Rogue Threat

by Aiden Rocke

Book Overview

Whatever happened to Iraq's weapons of mass destruction? In this thriller ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a divided America has overcommitted its armed forces to foreign lands-and has a ruthless... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595370942
• ISBN13: 9780595370948
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fiction or Prediction? A 5++++Read!

Rogue Threat by Aiden Rocke--Fiction or Prediction? Other than for sleeping and eating, I read Rogue Threat straight through! I think the most chilling thing about this book is that the beauty of the author's words (e.g., "The ferns and shrubs reached up toward him like the hands of begging children." P. 84) are used for such a terrifyingly real chain of events! Every reader will immediately be caught up in the story and realize that this may very well be a book predicting our future. Two sets of brilliant, brave brothers--Jacques and Henri Ballantine and Zachary and Matt Garrett, all fighting for countries they love. The Ballantine brothers had their names changed when their parents moved to France, but when they were old enough, they returned to their homeland to fight for their close friend, Hussein. It was there in Iraq that Lieutenant Zachary Garrett captured General Jacques Ballatine and during their struggle, Garrett had killed Henri as he rushed to aid his brother. Jacques was never able to forget the sight of his brother's head being blown apart as he ran to save him. Matt Garrett, recovering from wounds received in the Philippines years later, also had nightmares, memories, and anger as the result of not being able to save his brother Zachary, who had been killed during combat against Al Qaeda rebels. Hatred and anger over the loss of loved ones are not soon forgotten or forgiven. Worldwide hatred has become the norm. This story of two sets of brothers is merely a typical example. Jacques Ballantine sought revenge; he would make Zachary Garrett understand what he had done by killing his brother. Revenge was always in the back of his mind, controlling his actions. And when Hussein asked him to continue his fight, even if he himself were captured or killed, Jacques agreed. He moved to Canada and started a fishing service. Flying a unique stealth-like small plane, he was able to work year in and year out to bring in supplies and build the complex necessary to fulfill his assignment. He became a major power force, more dangerous than either Hussein or Bin Laden, "because he not only had means, motive and the courage of his convictions, but he was on nobody's screen." (p.17) And even when Jacques learned that Zachary was already dead, his revenge turned toward Matt Garrett. Matt Garrett had a visitor, Peyton O'Hara, a beautiful, tough woman who rode in on a Harley Davidson Fatboy, and who had been sent by the Vice-President of the United States. She wanted to find out all he knew about the Predator project (eighteen lost unmanned aerial vehicles). Had he seen them in China? Did he know where they were? Matt was still recovering from his injuries and was now being considered by the President to serve as a special assistant to the CIA Director. Matt kept quiet, not willing to share with this stranger--until the Vice-President phoned and directed him to meet him at the Dulles Airport in an hour. "Bizarre," Matt murmured,

Terrorist Novel Delivers a Knock Out Blow!

Rarely has one novel so captured my attention from the opening pages. Author Aiden Rocke delivers us a real knockout punch with his debut terrorist thriller "Rogue Threat". He does not wade through the pages but plows right ahead and into the story plot right from the beginning. His writing style is easy to follow and it is packed with adrenaline and action. It will be hard for the reader to put down once they start reading it. The story deals with side issues such as brotherly love and revenge but the main plot makes 9-11 pale by comparison. We are talking some full scale mass destruction that is not so far fetched and that is what should scare the hell out of the readers. It is not such a fantasy plot as it appears. That realism makes the story plot move at greater speeds through the reader's brain and emotionally hook them into what is happening. There is a mystery man whose life has been saved and who is programmed to kill a terrorist. He doesn't know who he is nor does he recall his past but his enemies know all too well. The author takes us along on his mission as we jump out of an airplane with him and begin our hunt for the "bad guys". There is enough action in this book for four novels and enough twists and turns to delight all fans of thriller novels. But the heart of the book is in the author's well developed characters. They are alive and feel like real people. His bad guys are really bad and the heroes are not perfect. However, you will find yourself rooting for Matt Garrett, our former CIA operative as he puts the pieces of the puzzle together and discovers a conspiracy. The story is riveting entertainment at its best! One of the very best thriller novels I have read this year. The writer has talent and one can only speculate how great his next novels will be like; but this one is a must read book. It receives the MWSA's top book rating of FIVE STARS. Posted on Book Review Pages Military Writer's Society of America

Review for Rogue Threat

It is a rare occasion that I would purchase an action-thriller novel, much less spend time reading a selection from this genre. However, Rogue Threat captured my interest from the beginning, and I found myself spellbound for hours at a time. The author's style of writing allows the reader to enter the notorious and sadistic world of war and international conflict, while gaining a glimpse into the complexities grounded within an individual's political and personal agendas. Rocke takes you inside the minds of each character, allowing the reader to develop a deep sense of compassion or distrust for each. The author also provides the reader with an uncanny understanding and awareness of violent predators within the mist of our society through a series of twists and unimaginable dilemmas. Rogue Threat is a vital reading for those individuals whose quest is to understand the dynamics of the political, international arena. Because of his ability to captivate readers, I personally believe that we will be reading more of Rocke's work. If only he could materialize Matt...

Great read

Aiden Rocke knows something about the real terror threat that faces America. He brings the threat into the streets of the U.S. and realistically details the account of how it could happen. Clancy like, without getting bogged down in the irrelavent minutae. The characters come to life as this book takes you on a wild ride.

Action, Suspense, Purpose ... Best Book I've Read This Year

It's not too often today that I find a book that is both a page turning thriller and a meaningful commentary on society. Aiden Rocke has pulled the hat trick though and fills Rogue Threat full of fast paced action, edge of your seat suspense, and a meaningful message. Matt Garrett, a hero that men will wish to emulate and women will wish was available, is pulled into the middle of a fiendish plot by the beautiful Peyton O'Hara, a political appointee working for the Vice President. Garrett learns that Jacques Ballantine, a former Iraqi General from the first gulf war, is behind the treachery that confronts the nation. Garrett's dead brother, killed in the Global War on Terrorism, has a startling link to Ballantine's past that brings a scandal from the 1st Gulf War to the fore. Garrett and O'Hara are in trouble from the starter's gate and determining who to trust is as important as stopping what is surely to come next. The nanotechnology angle is fascinating, primarily because it is a capability that scientists and researchers are experimenting with today. This book keeps you turning the pages and leaves you pondering the very important questions the book poses. Is there a divergence between the citizen and the state? What is a citizen's responsibility to the nation? With the New York Times leaking state secrets to the world, including our enemies, Rocke's book is especialy poignant. Rocke shows us that the country is at a fork in the road, and Yogi Berra's solution "to take it" won't last much longer. The characters in the book are vivid and the prose is fast paced. Reads much like a screenplay. Very strong recommendation from this Georgian