Jack Tate seems to be struggling in this novel

I am normally excited to see a new book from Alex Shaw. Unfortunately, not my reaction to this novel.

The storyline was a regurgitation of previous books. Different characters, different location, same plot.

I do realise that it must be exceedingly difficult to keep the plots fresh and the protagonist popular. However, this failed on all counts.

Elite Reviewing Group received a copy from NetGalley to review.

Total Control is number three in the series featuring Jack Tate, an SAS officer on loan to a special unit at MI6. The plot is unusual and complicated as it concerns highly sophisticated technology and a plot to overthrow the leadership of North Korea. Jack is up against the most formidable opponent he has faced so far. The story is just this side of implausible. Jack’s skills are formidable, but they will be tested to the limit. I would not be surprised if it was made into an action movie.
Jack is a believable character, a flawed human being, but he is good at what he does and determined to succeed at all costs. We get a little more backstory about his time in Iraq, where he first met his adversary Roe. While this would probably be fine as a standalone, I think you would get a better understanding of the main character and the plot if you read Total Blackout and Total Fallout first. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this highly entertaining series. Thanks to HQ Digital and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book by Alex Shaw.
This is the first of Alex's Jack Tate series I have read and I am glad that I did....in fact, I am off to buy the earlier adventures. The story crossed continents and has a fast pace to it with a mixture of cultures which is becoming a bit more prevalent in today's literature. It makes a nice change.
The story is great and I recommend it to the reading public.

I’ve been a fan of Jack Tate series for a while now and was looking forward to read the new instalment in this gripping thriller saga.

Once again, Alex Shaw proves he is one of my favourite authors for thrillers stories and I can’t recommend his books enough.

Jack Tate is on a mission to cease an upcoming war. The story takes us around the world through various countries and many killer scenes. The suspense builds up so much that I couldn’t even breath until we discovered who is behind these unexpected and unknown machinations that only have one target.

I’m really looking forward to see where the author takes us next because after this rollercoaster story, I’m not sure what Tate can overcome. But I’m here for the amazing creativity of the author and I think everyone should read his books.

🆓📖 Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley

A thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced thriller with an interesting plot; lots of twists and turns! A cracking read and another good instalment in the series, highly recommended. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the chance to read and review.

A consistent and talented thriller writer. This one has slightly too many moving parts which does complicate the story and, perhaps, makes it harder work than previous novels.
A cunning plot involving Korean agents may destabilise the world and British and American agents are chasing their tails linking stealth defensive technology to a cunning plan.
The good guys chase down the bad guys, usually a step behind, can Brit agent and ex SAS operative Jack Tate work it all out in time?
Tate is a slightly changed character here, a bit more angry than in previous books, and that felt illogical at times. But good to see the U.K. and US agencies working together, but overall the book doesn’t work as much as I would have hoped

This is the 3rd in the explosive Jack Tate SAS thriller series, it can be read alone but re backstory and getting to know Jack Tate it’s also good to read ‘Total Fallout’ and ‘Total Blackout’
One again we have a real high octane, full on thriller where Jack is tasked with an almost impossible mission and the book follows him as he battles against cyber terrorists amongst others who dont just want to disrupt and cause choas but take over the world with the military sevrets they have, he faces many challenges and the book criss crosses from drama to drama, always tense and always placing the reader in the middle of the action
This book needs a clear head as there are complex characters and situations but the odd minute to get things straight in your reading mind are well
worth it as you enter this fast paced, dangerous and unforgiving world
Love this series and the authors writing and also really like Jack and his unconventional at times ways
A good read

9/10
5 Stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s action packed, fast paced and a gripping page turner. I’d gladly recommend this book and read more like it in the future

An action packed, adrenaline fuelled, gripping story. It's a good thriller that kept me hooked as the plot is well developed and the characters realistic.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Total control had a great plot, great pacing, and a voice that jumps off the page.
Adrenaline charged...an action-packed, twist-a-minute thrill ride.

Jack Tate, MI6 operative and ex-SAS member, is off again, saving the world from an oblivious public, and we couldn’t be in safer hands. When a cyber terrorist surfaces after years in hiding, Jack and his handpicked team are sent to find him. But someone has found him first. And this is just the start of a chase that will test every one of his incredible skills for survival.

I’ve read several books in this series as well as one from the Aidan Snow series, and all are written with the same well thought out plots, fast paced and detailed, and they always leave me wanting the next book right away. Jack’s is a really good character, flawed, not always coming out on top but with grit and determination - just what you want from your leading characters. I like that the themes are always - sometimes scarily - plausible. The relationship between MI6 & CIA are also believable, as well as the ‘plausible deniability’ clause. Well worth a read. 4 1/2🌟

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book. This was an excellent read.
Thoroughly recommended

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

This is a great addition to an already very good series by Alex Shaw. I really enjoyed this read and thought it was very well written and engaging with an all too believable story line. The author certainly knows how to write a cracker of a read and has created such a likeable main character with a good history who I was rooting for throughout. Jack Tate is sent on a mission which fails and has far reaching consequences. But is everything as it seems? I liked the suspense, tension and atmosphere that the author bought to the story through his characters and writing. Compared to the two previous books this one didn’t wow me quite as much as they did, although I’d still want to read future books featuring Jack Tate. If you like books full of action and with conspiracy / thriller themes, I’d recommend you try this, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. If you’ve not read any of this series start from the beginning with Total Blackout so you get to know the main character right from the start.

4.5 stars

A tense thriller with hints of espionage and double dealing.

Jack Tate is unwillingly thrust into a rescue operation when the mind behind an EMP pulse which killed thousands calls for help in return for asylum.

What starts as a simple rescue becomes infinitely more complex as shadowy forces try to prevent the rescue. Jack faces a truly formidable foe, and the clock is ticking on a plot of stunning audacity.

High octane and tense, this is a great book for fans of Jack Tate and Mitch Rapp.