Omega-Alpha [Paperback]

Louis Gallio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

General "Bulldog" Fuller fights to deploy a missile defense system, but espionage, political corruption and a computer virus eventually leads to nuclear disaster.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: AmErica House (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588513416
• ISBN-13: 978-1588513410
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,665,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbar Buhrer, Professional Reviewer, MyShelf.com, February 16, 2002

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Barbara Buhrer (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Omega-Alpha (Paperback)

The world is poised on the brink of nuclear war. Any small incident could set off a disaster.

U.S. President Ryan "Mac" MacDuff consistently states to the public that "there are no nuclear missiles pointed at our people"; that reducing the nuclear threat is one of his highest priorities. Actually, he has been informed by the CIA that China and Russia have tested warheads within the range of the U.S.

General Chet "Bulldog" Fuller, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, admonishes MacDuff to grant more assistance to Taiwan, to stop the security leaks, and to deploy a missile defense system. MacDuff refuses, stating there is no danger and that we must continue our mutual trade policy.

There is a virus in the missile control units supplied to Russia, China and some Middle East nations which could set off the missles at any time. The virus is caused by MacDuff's silent partner, Bill Redding, who hopes to profit from the sale of replacement units.

When China accidentally launches a missile at the U.S., MacDuff swiftly retaliates with an attack on Chinese bases. All out war hangs in the balance.

There is enough excitement and suspense to satisfy even the most demanding reader: political intrigue and scandals, espionage, blackmail, double dealing politicians, assassinations, industrial espionage and sexual misbehavior.

The characters are well-developed. The story is well-constructed and moves along at a fast pace, ending with a few surprises.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting Fiction, Terrifying Implications, November 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Omega-Alpha (Paperback)

The author, Lou Gallio, exposes the haunting fiction of nuclear security and inhumane violence. Critics have made the following comments: "OMEGA-ALPHA" raises the evil crime of terrorism to the level of world politics. Both thriller and enigmatic, it takes the reader on a dazzling journey from China to Syria, from Dallas to the murky nether world of Iran...terrifying in its implications.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enough Excitement and Suspense to Satisfy any Reader!, January 6, 2002

By 

Barbara Buhrer (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Omega-Alpha (Paperback)

The world is poised on the brink of nuclear war. Any small incident could set off a disaster.

U.S. President Ryan "Mac" MacDuff consistently states to the public that "there are no nuclear missiles pointed at our people"; that reducing the nuclear threat is one of his highest priorities. Actually, he has been informed by the CIA that China and Russia have tested warheads within the range of the

U.S.General Chet "Bulldog" Fuller, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, admonishes MacDuff to grant more assistance to Taiwan, to stop the security leaks, and to deploy a missile defense system. MacDuff refuses, stating there is no danger and that we must continue our mutual trade policy.

There is a virus in the missile control units supplied to Russia, China and some Middle East nations which could set off the missles at any time. The virus is caused by MacDuff's silent partner, Bill Redding, who hopes to profit from the sale of replacement units.

When China accidentally launches a missile at the U.S., MacDuff swiftly retaliates with an attack on Chinese bases. All out war hangs in the balance.

There is enough excitement and suspense to satisfy even the most demanding reader: political intrigue and scandals, espionage, blackmail, double dealing politicians, assassinations, industrial espionage and sexual misbehavior.The characters are well-developed. The story is well-constructed and moves along at a fast pace, ending with a few surprises.