Reaper: Ghost Target is the first installment in a thriller fiction series co-authored by Nick Irving and retired Brigadier General A.J. Tata. Published in 2018, the novel introduces Vick “The Reaper” Harwood, a U.S. Army sniper whose skills are tested in high-stakes counterterrorism missions.
Nick Irving is a former U.S. Army Ranger sniper, memoirist, and media personality. A.J. Tata is a retired U.S. Army general, author, and national security commentator. Together, they launched a military-thriller series blending Irving’s real-world sniper expertise with Tata’s storytelling.
The novel follows Vick Harwood, a sniper who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens U.S. national security. Harwood must navigate betrayal, terrorism, and the moral weight of his profession. Drawing from Irving’s real-life sniper experience, the story emphasizes authenticity in tactics and combat.