Energy: The Final Crisis [Paperback]

Bill J. McElwain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2006

First, it was George Orwell's '1984'. Now, the next fortune cookie of a book, Energy - The Final Crisis. Written with a unique perspective of a historical commentary about events not yet past, the reader is introduced to more than just high heating costs. Between the covers of this book, you will follow the struggle of several characters as they try to survive or offer a solution to the world, only to be swallowed by a whirlwind of treachery and violence. You will experience the desperation of world powers - scrambling for global dominance, while ever-shrinking fuel supplies threaten their military machines. You will feel provoked at the critical comments of modern politics. You man giggle as the author snubs political correctness, but you will fell a chill when you connect current world tensions - terrorism and the Middle East, to the present. This book was written before September 11, 2001.

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About the Author

Bill J. McElwain, was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He then settled in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, more than twenty-years ago. For most of his life, Bill has studied history, economics and art with the devotion of a scholar. His business and personal experiences are too many to list here. He served his country as a Navy Weapons technician 1980-83. at 23-years of age, he entered politics and ran as a candidate in the 1984 federal election. Later, he operated a successful Financial Planning Practice, and has over 10-years of investment experience. From 13-years of age to the present he paints with oils on canvas. Now, with his first book, he attempts the same with words.

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From Chapter 2

The Canadian reaction was more of an outrage over the environmental impact-especially that which might damage the already near depleted fish stocks in the area. Natural Resources Canada, headed by Minister Thibeault, who always looked as though he had slept in, may very well have at this particular time-he missed the minister's meeting regarding the lost Aurora. When he finally did get in front of cameras and other media sources, he cried foul and was incensed about American companies having disregard for Canadian waters. The minister then went on about lost revenue from the now absent Aurora. This of course didn't help the weakening relations between the two nations.

No Canadian agency seemed to be concerned with the possibility of sabotage; not one official report was filed, other than accusations of the Aurora's mismanagement. The Prime Minister had reportedly made plans to meet with the U.S. regarding maritime security issues, but the meeting was cancelled not long after the comments from Thibeault were made. The relationship between Canada and the U.S. was slowly deteriorating. In the eyes of the U.S., Canada seemed too casual, stubborn and cheap to address security issues. The U.S. felt they carried an unfair load of North American defense responsibilities, and the resentment grew steadily. Canada on the other hand saw the U.S. as domineering and like a teenager before an overbearing parent, the country's politicians made rebellious commentary whenever possible-no doubt to appease the citizens, who were becoming wary of their neighbour to the south.

The year 2001 ushered in events that effected all aspects of the economy and some created some rather interesting foreign affairs issues. While fumbling with these issues, the U.S. government had taking a turn for which destiny would cement a solid course, like a train on steel rails pointing downhill. This course would be the beginning of the end for an empire who's emperor stood drunk at the gates of his great world-waving for all to come in, while his warriors ran roughshod over the communities of earth. It couldn't be long until the Trojan like have-nots, and the mistreated arrived, hearts filled with vengeance-daggers in their teeth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (June 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553690168
• ISBN-13: 978-1553690160
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,071,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)