Brace for Impact - by Anthony J Tata (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The hijacking of a Boeing 777 triggers an international crisis--and potential world war--in this pulse-pounding thriller from former brigadier general Anthony J. Tata . . .

The hijackers were some of the last passengers to board the plane. Three men in their twenties, with close haircuts, tactical clothing, and small duffel bags, and a Chinese businessman in a $3,000 Zegna suit are suspects. Minutes before takeoff, the plane's newly minted air marshal--former military police noncommissioned officer Zara Sheridan on her first assignment--is scrambling to find the true identities of the late arrivals when she receives a disturbing alert from the regional office . . .

An experimental fighter jet, the Hyperion X, has crashed near Sheridan's North Carolina home. One of the jet's senior engineers is on board Sheridan's flight, en route to Taiwan to close a multibillion-dollar deal for Blackwood Aviation. His presence is not a coincidence. But by the time Sheridan realizes who he is--and what's going to happen--it's too late . . .

The plane is in the air. The hijack team takes over.

The lives of 350 passengers and 14 crew members are at stake. As tensions rise and the violence escalates, Sheridan uncovers shocking information about the new weapons technology the hijackers are after--and how it could change the course of global events. In the wrong hands, it could trigger a third world war. And she's the only one who can stop it . . .

Terrifying, tense, and all-too-possible, Brace for Impact delivers a masterfully crafted scenario ripped from tomorrow's headlines.

Review Quotes

Praise for Anthony J. Tata:

"Brace for Impact hits with the force of a supersonic strike. Anthony J. Tata launches his new Zara Sheridan Thriller series with a high-stakes, high-altitude adrenaline rush that doesn't let up. With chilling realism and insider authenticity, Tata weaves a scenario that feels terrifyingly plausible--a race to stop the spark that could ignite World War III. Buckle up. This is a thriller that keeps you turning pages long into the night--and leaves you scanning the skies come morning." --Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning

"General Tony Tata has used his vast experience to create a thriller that could happen at any time. Strap in and Brace for Impact." --James O. Born, New York Times bestselling author on Brace for Impact

"A propulsive, high-stakes thriller that launches readers to cruising altitude and never lets up. With fuel dwindling, hostile forces closing in, and her 14-year-old son Lucas caught in the crossfire, Air Marshal Zara Sheridan must navigate a deadly airspace of deception, turbulence, and treachery before their flight path becomes a countdown to global conflict." --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and USA Today bestselling author of Silent Horizons and the Battle Born series

"A top secret fighter, a hijacked airliner, and deception that will take the nation to the brink of war. Anthony J. Tata's fresh new series, featuring Zara Sheridan, is off to a flying start. Strap in for a wild ride!" --Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Dark Vector and The Perfect Assassin

"Tata combines distinctive characters and unconventional threats to thrilling effect." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, Best Books of the Year on Besieged

"Tata's books are absolute roller-coaster rides." --Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author

"General Tony Tata uses his experience to give us a glimpse into the fascinating world of military intrigue with a real human touch." --James O. Born, New York Times bestselling author on Chasing the Lion

"Chasing the Lion is a red hot thriller as timely as tomorrow's headlines." --Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author on Chasing the Lion

"The authenticity [A. J. Tata] brings to Total Empire is off the charts. A master of high speed political-military action thrillers, no writer since Clive Cussler has so completely transported me to exotic locales or made them seem so believably dangerous." --Robert Crais, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Total Empire

"Lots of credible action, plenty of government traitors, and shocking losses fuel the action. Tata continues to rise among the ranks of today's top military action writers." --Publishers Weekly on Total Empire

"The high-octane action scenes make this a must-read for military thriller fans." --Publishers Weekly on Direct Fire

"Horrific at times, spine-tingling throughout, Tata once again proves capable of writing a firestorm that's even scarier because it is all too real." --Suspense Magazine on Direct Fire

"Tata does a wonderful job balancing the action with the characters and generates a sense of claustrophobia that only adds to the tension. Fans of books set in the world of special ops will surely enjoy this one." --Booklist on Direct Fire

"Anthony Tata ups his game to a whole new level in Three Minutes to Midnight, which just might be the best pure, hardcore thriller of the year so far. It's Brad Thor and the late, great Vince Flynn. . . . The perfect mix of style and substance that's as ambitiously plotted as it is exquisitely realized." --Jon Land, The Providence Sunday Journal on Three Minutes to Midnight

About the Author

Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata, U.S. Army (Retired), is the national bestselling author of Double Crossfire, Direct Fire, Reaper Ghost Target, Besieged (a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Best Mystery/Thriller of 2017), Three Minutes to Midnight, Foreign and Domestic, and the Threat series. During his active duty military career, he commanded combat units in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and the 10th Mountain Division. His last combat tour was in Afghanistan in 2007 where he earned the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. He is a frequent foreign policy guest commentator on Fox News, CNN, and One America News Network's Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler. Previously, General Tata served as the Secretary of Transportation of North Carolina, Superintendent of Schools for Wake County Public School System, and Chief Operating Officer of Washington, DC, Public Schools.

Brigadier General Tata donates a portion of his earnings to the USO Metro DC, the North Carolina Heroes Fund, and the Michael Murphy Foundation.