Edge Of Tomorrow [Hardcover]

Wolf Wootan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2003

A MOSSAD assassin who has lost her cover, Sydney is hiding in Florida. Syd thinks it's her lucky day when a handsome stranger at the next table helps her dispatch two Iranian terrorists that attack her at a restaurant. She is pleased to find out that Hatch Lincoln is a very rich and powerful man -- CEO of a dozen companies, including the enigmatic Intelligence International, Inc. (Triple Eye). Fearing Syd is still in trouble, Hatch takes her to his Florida mansion. Syd soon finds herself engulfed in Hatch's secret world of intrigue, one of high-tech equipment and weapons used to search out and neutralize terrorists worldwide.

When a Triple Eye employee is killed while buying a mysterious letter from a dig outside Rome, Syd finds herself swept into a dangerous, whirlwind adventure. She accompanies Hatch to Rome to investigate, and while in Hatch's medieval castle, she finds herself fighting along side Hatch against a vicious Italian crime family, the Sicilian Mafia, and a CIA boss who wants Hatch dead. When an assassin's bullet leaves Hatch in a coma, Syd must use all her training, experience, and the high-tech tools of Hatch's empire to find the assassin before he strikes again.

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About the Author

Wolf Wootan, a former Air Force fighter pilot, spent over forty years as an entrepreneur in the computer industry. He has written and edited hundreds of documents and books for clients in high-level government positions and many commercial companies. He lives with his wife in Southern California. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 556 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (November 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595660703
• ISBN-13: 978-0595660704
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,345,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Wolf Wootan, an Air Force all-weather fighter pilot (test pilot, instructor pilot, Flight Commander) during the Korean War, has over forty years experience in the computer industry, always at the leading edge of technology. He focused on joining or forming small, innovative teams and enjoyed contributing to and leading such groups into large, successful organizations. He contributed in all areas including programming, design, documentation, management, marketing, financing, and corporate planning. He has extensive experience in dealing with the highest levels of the military, including the Secretary of the Air Force, Army Vice Chief of Staff, and the Chief of Naval Operations (and intelligence organizations such as the DIA, NSA and CIA). Always in a top management position, he acted as Editor-in-Chief and lead writer for all documents leaving the company. He has written and edited hundreds of documents and books for clients in high-level government positions and many commercial companies. He lives with his wife in Oceanside, California. Prior to entering the Air Force, he attended the University of California at Berkeley (Mathematics, Astrophysics) from 1947 to 1952 and after the Air Force did graduate work at San Jose State in 1956 and 1957.
A member of Sisters in Crime and Private Eye Writers of America (PWA), Wootan has just completed his first private eye novel, Crown's Law, and is in search of a publisher. He is currently writing the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow -- working title: Return of the Assassin.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat entertainment, August 1, 2005

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Roberta M. Austin (Alpharetta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Edge Of Tomorrow (Paperback)

In 2001, Hatch Lincoln has traveled a long way from his days as CIA agent, Bob Hatcher. Hatch is a wealthy man who owns many companies, including Intelligence International, Inc.(Triple Eye). He has known many beautiful woman since the early 1980's when his beloved Kat was killed, but has never felt close enough to any of them for more than a physical relationship.

When Hatch meets Sydney Steppe, a former MOSSAD assassin who has lost her cover, and helps her fight off two terrorists who attack her at a restaurant, he is intrigued by her, as well as being charmed by her beauty. Syd finds herself drawn into Hatch's Triple Eye world of high tech devices and secret missions to flush out terrorism. Hatch and Syd begin a fast paced ride that takes them to many exotic locales, which hide danger behind beauty.

Mr. Wootan's exceptional writing style has the unique ability to appeal to both men and women readers. There are gizmos galore, covert ops and a hefty page count for male readers who are Tom Clancy fans. Female readers will be charmed by the chemistry between alpha hero Hatch and the strong, yet passionate heroine, Syd. Both characters are fully fleshed out and believable. It is refreshing to see a hero and heroine who are a bit more mature and not just twenty-somethings. The story comes alive with rich detail and the pacing is perfect. Although profanity is used, as would befit a novel about terrorism, it is not gratuitous and overdone. Too many authors and screenwriters these days use profanity to the point it is no longer effective, but simply grates on the nerves. Mr. Wootan has a more subtle touch. EDGE OF TOMORROW would make a wonderful action film.

Mr. Wootan's bio states he was an Air Force fighter pilot, has been an entrepreneur in the computer industry and has written and edited for government and commercial companies. That background, along with evident research, makes EDGE OF TOMORROW a highly entertaining book that deserves a wide audience. Mr. Wootan's website says he is working on a sequel. I wish him much success and look forward to reading more by this talented storyteller.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!, April 15, 2005

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Barbara Wright "Barb" (Bolingbrook, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Edge Of Tomorrow (Paperback)

Hatch Lincoln was a NOC (no official cover) assassin for the CIA. He was the most feared assassin in the world. When he was double crossed by someone in the CIA, he started his own business of providing Intelligence to governments. He hired some exceptionally talented individuals who developed fantastic technology and soon his business began to grow. He kept expanding to other related fields and made even more money. Soon he was the richest man in the world. But he never lost his instincts for detecting trouble and finding ways to defeat his adversaries.

When Hatch went to the aid of a woman being abducted by two Iranian terrorists, he had no idea how his life would change. Sydney Steppe was a most unusual woman. Her background included college professor of languages, especially Middle Eastern languages. What very few people knew was that she had also been an assassin for the MOSSAD. She and Hatch are drawn to each other from the very first. Hatch's business has some interesting secrets that could easily costs his life. Since Sydney's meeting and continued relationship with Hatch they seem to go from one life-threatening ordeal to another. How long can they continue and stay alive?

"Edge of Tomorrow" is an exciting spy novel. It takes Hatch and Syd to many parts of the world where they fight bad guys, help the good guys, make use of fantastic, hi-tech spy tools, eat, drink, love, and try to stay alive another day. It is an exceptional spy adventure and will be enjoyed by anyone who likes heart stopping danger, romance, intrigue and hi-tech gadgets.

Barb Wright
Murder and Mayhem Reviewer

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High-tech thriller, March 29, 2005

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Sarge - See all my reviews

This review is from: Edge Of Tomorrow (Paperback)

Edge of Tomorrow by Wolf Wootan is an incredible mix of adventure, mystery, and hi-tech fiction. Since I am an avid fan of all three subjects, I couldn't resist diving into the world of Triple-Eye. Mr. Wootan has the ability to bring a level of technology to his stories while also keeping his readers along for the ride. Other authors have tried and failed where the Edge of Tomorrow succeeded. As a member of the aviation community, I would like to applaud Mr. Wootan for the obvious amount of research necessary to create such a believable and interesting hi-tech background. I found myself actually believing in the possibility of a stealth helicopter hovering over the homes of terrorists undetected. I hope Edge of Tomorrow is just the beginning for Wolf Wootan. I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter in the lives of Hatch and Syd or anything else Mr. Wootan wishes to give us.

Richard Ley
SSgt USMC
Camp Pendleton, CA
HMLA (Helicopter Marine Light Attack) Squadron 369