Rising Tiger: The Scot Harvath Series, Book 21

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Last update: 12-17-2024


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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

Deadly operative Scot Harvath faces down democracy’s most powerful enemy in #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor’s white-knuckle thriller.

High in the Himalayas, armed with a host of barbaric, improvised weapons, Chinese troops ambush a contingent of highly decorated Indian soldiers. The brutal, hand-to-hand combat lasts for over six hours, destabilizing the already tenuous relationship between the two nuclear neighbors.

Fearful of the global consequences of engaging Beijing head-on, countless United States administrations have passed the buck. But when a covert American diplomat tasked with negotiating an Asian version of NATO is murdered on the streets of Jaipur, doing nothing is no longer an option. It is time to unleash Scot Harvath.

Thrust into a completely unfamiliar culture, with few he can trust, the danger begins to mount the moment Harvath lands in India. Amidst multiple competing forces and a host of deadly agendas, it is nearly impossible to tell predator from prey. With democracy itself hanging in the balance, Harvath will risk everything to untangle the explosive plot and bring every bad actor to justice.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Musicfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another top stellar performance from Thor
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
    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.
  • William de Rham
    4.0 out of 5 stars A solid espionage thriller.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
    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.
  • MollyRoxie
    5.0 out of 5 stars read book highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
    Great book highly recommended. If you love, action suspense, and a great ending this is the book you want to read
  • margaret banta
    5.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT MISS THIS SUPER WONDERFUL READ!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
    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.
  • Thomas D. John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Great book. Right out of today’s headlines.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
    Brad Thor is simply in the zone. The challenge in writing geo-political thrillers is to keep it fresh, accurate, and interesting. Exploring the relationship between India, Pakistan, and China, was all three. China, as we know, has global dominance as its goal, and this book goes into China’s plans, in depth. China is currently in the process of colonizing Africa, and considers India a threat. This book takes us inside a Nation I know little about, India, and it is a great read. Clearly Brad Thor did his research, as we get word pictures of what Scot Harvath experiences as he pursues the killer of an American diplomat. It was a great read I found difficult to put down. Great characters made the book even more fun. Brad Thor is a master of his craft.
  • Sharron Grodzinsky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    Good characters and lots of intrigue and action mostly in foreign countries. A fast paced well thought out and believable thriller.
  • Gatorman
    5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
    As advertised and on time

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