‘Warrior Scholar’ author A.J. Tata raises more than $14,000 for USO Fund for Wounded Warriors

by Dave Jackson (Scoop0901) on Thursday, December 11, 2008

Brigadier General and author A.J. Tata A graduate of the United States Military Academy at and -educated, U.S. Army Brigadier General has sold out of books at every signing he has held since the November 25, 2008 release his latest work, .

That is especially good news. Tata has said, “Every dime of royalties from Sudden Threat is going to the United Services Organization Hospital Services Fund to help care for wounded warriors and their families. At the book release alone we sold 172 copies of the book and raised over $11,000 for the troops.”

The founder of the Military Writer’s Society of America, W.H. McDonald Jr. says "Author A. J. Tata has got to have the hottest new action book out on terrorism by far! His newest book “Sudden Threat” sizzles like an over-heated barrel on a M-60 machine gun! There is enough action, suspense, intrigue, death, destruction and dangerous politics for four novels! This book is a winner and will be a definite hit for those who love to read books on the war on terrorism. The book is well crafted and the dialog is alive and moves the plot forward," said McDonald. "But it’s his portrayal of the people in the story that allows the reader to fully visualize them in their minds. Brilliantly crafted book and destined to be a top seller!"

Appearances on Cathy Lewis’ award winning National Public Radio show, , and ’s morning drive-time talk show were definite contributors to what booksellers and book reviewers see as the inevitable rise to the bestseller list for Sudden Threat.

Cathy Lewis described Tata’s book as a “great read” and “captivating.” Both talk show hosts emphasized the fact that Tata has the bona fides to write military thrillers.

Tata has commanded a paratrooper battalion in the , an air assault brigade in the , and was the deputy commanding general of the in Afghanistan in 2006-2007.

Macrini describes Tata as a “Warrior Scholar”, who has not only earned extensive combat experience, but has a Master’s from and was a National Security Fellow at Harvard University’s .

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