"Direct Fire" eBook was published in 2017 and was written by A. J. Tata (https://www.ajtata.com). Mr. Tata has published nine novels. This is the fourth in his "Jake Mahegan Thriller" series.

I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence. The story is set in the contemporary US. The primary character is Jake Mahegan.

Mahegan received a call to meet with General Savage. When he arrives he runs into an ambush. At essentially the same time military leaders are under attack. This is the start of a full assault by terrorist agents in the US. Mahegan outwits those sent to kill him and begins a mission to find those behind the assault. 

Complicating matters, the terrorists frame him for the attack on one of the military leaders. Ducking the authorities, he pursues leads that will take him to those behind the attacks. He must overcome many obstacles to stop the terrorists before they let loose even more destruction on the US.

I enjoyed the time I spent reading the 353 page thriller. I have read other novels in this series and enjoyed them all. I like the Mahegan character Tata has created for this series. The cover art is OK but doesn't directly relate to the story. I give this novel a 4 out of 5.

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Clayton Mahegan, the Hawk Wolf, is back in another thriller

Former Army paratrooper, ex-Delta Force operative and Native American from the Outer Banks of North Carolina Chayton "Jake" Mahegan is back in another thriller authored by retired Brigadier General A.J. Tata. The story takes place in North Carolina with flashbacks to a disastrous mission in Syria.

This time Jake is on the run PLUS looking for Syrian terrorists on U.S. soil. Framed for the murder of a family, Jake is doing all he can to stay away from law enforcement, the Syrians, and the military.

Acts of terrorism including murder, hindering banking and transportation are happening in the U.S. and to U.S. citizens on foreign soil, all to cloud the waters to the terrorists main objective.

Jake is helped along the way by the daughter of a general and also one of the first female graduates of the U.S. Army’s elite Ranger school.

This is a very fast-paced thriller that was a bit convoluted at times when it didn't necessarily need to be. I would have rated this with 3.5 stars if I could have but rounded up to 4 stars because it did hold my attention all the way through.

I received this book from Kensington Books through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read the book and leave an unbiased review.

A fast paced, over the top action book where the anti-hero Jake Mahegan, with the assistance of Generals daughter and Army Ranger Cassie take on a terrorist organisation who have disabled most motor vehicles in the US with a virus and killed a number of people and the leader of the US military (Cassies father). An over the top book where a few special ops personnel can overcome and defeat a terrorist organisation and save the day. If you want a light all-action novel which doesn't require over thinking but will enjoyably pass an afternoon then this is the book for you.

Direct Fire is a fly by the seat of your pants THRILLER!!!!

While this is only my second novel I’ve read by A J, I’m a fan of his writing. I will seek out Mr. Tata for hours of reading enjoyment.

Things are happening in America and across the globe. Are they connected? If so, what is the connection. Well it goes back to a mission from four years ago and General Savage and his band of black ops operators totally messed up and took out civilians. It happens, but someone is out to exact revenge.

Jake Mahegan is on the kill list, but must figure out what is happening in the country he loves, while also being hunted by local authorities for a crime his didn’t commit. Can Jake save his comrades and his country from evil? Purchase Direct Evil and you will be taken for a ride with many twist and turns that will leave you exhausted.

A J has many diverse characters that make Direct Fire a hit. The story is complex and tangled to keep the reader turning the page. You’ll root for some and wish evil on others, while wishing some did not make an early exit. A J has a way to throw in a little subtle humor, that makes the novel that much more enjoyable.

If your genre is Action/Thriller, then A J is the author for you.

Brilliant!! A.J Tata is fast becoming one of my favourite Authors. He certainly knows how to write very clever and interesting Action Thrillers. I thoroughly enjoyed the Intensity of this story, and the detail and background he has put into the characters. Jake Mahegan fits the mould perfectly for the smart, tough guy warrior, with his background in Special Forces he’s definitely a fighting machine, and someone you want on your side.
The person calling themselves Jacknife was very confident in their ability as a killer. They fully expected the target to be asleep, and very easy to kill. However the killer wasn’t overly concerned if they came across anyone else in the house, as they could die as well. Either way it wouldn’t affect the overall mission. Jake Mahegan was used to people shooting at him, especially in his former life as an Army Paratrooper and ex-Delta Force Operative, so it’s no surprise to him when two men try to kill him. Little did America know that it was assisting the terrorist Zakir, in allowing their fighters into the country, and posing as Syrian Refugees. Jake seems to be the only person prepared to find out what’s really going on, especially when everyone else is trying to hunt him down for something he didn’t do. Luckily for Jake he’s not alone, and he has Cassie a very strong and confident female Army Ranger, to assist him in trying to get to the bottom of who’s responsible for all the terrorist activity. If you enjoy Action Thrillers then this is certainly a book worth reading. Seriously great entertainment from start to finish. Easily worth the 5 star rating.

It was a great action novel. I think it would make a great summer movie