Chasing the Lion

Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley

Iranian terrorist and lethal soldier Dariush Parizad, named the Lion of Tabas by the ayatollah, has become a brilliant tactical commander leading the extremist Quds Force. The target of his hatred and revenge? America.

Parizad plans to unleash his biochemical weapon, Demon Rain, in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration of the nation’s first woman president. His strategy is to spread fear and chaos while using the mind-control properties of the psychoactive viral agent to turn the civilians into weapons against their own country.

Standing between Parizad and the success of his subversive plan is Army Lieutenant General Garrett Sinclair and his Joint Special Operations Command team. Sinclair and his team, unaware of the full scope of the terrorist’s malevolent plan, pursue Parizad across the Middle East, through Europe, and into the United States. When they uncover his terrifying scheme, will they be able to save their country from the Parizad’s evil machinations? And will Garrett be able to find the truth behind the death of his beloved wife, Melissa?

Well-drawn, realistic characters populate this riveting tale that weaves an exceedingly chilling tapestry of treachery and feels frighteningly prophetic. Non-stop action keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the unfolding narrative takes the story in unexpected directions while ramping up the tension and the danger.

Anchored by a strong sense of place, the terrifyingly realistic narrative pulls its readers into the telling of the tale and keeps them rapidly turning the pages as the story plays out. Complex and compelling, this of-the-moment narrative, seemingly snatched from the headlines and filled with intrigue, is relentless in its impendence of peril and in the determination of Sinclair and his courageous crew to neutralize the menacing threat to the nation.

Highly recommended.

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This was pure action adventure! Parizad, a Persian warrior, as a boy saw American forces kill his father. His goal since then has been to destroy America. Sinclair is a very hands on American General who has spent the past twenty years with his team working on special projects for the government. The novel begins with Sinclair and his team rescuing Ben David, an old compatriot, from an Iranian cave containing dead bodies in unforgettable disarray. He and his team are then sent on a mission to locate Parizad, learn what is going on and put a stop to an American threat all before the inaugural of the first female President. The interaction among the characters is gripping and the plot riveting. Scenes between the two warriors remarkable. This reads like today. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin Press for an ARC for an honest review.

Thanks a lot! This book kept me up late two nights in a row, I just couldn't put it down. The hero seems to have at nine lives as he continuously finds his way out of seemingly improssible scenarios, yet the action is entirely believable. Trying to operate within an extremely tangled web of conspiracy and clouded by hallucinigenetics the plot moves quickly. Surely a title to add to your reading list.

WOW! WOW! WOW! This book was so good that I thinking of buying it at publishing to own. It has so many current issues that are taking place like the hopes of a female president, chemical weapons, nuclear holocaust, terrorist groups, Covid-19, etc. At times I felt like I was reading a non-fiction book. This is my first AJ Tata and it will certainly not be last if his next books will be as good as this one. This had so much suspense and action even if some of the plot was a little over the top and not believable in some parts. The main aspects are certainly current and accurate to what is happening in the world today.

Definitely recommended!! Thanks to Netgalley, AJ Tata and St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 6/1/21

Chasing the Lion by A.J. Tata is a suspenseful military thriller about Dariush Parizad, a crazed leader of one of the most lethal terrorist organizations in the world and Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Sinclair who is an American hero determined to stop him in his tracks.
Just as America is recovering from the Covid pandemic, Parizad is determined to bring down the United States with a biological chemical combination named Demon Rain. As Sinclair unravels a conspiracy to destroy the United States, be prepared to take a roller coaster ride like none other. Buckle up and enjoy. This truly is a winner!!!

Chasing the Lion
May 2, 2021
Book Review

Chasing the Lion
A.J. Tata
reviewed by Lou Jacobs



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Jump feet first into this relentless hi-octane action thriller, featuring General Garrett Sinclair – somewhat of a hybrid between Lee Child’s “Jack Reacher,” Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry,” and Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon.”

Ever since COVID-19 outbreak, part of Sinclair’s responsibilities has been commanding the counterterrorism task force, and neutralizing threats like Iranian General Dariush Parizad, who has followed in the footsteps of his predecessors bin-Laden, al-Baghdadi and Soleimani. Dariush is now the heir apparent to Qasem Soleimani and is deemed the number-one terrorist in the world and has assumed the mantle of commander of the Quds Force. His hatred of America is personal. As a youth, he witnessed the annihilation of his father by a drone strike during the ill fated Operation Eagle Claw in 1980.

In this unsuccessful attempt to rescue the hostages from Iran, an errant drone hit near his home in Tabas and obliterated his father. The site of devastation was visited by Ayatollah Khomeini who proclaimed that Dariush would be known as The Lion of Tabas. Since then he has progressively risen in the ranks of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard to leadership, with the goal of raining hell onto the “Great Satan” nation of the United States.

A long-term plan was initiated by Soleimani, with the strategic infiltration of the US by “sleeper cells”. They have been in place long enough to establish citizenship, which allowed them to purchase and accumulate an armory of assault weapons, pistols, and ammunition.

Gathered intel through multiple agencies, has linked Parizad with the experimentation and development of agent known as Demon Rain. It has the hallucinogenic properties of LSD with the added effect of potential mind manipulation, which is triggered through images broadcast on the victim’s personal cell phone. It can also be mixed with sarin gas for greater lethality. Although most effective by direct injection, it apparently had been successfully aerosolized for greater impact. It’s potential usage and effect is staggering.

Parizad considers the US ripe for attack. The country has never been so divided and divisive politically and is still reeling on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic. What better time to wreak havoc with the US about to change command – on the precipice of the inauguration of the first woman president.

General A.J. Tata (retired) proves to be a masterful storyteller, and weaves a convoluted, action packed narrative, brimming with authentic action sequences (as only told through the eyes of someone who actually has experienced the raw devastation of war). Tata expertly layers multidimensional characterizations onto both Sinclair and Parizad. The result is a riveting and deadly “cat and mouse” encounter that is truly cinematic and escalates into an exhilarating denouement. In my mind’s eye …. a young Clint Eastwood plays Sinclair while Omar Sharif plays Parizad. Hopefully further exploits of Garrett Sinclair will follow.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an Uncorrected Proof in exchange for an honest review.
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An outstanding start to this new series! Rich well developed characters and a fast-moving story line leaves you breathless and at the edge of your seat in this high-octane action thriller. I couldn’t put it down. This thriller grabs you from the first page and doesn’t give you a moments rest until the last page. I can’t wait to see how this series unfolds.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Chasing the Lion ( A. J. Tata ) is about American Garrett Sinclair and Iranian Parizaa, the Lion of Tabas. Months after his wife died Sinclair is still missing her and perhaps his head isn't as much in the "game" and details as it should be. Mr Tata quickly pulls the reader into the action with lots of edge of your seat moments. I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an early copy to review.

From a cave in Iran to Heidelberg and Japan, General Garrett Sinclair is on the hunt for Dariush Parizad, the Lion of Tabas. As a child, Parizad watched his father die during an American attack. Vowing revenge, he rose in the ranks of the military and has now reached a position that would allow his plan to destroy America to proceed. The cave in Iran gave Sinclair the first look at the effects of Demon Rain, an hallucinogenic that allows its victims to be manipulated remotely through images on their cell phones. With important connections in the US, Parizad has arranged a small attack during the new president’s inauguration. What his partners do not know is that he is also planning a sarin gas attack and simultaneous attacks on the US oil industry.

While Sinclair begins to piece Parizad’s plans together, he is also dealing with the recent death of his wife Melissa. He is supported by a team that is more of a second family. When their operation in Japan goes wrong, his team is torn apart. Sinclair finds proof that Melissa’s death may have been tied to the impending attack. Even as she was dying, her final letter to him reveals a clue to the American conspirators. It is a race against time to get his team back and find Parizad before the inauguration takes place. It is a task made more difficult as he questions who he can actually trust. As he pushes on, thoughts of Melissa reminding him that good wins keeps him going. This is highly recommended for fans of Brad Thor and Brad Taylor. I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin Press for providing this book for my review.