Rising Tiger: A Thriller (21) (The Scot Harvath Series) Paperback – April 25, 2023

Through his great research and knowledge of the international community, Thor is great at predicting potential flare ups in the future. He often writers about trouble spots that later on, we find out was actually going on in the world. It can be a bit disturbing, and sometimes I wonder if there are bad guys reading these books and thinking that his plots are great ideas to cause trouble, and then end up being in the news.With this book, it starts off with an explosive bang. Using the backdrop of world events, Harvath finds himself in Afghanistan dodging bullets and hoping not to be left behind as he gives the order to his crew to leave without him. It's one of those photographer, should be on the big screen action scene, and Thor delivers with enough detail to make you feel like you're in the moment along with our leading man.After that explosive opening, it does slow down a bit as he sets the scene for what is going on in the world in both India and China. It's a vivid, disturbing world that really brings a contrast between living in America and living in India. Against this backdrop, we have a new heroine, Asha, who is a strong female character who kicks some serious butt along the way.What i like about Thor's books is his attention to detail to both places and characters. Even small, throw away characters have a level of detail that make them full fledged characters and not cardboard cutouts. It makes the stories richer and when you do have returning characters, you have that background that is all the more richer for knowing what happened to them in past novels.This was an excellent read that I couldn't put down, and greedily gobbled up as fast as i could. The only problem was not taking the time to savor it more, and knowing we're a year out to our next visit with our favorite character.

Those seeking an espionage thriller with a good amount of action should find “Rising Tiger” to be “right up their alley.”Author Brad Thor has written a solid, entertaining novel exploring the rising threat posed by China and its various initiatives and their impact on the rest of the world, including, most specifically, America and her important ally, India.A silenced bullet to the back of the head kills America's secret envoy to the Indian government. A helicopter carrying the head of the Indian Army crashes for no apparent reason. In McClain, Virginia, an executive for a private intelligence firm and his family suddenly are engulfed by excruciating, terrifying pain, the cause of which is a baffling mystery – as baffling as the similar phenomena recently experienced by Indian troops on maneuvers.These are the threads that author Brad Thor uses to begin weaving the tale that is “Rising Tiger,” his 21st novel starring intelligence operative Scot Harvath. What follows is a taut espionage thriller leavened with exotic settings, characters to enjoy and root for, more than one edge-of-the-seat action scene, some dark humor, geopolitics, and a detailed, nuanced look at India.I’ve never before read any of the Horvath novels, but that didn’t keep me from enjoying “Rising Tiger." Mr. Thor is successful at getting first-time readers quickly and efficiently up to speed.Mr. Thor does have a fair amount to say about democracy, America and its place in the world, the divisive nature of its press and politics, and the dangers posed by totalitarianism. Even though I don’t disagree with much of what he says, it did seem a little gratuitous and not all that well-blended into the story. However, unlike some other novels, it’s not jingoistic or offensively “rah-rah America.”On the flip-side, “Rising Tide” included a lot of very interesting information about India and the progress and growth she is experiencing as well as some of the challenges she faces. It’s also topical and provides a look at some of the initiatives China is undertaking.I finished the novel feeling like I’d learned something.

This was the best book that I have read in a long while!!! It was immediate action which propelled you into the spell of the story. I gobbled this book up in hours...once you begin reading it is impossible to put down!! Brad Thor is now my number one author. I also appreciated learning about India and some of their traditions because, prior to this book, I knew nothing about the country. Now I will be looking for more regarding India, Pakistan and the rest of the area. GREAT book, can't say it enough. Thank you, Mr. Thor.

Never a dull moment when Harvath and crew are involved. Good story line and characters. Definitely a pick up and read till your done book.

Great read from the get-go! Highly recommend this thrilling page turner! Just enough facts to make it thought provoking for anyone!

This book does a very good job of explaining the likely real tension between China and India. It was quite enjoyable to read.

What can you say about a Brad Thor book? They just get better and better. If you enjoy a very good thriller, you can't go wrong with this series. The stories will all fall into place if you start with Book 1 and folow the series.

Again as I finish the Rising Tiger I thoroughly enjoyed this the latest book in this series I wish to congratulate the Author on his success in the series and I hope that the next book will be as exciting.

couldn't stop reading

Terrific plotline. Fast paced and lucid. And the geopolitical setting really bought in intense action into the whole plot. Kudos to the writer for this excellent book.

Los seguidores del protagonista principal, Scot Havarth, conocen bien el tipo de los trabajos que realiza. En este libro hay muchas enlaces a acontecimientos actuales en directo en el mundo de hoy especialmente la guerra Ruso Ucraniana, los problemas con la Talibán en Afganistan y las inestabilidades regionales formentadan por China.En este libro viaje Scott hacia la Asía y hiciera la que haga bien. ¡Disfrútate!

Brad Thor fans and action fans will love this book.A real page turner I got through it innate couple of sittings.If you have been following the Scott Horvath series or like a high octane real, I recommend this.Can't wait to the next one in the series.