Background
Michael F. Hatch was born on October 26, 1947, in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. He is the son of William George Hatch and Dorothy Lucille (Nugent) Hatch.
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
University of Wisconsin—Madison
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh
(Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons, the first of the Attacks ...)
Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons, the first of the Attacks on America, Mike Hatch Terrorism Series, is an action-packed suspense thriller in the style of Tom Clancy, Ken Follett and Jack Higgins. David Meyer, a genius and madman obsessed with revenge, joins forces with a Central American dictator to construct atomic weapons. CIA Agent Nick Barber and FBI Agent Sally Stein capture the first weapon and, in an exciting central climax, battle the terrorists and disable a second weapon just prior to detonation in the city of Chicago. Risking her life, a CIA mole in Central America transmits information about the remaining weapons using a new code that is impossible to decipher if intercepted. Under orders from their superiors, Barber and Stein lead a team of Navy SEAL and Army Special Forces commandos into Central America to destroy the remaining weapons and the facility where they were constructed. It's heart-stopping action all the way as, aided by local rebels, they experience a series of narrow escapes interwoven with exciting gun battles. Using high-tech assault weapons and explosives as well as traditional garrotes, knives and cunning they complete their mission, but not without cost. In the exciting concluding scenes, the highest level top secret orders are executed. Mike Hatch has completed and published a sequel, Take It To The Limit, the most exciting account of air terrorism ever written. He is at work on the third in the series. “Hatch’s plots sound like standard newspaper headlines…compelling…” --Chicago Tribune “A great new writer of thrillers” --Greg Gerrison, National Commentator WIBC Radio, Indianapolis “Horseshoes & Nuclear Weapons is as current as tommorrow's headlines. Hatch has the touch." --Mark Berent, nationally acclaimed author of the USAF/Green Beret Vietnam Air War Series “Horseshoes & Nuclear Weapons and Take It To The Limit are must reads for thrillers fans.” --Dr. Stephen Mason, University of California Radio "Hatch is better than Tom Clancy" --Lt. Colonel Gordon Gremillion The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. “I’ve been a fan of thriller authors for years and Mike Hatch is one of the best I’ve ever read.” --Paxton Mills, Director, KIMN Radio, Denver "I thoroughly enjoyed Horseshoes & Nuclear Weapons." --Henry Holden, aviation author/publisher "Readers will delight in references to Chicago locales in Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons." --Jo Zorr, The Oshkosh Northwestern "A wonderful piece of work. I couldn't put Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons down. It's an exciting page turner." --Robert Whittaker, military author/publisher " Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons is Spine tingling..." --Paulette Kilmer, The Reporter " Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons and Take It To The Limit are great reads backed by superb technical research..." --C. J. Koehler, Mystery Novelist
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H8G41A/?tag=2022091-20
1997
(Take It To The Limit, the second novel of the Attacks on ...)
Take It To The Limit, the second novel of the Attacks on America, Mike Hatch Terrorism Series, is an action-packed suspense thriller in the style of Tom Clancy, Ken Follett and Jack Higgins. It is the most exciting account of air terrorism ever written! A European Baron dealing in international illegal arms loses an important nerve gas shipment on the Mediterranean Sea. His ship and its deadly cargo are captured during an action-packed US Navy SEAL commando raid. To save his family fortune, the Baron takes even more sinister work. He agrees to plant a bomb aboard a Boeing 747 bound from Chicago to London. The Baron hires a disgruntled airline employee and they develop a devious and clever way to plant the bomb. The horror of the disaster for those on board is depicted as the bomb detonates during flight over Canada. FBI Agent Sally Stein and CIA Agent Nick Barber continue a tumultuous romance as they track the air terrorism to its evil source. Will they be in time to prevent a second bombing attempt on a flight originating at Los Angeles International Airport? Closing scenes find Sally and Nick in a desperate firefight at a gangster’s plush north woods hideway. Follow the breathtaking action on the high seas and in exotic locales across Europe and North America. Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons, the gripping account of a nuclear terrorist attack on America is the first in the series. Mike is at work on the third in the series. “Hatch’s plots sound like standard newspaper headlines…compelling…” --Chicago Tribune “Take It To The Limit is an excellent book, couldn’t put it down, read the whole thing on an eight hour flight.” --Richard Kunicki, Deputy Chief of Security O’Hare Field Airport “A great new writer of thrillers” --Greg Gerrison, National Commentator WIBC Radio, Indianapolis “Horseshoes & Nuclear Weapons is as current as tommorrow's headlines. Hatch has the touch." --Mark Berent, nationally acclaimed author of the USAF/Green Beret Vietnam Air War Series “Horseshoes & Nuclear Weapons and Take It To The Limit are must reads for thrillers fans.” --Dr. Stephen Mason, University of California Radio "Hatch is better than Tom Clancy" --Lt. Colonel Gordon Gremillion The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. “Take It To The Limit, a thriller that throbs on every page; whips the reader around the world chasing bad guys; he mixes Tom Clancy and Ian Fleming and spins a great yarn.” --Review in The Book Reader “I’ve been a fan of thriller authors for years and Mike Hatch is one of the best I’ve ever read.” --Paxton Mills, Director, KIMN Radio, Denver "Readers will delight in references to Chicago locales in Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons." --Jo Zorr, The Oshkosh Northwestern "A wonderful piece of work. I couldn't put Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons down. It's an exciting page turner." --Robert Whittaker, military author/publisher " Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons and Take It To The Limit are great reads backed by superb technical research..." --C. J. Koehler, Mystery Novelist
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SHJCIM/?tag=2022091-20
1998
Michael F. Hatch was born on October 26, 1947, in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. He is the son of William George Hatch and Dorothy Lucille (Nugent) Hatch.
Hatch obtained Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin—Madison in 1972. In 1976 he received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh.
Hatch held different positions during his career - he worked as a farm hand, fruit picker, mechanic, machinist, race car driver, industrial engineer, computer programmer, business executive and management consultant. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh from 1993. He teaches computer science and computer-based business logistics there.
Michael F. Hatch is the author of several “techno-thriller” novels under the name Mike Hatch; his first publication of fiction is the 1997 work titled Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons. In addition, Hatch has authored the nonfiction volume Production and Inventory Control Handbook—Manufacturing Resource Planning. Hatch completed a sequel to Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons titled Take It to the Limit, also publishing another volume in the series.
(Horseshoes and Nuclear Weapons, the first of the Attacks ...)
1997(Take It To The Limit, the second novel of the Attacks on ...)
1998Hatch is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and the American Production and Inventory Control Society.
Hatch married Barbara Florence Plummer on July 30, 1966. They have 3 children - Michelle, Robert and Nicholas.