cures and kill anyone involved with Project Nightingale. Then on another level, adding more suspense, is the discovery of a Book of Catalyst. A 30,000 year old book that is believed to be the original Book of Genesis which states the coming of a chosen one. So you have terrorists, murder, fires, a plane crash, and biblical references, creating so many levels of intrigue. Easily a book that can entertain you, keep your attention and make you think.
Amanda Garrett is a young med student working at an orphanage in Africa. She has stumbled upon cures for HIV/AIDS and Ebola which seems to only work if used with a sticky black tar substance. Radical groups like ISIS want to steal the cures and kill anyone who gets in the way. Amanda has befriended two of the orphans, who are grown young men, to help keep ISIS from getting the cures. They dodge murder, fires, a plane crash and the terrorists themselves. To increase the level of intrigue a Book of Catalyst has been discovered which is said to be the original Book of Genesis and states the coming of a chosen one. The President of the United States believes he is this person. This book deals with current global issues, it will entertain you and really make you think.
Merged review:
Apparently this is book #4 in a series. I have not read the first 3 so I can tell you that this book can stand alone. Amanda Garrett is a young med student working in an African orphanage. She has stumbled upon a cure for HIV/AIDS and Ebola, Project Nightingale. The cure only seems to work if used with a black tar like substance. Radical groups like ISIS have plans to steal the cures and kill anyone involved with Project Nightingale. Then on another level, adding more suspense, is the discovery of a Book of Catalyst. A 30,000 year old book that is believed to be the original Book of Genesis which states the coming of a chosen one. So you have terrorists, murder, fires, a plane crash, and biblical references, creating so many levels of intrigue. Easily a book that can entertain you, keep your attention and make you think.
March 10, 2015
Given To Me For An Honest Review
Mortal Threat: ISIS Steals Ebola Cure (Threat Series Book 4) by A.J. Tata will grab you and hold you down on the edge of your seat and then you'll watch the pages turn and turn and turn some more until you get to the last page. That's when you'll be hearing yourself say, "WOW!" And as you are reading you'll be running into a few twists and turns just to make your imagination work overtime. Make sure you have your seatbelt on so you are ready for one ride of your life. As the story is going on, you'll feel as though you are being drawn in and becoming a part of the story. Students who volunteer with the Project Nightingale group have found a cure for Ebola and HIV. They are trying to get it back to civilization but there are those who don't want it to happen. You will be surprised by the ending. I recommend this to everyone especially those who enjoy suspense, action and adventure. I look for more from A.J. Tata.
Mortal Threat: ISIS Steals Ebola Cure (Threat Series Book 4) by A.J. Tata will grab you and hold you down on the edge of your seat and then you'll watch the pages turn and turn and turn some more until you get to the last page. That's when you'll be hearing yourself say, "WOW!" And as you are reading you'll be running into a few twists and turns just to make your imagination work overtime. Make sure you have your seatbelt on so you are ready for one ride of your life. As the story is going on, you'll feel as though you are being drawn in and becoming a part of the story. Students who volunteer with the Project Nightingale group have found a cure for Ebola and HIV. They are trying to get it back to civilization but there are those who don't want it to happen. You will be surprised by the ending. I recommend this to everyone especially those who enjoy suspense, action and adventure. I look for more from A.J. Tata.
March 30, 2016
I did not realize that this was a book in a series until after I had read it. With that said, you can read this as a stand alone book, but it might be best to start at the beginning to get a better feel for the character development of the main players in this novel. This is a fast paced action suspense book with a interesting premise. I liked that the plot also had a spiritual dimension to explore along with the political and medical storyline. While the plot in some places can be a bit far fetched, the issues that are brought up in the plot are events that actually have threads of reality in our geopolitical world. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
August 3, 2015
Amanda Garrett is treating Ebola patients in Tanzania. With help from local helpers Kiram and Mumbato, it seems that they have found a cure for both Ebola and Aids. One vital ingredient is from a secret location which only Kiram and Mumbato know. Amanda wants the cure to be mass produced but cannot until she knows this location.
Unfortunately those with evil intent also want to discover the vital ingredient, so Amanda, Kiram and Mumbato are in grave danger.
A fast paced adventure – thrilling – well worth the read.
Unfortunately those with evil intent also want to discover the vital ingredient, so Amanda, Kiram and Mumbato are in grave danger.
A fast paced adventure – thrilling – well worth the read.
January 8, 2016
A simmering story that delves into some of the world’s major problems of the day. War, politics, religion and health. Major discussion points in every bar, at the watercooler or any meeting place of importance. Sports is the only issue missing. A fast paced action with some improbable scenarios yet conceivable plots and the usual mix of leap over tall building type agents. This is a mixture of people, places and plots so devious the reader cannot help but go way past the bed time hour. There is a certain ring to of “what if?”. This book will not disappoint action seekers.
March 2, 2015
Exciting, entertaining and thought-provoking - what more could you ask of a book? The action could be taking place as you read this, The characters are somewhat one-dimensional, but contribute greatly to the mental imagery the story evokes. This is not great literature, but the kind of novel I love to read and share. The story goes by quickly, but leaves the reader with a deep sense of satisfaction and some spiritual things to consider. It is well worth a read.
March 9, 2015
Good read, timely subject
This book captured my attention and held it throughout. It has a likable protagonist and interesting supporting characters, as well as a thought-provoking plot. Some might find the premise far-fetched, but I always enjoy the "What if?" ideas. This is a good book for readers who enjoy action/adventure.
This book captured my attention and held it throughout. It has a likable protagonist and interesting supporting characters, as well as a thought-provoking plot. Some might find the premise far-fetched, but I always enjoy the "What if?" ideas. This is a good book for readers who enjoy action/adventure.
May 11, 2015
An exciting adventure with a religious theme running through the story, appropriate given the current world situation. I really was drawn into the story and identified with the main characters. a can't put down book eight to the end. Excellent
March 4, 2015
very good
December 20, 2015
Really enjoyed the book along with the twists and turns of the plot.
February 2, 2016
Great read
First time I've read this author. Very fast paced plot and character development. Interesting story using current affairs in the plot.
First time I've read this author. Very fast paced plot and character development. Interesting story using current affairs in the plot.
May 25, 2017
AJ Tata Does It Again
Simply a joy to read. Hope there is a follow up and more adventures with Matt and Zach. Also looking forward to more about Jake
Simply a joy to read. Hope there is a follow up and more adventures with Matt and Zach. Also looking forward to more about Jake
August 27, 2018
My biggest issue with Tata's books (I also read the #3 in the series) is that I really can't tell who is the protagonist. He has a number of heroes - or, rather, good guys - and I can see that I want one of them to be the central figure. He's devoted his works to what is essentially a family: Zach Garrett, the military brother; Matt Garrett, the CIA brother, and Amanda Garrett, Zach's daughter/Matt's niece.
I can't tell which one is the focus.
I can't tell which one is the focus.
July 5, 2024
great read
Amanda Garrett was the main character with dad Zach and uncle Matt playing secondary characters along with her husband Jake. The Book of Catalyst was an interesting story regarding Christian’s belief and the beginning of time. How two forms of evil searching for their end but in the end Good wins.
Amanda Garrett was the main character with dad Zach and uncle Matt playing secondary characters along with her husband Jake. The Book of Catalyst was an interesting story regarding Christian’s belief and the beginning of time. How two forms of evil searching for their end but in the end Good wins.
July 30, 2019
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
January 20, 2024
Best in the series so far
This one has both the combat and the intellect I want from a book. Interesting concept and executed well. Recommended.
This one has both the combat and the intellect I want from a book. Interesting concept and executed well. Recommended.
September 30, 2024
It was hard to get through. Seemed very slow to me and many things that were unbelievable.
June 14, 2015
Amanda Garrett is working on a cure for HIV and Ebola in Tanzania saving lives. Her two ‘boys’, Kiram and Mumbato work at the orphanage and the laboratory where she is researching the cure. Dr King works at another Laboratory is also part of the Nightingale Project that they are secretly involved in. There are men after the formula for the miracle cure. ISIS wants to proclaim they have found a cure and claim America is trying to destroy it, a man called Beckwith also wants to find the mysterious true garden of eden and they all want Garrett dead in the process. Her father a CIA agent comes to get her out.
There is deep subject matter about Creationism and evolution and the true ‘Genesis’ book called The Catalyst.
What did I like best about the story:
I liked how the character Beckwith was manipulating the situation including the US President in his bid to get the formula for the ‘cure’ and find the tree of life. There was some very complex and clever thought out plot lines with him. I like how it showed the effect of religion producing war in countries. The US President just amplifies how gullible people in power can be. This is a complex political plot that includes several nations.
I also liked how Amanda’s character was both soft and caring, but with a no-nonesense strength inside which she shows later when in danger. It is good to see her be a real fighter instead of a whimpering woman. Us girlies who love a bit of excitement and adventure love to see a woman get stuck in with a weapon of some sort.
What did not work for me:
I believe Kiram and Mumbato are suppose to represent good and bad in their characters, with Kiram being the good ‘boy’ and Mumbato not always making the right decisions, however their characters are not quite strong enough to show this.
There was a bit of a ‘boy’ toy thing going on with detailed description of Beckwith’s yacht which to me seemed superfluous so I didn’t bother reading that bit! I do struggle with passages where the descriptions do not seem to add to the story.
I struggled with the continuity of various scenes in different countries, where more than one country is involved and different villains with different agendas it became very complex.
When the religious consequence of the new information is revealed I was not over-awed. It was like an ‘oh right’ moment.
Some great scenes in the plot line though and well worth a read.
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I didn't know this was the fourth book in the series, maybe the first three would have given me greater understanding.
Many thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for a copy in return for my honest review.
There is deep subject matter about Creationism and evolution and the true ‘Genesis’ book called The Catalyst.
What did I like best about the story:
I liked how the character Beckwith was manipulating the situation including the US President in his bid to get the formula for the ‘cure’ and find the tree of life. There was some very complex and clever thought out plot lines with him. I like how it showed the effect of religion producing war in countries. The US President just amplifies how gullible people in power can be. This is a complex political plot that includes several nations.
I also liked how Amanda’s character was both soft and caring, but with a no-nonesense strength inside which she shows later when in danger. It is good to see her be a real fighter instead of a whimpering woman. Us girlies who love a bit of excitement and adventure love to see a woman get stuck in with a weapon of some sort.
What did not work for me:
I believe Kiram and Mumbato are suppose to represent good and bad in their characters, with Kiram being the good ‘boy’ and Mumbato not always making the right decisions, however their characters are not quite strong enough to show this.
There was a bit of a ‘boy’ toy thing going on with detailed description of Beckwith’s yacht which to me seemed superfluous so I didn’t bother reading that bit! I do struggle with passages where the descriptions do not seem to add to the story.
I struggled with the continuity of various scenes in different countries, where more than one country is involved and different villains with different agendas it became very complex.
When the religious consequence of the new information is revealed I was not over-awed. It was like an ‘oh right’ moment.
Some great scenes in the plot line though and well worth a read.
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I didn't know this was the fourth book in the series, maybe the first three would have given me greater understanding.
Many thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for a copy in return for my honest review.
November 25, 2016
I was given the opportunity to read an electronic copy of Mortal Threat via NetGalley and Washburn Books. This is my honest opinion of the book.
Amanda Garrett has been helping care for Ebola victims in Tanzania, as she has been working on an experimental serum for HIV and now for Ebola. Her promising results for Project Nightingale has attracted the attention of the Islamic State, who want nothing more but to take the serum for themselves. When Amanda gets caught between them and American media mogul Jonathan Beckwith, a man who has made it his mission to find the fabled Book of Catalyst, will she be able to make it out with her formulas and her life?
Having no prior knowledge of the series, I was at a big disadvantage. I would strongly recommend that readers who are interested in Mortal Threat start at the beginning. Amanda did not have much depth of character in this book, but I can only surmise that I did myself a big disservice by not starting at the beginning. That being said, the plot of Mortal Threat was all over the place, relying more on the suspense than actual story. The surprise ending was the best part of the book, but it was not enough to resurrect this from an average read.
Amanda Garrett has been helping care for Ebola victims in Tanzania, as she has been working on an experimental serum for HIV and now for Ebola. Her promising results for Project Nightingale has attracted the attention of the Islamic State, who want nothing more but to take the serum for themselves. When Amanda gets caught between them and American media mogul Jonathan Beckwith, a man who has made it his mission to find the fabled Book of Catalyst, will she be able to make it out with her formulas and her life?
Having no prior knowledge of the series, I was at a big disadvantage. I would strongly recommend that readers who are interested in Mortal Threat start at the beginning. Amanda did not have much depth of character in this book, but I can only surmise that I did myself a big disservice by not starting at the beginning. That being said, the plot of Mortal Threat was all over the place, relying more on the suspense than actual story. The surprise ending was the best part of the book, but it was not enough to resurrect this from an average read.
October 13, 2023
Mortal Threat: ISIS Steals Ebola Cure (Threat Series Book 4) by A. J. Tata
338 Pages
Publisher: Washburn Books
Release Date: January 15, 2015
Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Mystery, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Military, Terrorism, Spies, Contagious Diseases
The Leopard is an assassin. Amanda Garrett is a medical student working with Arthur Kind, an immunologist from Ohio. Together, they are close to curing AIDS and Ebola. When Dr. King is found dead in the forest, their research is in jeopardy. She calls her father, Zach Garrett, a senior special forces officer. He orders her to torch the lab and a team would be coming to extract her and her two assistants. An airplane came to get her but crashes shortly after takeoff because gunfire punctured the gas tank. Her uncle, Matt Garrett, is also in special forces. It is Matt’s unit tasked with finding and eliminating the Leopard and saving Amanda.
It has a fast pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. This is another example of writing from experience. I felt the action and anticipation as I read the book. If you like military terrorist books, you will enjoy this story.
338 Pages
Publisher: Washburn Books
Release Date: January 15, 2015
Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Mystery, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Military, Terrorism, Spies, Contagious Diseases
The Leopard is an assassin. Amanda Garrett is a medical student working with Arthur Kind, an immunologist from Ohio. Together, they are close to curing AIDS and Ebola. When Dr. King is found dead in the forest, their research is in jeopardy. She calls her father, Zach Garrett, a senior special forces officer. He orders her to torch the lab and a team would be coming to extract her and her two assistants. An airplane came to get her but crashes shortly after takeoff because gunfire punctured the gas tank. Her uncle, Matt Garrett, is also in special forces. It is Matt’s unit tasked with finding and eliminating the Leopard and saving Amanda.
It has a fast pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. This is another example of writing from experience. I felt the action and anticipation as I read the book. If you like military terrorist books, you will enjoy this story.
February 5, 2015
A bit cheesy and oh so predictable. But the story moved along at a good pace without me getting too bored. Wouldn't it be nice though if world peace could be achieved by the appearance of God who would be recognized by all religions. The book reminded me of other religious stories dealing with the rapture etc by Tim lehaye
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