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Edge Of Tomorrow

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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.

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

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

If you are in for a book that makes you feel like grabbing a smoke and taking off in a state-of -the-art plane with a sexy secret agent to right the world, then the Edge Of Tomorrow will get you there. The book is an intriguing combination of fast paced romance and state-of-the-art action adventure. The characters move in a setting of current day world politics to confront a terrorist enemy using the latest "not yet in production" military technology. The author obviously has a great imagination that must be linked to in-depth knowledge of forefront technology. He also must possess a great deal of experience in high roller romance and the entire atmosphere that comes with serious jet setting. If you are looking for a can't put it down book, the Edge Of Tomorrow" is a must read.

Have just completed reading "Edge of Tomorrow" by Wolf Wootan. Where has this author been hiding? He has really done his research for this fast-moving story of intrigue and adventure and it is among the best I have ever read. No one will guess the ending. A complete surprise! Wootan has assembled a cast of characters that seem like real people, and the dialog is exceptional. Cannot wait for further adventures of Hatch, Syd, and the team of Triple Eye.

Detective John H. Von Braunsberg, Ret,
Criminal Intelligence Sq., NCPD-NY

Anyone who reads thrillers or romantic suspense novels will want to read this fascinating adventure. It's like a ride on a runaway train. Its antiterrorism theme is both compelling and appropriate for today's international climate. Most characters ("bigger than life" some call them) in high-tech spy novels are often two-dimensional (flat). Wootan has deftly developed his characters into three-dimensional real people: they go to piano bars; they sing; they dance; they do real people things. The reader has a chance to evaluate their value systems and their morality. The characters and scenes are so well-drawn that I could not only visualize the characters, but also the settings they lived in. The dialog is crisp and matches the speaker. I felt as if I were in the room with them. Everything is so real. The people, the places, the action. Do not start this book unless you can allot time to read it. It is impossible to put down. The climatic ending caught me by surprise. Breathtaking! Move over Ludlum and Coonts!

A friend told me about this book, highly recommending it. Once I started it, I found myself reading until 3 A.M. every night. Hatch and Syd are the most exciting and interesting spies I have ever read about. Their adventures span the globe: Florida, Rome, Istanbul, Iran, Israel, Greece, Sicily. The descriptions of these places were as fascinating as the violent situations the heroes found themselves in. The exciting adventures are a backdrop for a heart-pounding love story. My kind of book! I hated when it ended. It would make a great movie.

"EDGE OF TOMORROW"IS A GREAT READ. A REAL PAGE TURNER.I FOUND IT HARD TO PUT DOWN. I WANTED TO CONTINUE WITH THIS FAST MOVING ADVENTURE.I HAVE READ MOST OF TOM CLANCY'S WORK AND CONSIDER THE "EDGE OF TOMORROW" AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER.I HOPE MR. WOOTAN WILL CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK. I LOOK FORWARD TO HIS NEXT BOOK.

A real page turner! Hard to put down! From beginning to end, Wolf Wootan's new spy thriller is an enormously fast-paced read. Hatch Lincoln and Sydney Steppe are fascinating heroes and the author's knowledge of the high-tech world we live in puts him on par with the best of Clancy. I can't wait for the next book to come from the pen of this extremely talented writer.

Shirley Stanley, avid reader of thrillers.

Wolf Wootan is a man of many talents himself, having worked for forty years in the computer industry, including publishing documents and books for clients in the government. He is also a former Air Force fighter pilot. He lives in Southern California.

Sydney Steppe is a woman for all seasons. Having earned a Ph.D. at Harvard, she speaks many languages, has been a member of MOSSAD, the intelligence for Israel, where she carried out assassinations of a terrorist group that was responsible for the death of her parents in a bus explosion. Sydney is in Florida, trying to forget the dangerous part of her life, but the terrorists are there to try to make her remember. She attracts the attention of Hatch Lincoln, himself a former CIA assassin who has made billions by forming his own intelligence company. Little does he know that Syd will figure in his future and come in handy in a fight:

"'Good shooting, Syd! Or should I say ANNA? Shadow-4 is in the air. They should be overhead in a minute. Let's try to take him alive, see who sent him. We can guess who, but I would like to verify it,' answered Hatch. 'This could provoke me into some very lethal action, and I want to be sure who the target is.'"

Put together a sexy professor and a "hunk" of a spy and you get the connection between Sydney Steppe and Hatch Lincoln (and all his aliases). Their talents leave audiences jealous; their looks are everything the reader could hope for; and their missions are of the highest caliber.

Edge of Tomorrow is a gripping and entertaining spy story with nods to James Bond and Tom Clancy. It is a touching love story of two people who have been forced to live on the edge and have lost loved ones. Finally, it is a rip-roaring and bawdy tale of excitement and adventure sure to keep the reader's nose stuck to the book. Wolf Wootan knows whereof he speaks. He has a great sense of humor; real knowledge of weaponry and special ops; ties in his experience with computers for a humdinger of a denouement; and has enough lovely sex scenes to make a nun blush. His description of exotic locales where the action moves is superb. Wootan is a great writer who should keep it up in this genre...no pun intended!

Shelley Glodowski
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