In a politically charged environment, Ronald Lump the third, in his final presidential term, has made significant strides in reducing wealth inequality, managing to decrease the influence of the top 1% over the nation's wealth. However, as he prepares to leave office, he faces a troubling reality: the 47 candidates vying to succeed him lack the qualifications necessary to lead effectively. This scenario raises concerns about the future direction of the country amidst ongoing struggles for economic equity.
This is a novel revealing the astonishing underground partnership that changed
the course of history. Facing such danger, the authorities made a decision
that would never have been sanctioned at any other time - it sought to solicit
the help of the country's most high profile and criminal mafia bosses.
After the shooting down of a Korean civilian airliner by a Soviet MiG over Sakalin Island, President Ronald Reagan, who believes his hand is guided by God, seizes the moment and embarks on a non-stop, no holds barred worldwide anti-Soviet campaign. In Moscow the paranoid Soviet Premier, Yuri Andropov, dieing of liver cancer, already has plans in place for a full scale nuclear retaliation if he suspects the Americans of preparing for a first strike. But why was a civilian airliner with a veteran crew aboard who had flown this route many times, so far off course and coincidentally over flying the most secret Soviet missile base in the east? Neither the Soviet mole buried deep within NATO or the CIA secret operative inside the KGB can shed any light on the worsening situation. At the same time, U.S. Naval Intelligence has been stymied by a recurring code word hidden in Soviet communications traffic, code word: RYAN. Lieutenant David Harden is given the task to find out what it means. Unfortunately, Harden has zero field experience and the only clue lies behind the wall in East Berlin. Based on true incidents which occurred in the Fall of 1983, Children of the Nuclear Gods is based on actual events experienced by the author from September to November of 1983 during Operation Able Archer and which have been labelled as the 'Nuclear War Scare'. http: //www.wired.com/2013/05/able-archer-scare/
From the author of the political, historical novels Operation Underworld, The American Way and The Wolves of Calabria comes a tongue-in-cheek look, punctuated with serious overtones, at some of the main events of the past which have strained, shaped and directed the course of Western culture of the Sixties and Seventies. This collection of short stories and essays takes a private and personal POV at various events which, although experienced by the author, have affected tens of thousands. Stories of events meant to shed light on the grass roots effects of organized crime, the industrial collapse of the U.S. and the long range effects of America quitting the Space Race. Events which have two things in common; they were all bad for the people and all politically motivated. Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. - Voltaire
An FBI pre-dawn stakeout in the Central Park Zoo yields results and an industrial spy working for Beijing is captured. The plans he carries contain the decryption code of a new U.S. satellite system which will enable the Americans to reduce transmission latency by 75% thereby increasing the country's economy by billions per annum. Additionally HERMES has the ability to pinpoint any given individual and trace all their known contacts through electronic means all in real time. Although HERMES is intended for use against America's enemies, not everyone in the D.C. establishment sees its use as purely defensive. They immediately realize HERMES' political potential is unlimited. It's 2022 a year after The Galileo Project and NYPD Homicide detective Frank Mahone is back working cases. Across the pond in London Scotland Yard Inspector Nigel Morrissey prepares for retirement while the members of his Special Homicide Investigation Team or the SHIT Squad, decide on a vacation to the Big Apple. But when FBI agent Irina Kuksova discovers who the Chinese spy in the park was, she gets herself suspended & turns to Frank Mahone for help. "No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power." - Jacob Bronowski
Set in 1947, the narrative explores the rise of the Flamingo casino, marking the beginning of the iconic Vegas strip, while the Federal Bureau of Narcotics embarks on a controversial War on Drugs under Harry Anslinger's leadership. Concurrently, a political witch hunt led by Senators Thomas and Rankin targets Hollywood, with Jack Warner battling his writers amidst the decline of the traditional Studio System. The intertwining of organized crime, government initiatives, and the film industry captures a transformative era in American history.
Set against the backdrop of the Y2K scare in 1999, the narrative explores the global response to the anticipated computer virus crisis, highlighting the significant financial investments made to prevent potential chaos. The story delves into the fears and preparations of individuals and organizations as they navigate the uncertainty of the impending millennium, showcasing the societal impact and the technological challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history.
The Italian Wolf, initially classified as a subspecies in 1921, was thought to have vanished after WWII. This fascinating narrative explores the survival and resurgence of this remarkable species, highlighting its ecological significance and the ongoing efforts for its conservation. The book delves into the historical context of the wolf's decline and its eventual rediscovery, offering insights into the resilience of nature and the importance of biodiversity.
Set in 1971, the narrative explores the grim realities of life in the Duncan Avenue Federal Housing Project, where residents face a bleak future with limited escape routes: prison, military service, or death. This stark backdrop highlights the struggles and harsh choices confronting those trapped in a cycle of poverty, emphasizing themes of survival and the search for hope amidst despair.
