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Task Force Intrepid
Warfare has changed. The days of the Citizen-Soldier have passed. Battles are now waged with Professionals at the helm. The governments of the world waved the flag of Patriotism to encourage men to fight for the interests of the Elite. Behind it all is the battle for the few. With the world's consumption of precious commodities, the lands that hold them are enveloped in chaos and carnage. Lawlessness reigns and business transactions are done at the business end of an AK-47. Military juntas paralyze the population, raping and plundering the innocents caught in the crossfire. When shareholders find their stocks dropping, the Economic Warriors call upon their Private Armies to refill the coffers. The Gold of Katanga Five men from South Africa, America, Australia and Ireland form a compartmentalized Rapid Reaction Force for the Private Military Company, Security and Logistics World Wide. When one of the world’s largest Mining Company loses two mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the call goes out for the best money can buy. Facing an unknown Rebel entity and Criminal Syndicate, they are dispatched to the war torn region to recover the wealth and hostages that have been taken. Each twist and turn challenges their desire for money and their personal honor.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2011
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January 22, 2012
The first thing that struck me with this book was how much the cover reminded me of the old Commando comic books I used to read as a kid. After burning through the first chapter I knew my initial impression was spot on. The first novel in the Task Force Intrepid series is a ripper, crafted in the same vein as the action novels of post WW2. It's all about tough characters doing impossible tasks, pitched against evil men. It's what I write and it's what I read.
Tharp has a natural ability to tell a story, his technique is rock solid. His characters are well developed, clearly defined and pull you in to the team. His description of the African environment is thorough to the point of being over detailed. In fact the only criticism I have of Tharp's work is the level of detail, at times he sacrifices tempo to give the reader information. Some readers love this, they like to know the intricate details of every move. Me, I like to fill the gaps with my own imagination.
This is a writer that I am going to follow closely, an Indie author that's got the goods. With a bit more polish I expect to see Task Force Intrepid novels up there competing with books from the big publishing houses.
Job well done!
Jack SIlkstone
Author of the PRIMAL series.
PRIMAL Unleashed
Tharp has a natural ability to tell a story, his technique is rock solid. His characters are well developed, clearly defined and pull you in to the team. His description of the African environment is thorough to the point of being over detailed. In fact the only criticism I have of Tharp's work is the level of detail, at times he sacrifices tempo to give the reader information. Some readers love this, they like to know the intricate details of every move. Me, I like to fill the gaps with my own imagination.
This is a writer that I am going to follow closely, an Indie author that's got the goods. With a bit more polish I expect to see Task Force Intrepid novels up there competing with books from the big publishing houses.
Job well done!
Jack SIlkstone
Author of the PRIMAL series.
PRIMAL Unleashed
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