The Cold War is supposedly long over. Yet the great "peace dividend" has not paid off, leaving the world's economies in trouble. Sinister pressures build abroad as leaders seek to direct their disgruntled populations away from domestic difficulties. The U.S. is not immune, facing a dire recession of its own. This puts enormous pressure on our American president to cut the defense budget drastically, creating deep divisions in the military, his own cabinet and even his family. The weakening of the U.S. military creates an unexpected opportunity for a formidable tyrant bent on world domination. Using secret biological and physics technologies so far advanced that they make nuclear weapons as ineffective as firecrackers, he blackmails America. But the U.S. still has a few tricks of its own. From the depths of American military research laboratories, the president draws on technology that most people think exists only in comic books. A complicated cat-and-mouse strategic game begins a game of move and countermove, of threat and bluff as the U.S. president tries to defend our nation against its greatest threat since World War II. If the wrong country wins, the light of liberty goes out for a thousand years. The novel takes place in the near future nearer than you think.
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E.G. Ross's mastery of strategic capabilities propels his novel's scary scenario into a too-realistic nightmare. A MUST read for anyone "bearish" on the Reds -- Karen Reedstrom, editor, Full Context
This book picks up speed like a runaway train roaring down a mountain. If you think the cold War is over and all of those dismantled nuclear weapons have made the world safe, you better read this book. E.G. Ross blends a resurgent Russia with military technology found in today's laboratories to produce a thought-provoking picture of war in the near future. Don't plan on reading this book if you have to go to work the next day because you won't sleep until you finish it. -- Harold Hough, award-winning author of Satellite Surveillance
Want to bet your life that the Soviet Union is dead, and permanent peace is at hand? Tom Clancy has a competitor in defense expert E.G. Ross, whose chilling technothriller is an urgent warning to those who would cut defense for domestic political expediency -- urk Pearson and Sandy Shaw, international best-selling author-scientists
This book picks up speed like a runaway train roaring down a mountain. If you think the cold War is over and all of those dismantled nuclear weapons have made the world safe, you better read this book. E.G. Ross blends a resurgent Russia with military technology found in today's laboratories to produce a thought-provoking picture of war in the near future. Don't plan on reading this book if you have to go to work the next day because you won't sleep until you finish it. -- Harold Hough, award-winning author of Satellite Surveillance
Want to bet your life that the Soviet Union is dead, and permanent peace is at hand? Tom Clancy has a competitor in defense expert E.G. Ross, whose chilling technothriller is an urgent warning to those who would cut defense for domestic political expediency -- urk Pearson and Sandy Shaw, international best-selling author-scientists
From the Publisher
Why would a publishing house that is best known for its non-fiction books of historic interest want to take a chance on bringing out a novel? The author, E. G. Ross, has quite a following in his non-fiction work, editing newsletters for defense and economic markets.
It wasn't such a giant leap of faith to believe that his newsletter readers would be intrigued by his fast-moving, well-written military thriller. It worked! Early notices in "Understanding Defense," "The Objective American," and "The Positive Economist Bulletin" generated an encouraging number of orders requesting custom autographs. Positive feedback from these readers has been overwhelming, and they are eager to read the sequel.
Another factor helped mitigate our risk in accepting Ross's first manuscript. Earlier in his career, Ernie had been a radio personality, and he is still at ease with the public. His booksigning events and other live author forums are popular, and he handles media interviews with aplomb. It's a joy to arrange his personal appearances, knowing that everyone will have a good time.
The Internet has made a surpising difference,too. Engels Extension appeals to readers who are intrigued with emerging technology, and who enjoy "what if?" e-mail conversations. Groups of readers are now enjoying on-line exchanges about the book.
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Tom Clancy, move over!,
By Bob Yesbek "Bob Yesbek" (Rehoboth Beach, DE) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Engels Extension (Paperback)
Tom Clancy, move over! E. G. Ross' ENGELS EXTENSION is as fast moving and exciting a techno-thriller as it is thoughtful and disturbingly prophetic in its political commentary. Hidden among the antimatter weapons, lasers and cloaking devices of the next century, a refreshing commentary on the dangers of today's politically-correct "feelgood" philosophy runs throughout the book. The danger of losing our freedom is ever-present; and it is the power of the independent mind and the unlimited abilities of man, unfettered by guilt-ridden rhetoric, that ultimately saves America from total destruction. There are lessons on many levels, and Engles Extension is an exciting and action-filled way to learn them. It's a must read---be sure to schedule some time, because you won't be able to put it down.
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technically accurate and thrilling writing,
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Based on my 50 years of professional experience in strategic warfare, Ross is to be congratu- lated for the technical accuracy of this book. In addition, the literary style is excellent. The style is so exciting and compelling that it is difficult to put the book down. It is reminiscent of Tom Clancy's novels. While the "cold war" is often portrayed as finished, in much of the current media presentations, this novel illlustrates the many threatening scenarios that can arise out of a world that is supposedly at peace. Again, an excellent historic and real presen- tation.
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Engels Extension grabbed my attention right from the start. International intrigue, advanced weaponry, human conflict -- all there. I wish that those high in the present U.S. Adminisration would read it and ponder.I'm looking forward to its sequel -- hope it will be available (from AMAZON) soon.
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