Nuclear War Thriller

The Doomsday Machine is Ellsberg's hair-raising insider's account of the most dangerous arms buildup in the history of civilization, whose legacy - and renewal under the Obama administration - threatens the very survival of humanity. It is scarcely possible to estimate the true dangers of our present nuclear policies without penetrating the secret realities of the nuclear strategy of the late Eisenhower and early Kennedy years, when Ellsberg had high-level access to them.

Is it worthwhile to invest one hour of your time to learning about nuclear war survival? The devastating events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki proved that there will always be survivors in the aftermath of a nuclear explosion. They did a few things right that made all the difference, and after listening to this short audiobook, you’ll know these critical steps too....

In a world on the brink of nuclear war, one man stands between peace and global chaos. Following the devastating aftermath of a nuclear detonation in the Panama Canal, the world teeters on the edge of war. The Russian president's claims about a hidden Soviet weapons depot in Georgia escalate tensions, pushing the globe closer to the abyss of conflict. Acting U.S. President Jordan Stratton faces a nation in turmoil, grappling with the shadows of recent terrorist attacks and the critical condition of President Maggie Trousdale.

Humanity knows it is not alone in the universe. The War of Succession has been raging for 70 years in the remnants of the old Empire. On one side is the Alliance, and the crew of the Epsilon, on the other, the Coalition. Their fight now threatens the very existence of mankind. Repairs to the Epsilon are underway on Earth while new threats emerge. But more dangerous than any threat on Earth, is the arrival of any unexpected enemy.

Still on the trail of the glowing ghosts, Shane Ryan and Xander Ventura stumble upon a restricted atomic testing ground, where they uncover a horrifying secret. Something sinister lurks beneath the bomb-blasted sands. Something unlike anything they have encountered before....

Earth is now on borrowed time. While Joe Hunt and his team travelling through Alliance territory, Doctor Keegan Beck is left on Earth to manage human/alien relations. In Alliance territory, Joe and his team start to discover that the War of Succession is not what it appears. They lead an investigation to find why the war hasn’t ended and learn that humanity has more in common with the aliens than they could have ever imagined. In Coalition space, plans are in motion that may threaten Earth and could lead to the end of humanity. MORE BOOKS BY DONALD B MCFARLANE The Earth Saga Series:Minus ...

Solo hay un escenario, aparte del impacto de un asteroide, capaz de acabar con el mundo tal como lo conocemos en cuestión de horas: una guerra nuclear. Hasta ahora, nadie fuera de los círculos oficiales ha sabido con exactitud qué sucedería si un estado rebelde lanzara una cabeza nuclear contra el Pentágono. Segundo a segundo y minuto a minuto, estos son los acontecimientos, acciones y protocolos reales que coreografían el fin de la civilización.

“The prophecy! The prophecy! When the end is near, what was wrong will be right, He who was lost in darkness will return covered in light. A master of war from lands far away, Will guide them on the path and show each of them the way. A young girl of strong will, dear to her friend Will never cease the fight, even until the end. Finally, the ghost, a memory from the past He must return to change what was last. Only then can the Angel be saved Before the dead return from their graves.” The chilling words haunt Jacob and his companions as they remain trapped in the depths of Hell. Was ...

The Alliance has arrived. There is uncertainty about the arrival of a substantial alien presence on Earth and its impact on humanity, and its way of life. At the same time, there is fear the Coalition may return. That fear becomes a harsh reality of inter-galactic war when the Coalition returns, in strength. Earth is now on the frontlines of the War of Succession. Joe Hunt and his team now have internal and external threats to Earth. The only option is to travel to the Alliance to learn more about the war and what may be in store for Earth. MORE BOOKS BY DONALD B MCFARLANE The Earth Saga ...

The countdown has begun. Iran stands mere weeks from possessing a nuclear arsenal, its most advanced centrifuges spinning relentlessly in deeply buried, mountain fortresses, and its weaponization program at the shadowy "Rainbow" facility nearing completion. For Israel, the red line has been crossed, the specter of a second Holocaust looming. With the world paralyzed by indecision, Prime Minister Gideon Eshel unleashes the "Samson Gambit"—a breathtakingly audacious, multi-domain assault designed to cripple Iran's nuclear dream and decapitate its fanatical leadership in a single, ...

Earth is occupied. Its citizens living under the constant threat from the Coalition Fleet in orbit. On the surface, Doctor Keegan Beck prepares the final assault to liberate the planet. Meanwhile, Colonel Joe Hunt is with the Alliance, planning to retake the planet, knowing it will come at a cost. All the while, the ancient Zarosian fleet is on the move. It’s destination: Jupiter. MORE BOOKS BY DONALD B MCFARLANE The Earth Saga Series: Minus Epsilon Defiant Order Horizons Remnants of Empire Edge of the Vortex Condition Zero The Battle for Jupiter Standalones: Standish Love in a Time of ...

Changes are happened to Earth. They can't be stopped, and the results will be fatal. An ancient alien fleet is heading towards the Sol System, and with it, the fate of the known galaxy hangs in the balance. The stakes are higher than ever before for our heroes and all of humanity. All the challenges and battles that have been fought until now for Earth mean nothing. This is the battle that will determine the fate of not only humanity, but the galaxy.

The Coalition has seized Earth. Earth has come under attack from a massive Coalition invasion fleet that has come to take resources from the planet that they believe could tip the fate of the War of Succession. In the Etelainen, Joe Hunt plans a daring mission to liberate Earth from the clutches of the Coalition. Doctor Rhea Stokes continues to pursue the conspirators that have dragged the war on in perpetuity for personal gains. On Earth, Doctor Keegan Beck leads a small group of Alliance and human soldiers who must join forces with an unlikely ally to fight back against the Coalition ...

The threat is unprecedented, and the clock is ticking. With one danger gone, an even more deadly hazard emerges, putting humanity's very existence in jeopardy. Joe Hunt has dealt with the Russians, the Coalition, the Conspirators, and the Zorosians, but this next threat, a machine with a singular lethal purpose, will challenge him and all humanity like never before, and if he fails, humankind could lose everything.

A Line Was Drawn. Then It Was Erased. When Russia detonates a second tactical nuclear weapon near the Ukrainian border, the world holds its breath. For President Will Garner, the time for diplomacy is over. The Budapest Memorandum is void. The West must act—or be erased from history. As NATO activates a continent-wide air defense network known as Gold Dome, the balance of deterrence shifts. Hypersonic weapons. AI-guided interceptors. Autonomous drones hunting shadows. In this world, war isn’t just waged—it’s anticipated. Below the surface, the USS Colorado glides through the Black ...

Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are no strangers to international conflict, but this time they’re facing a threat much closer to home. Amena, the young Syrian refugee they have taken into their care, is having trouble settling into her new life in South Carolina. As they all struggle to figure out the bounds of their new life, a fight with Pike sends Amena running to the streets of Charleston, where she befriends a girl and her Serbian guardian who may not be as harmless as they seem.

Two years after the EMP attack, nuclear winter still grips the world. The survivors in Yucca Mountain thought the worst was over—but the war is just beginning. As the radiation levels slowly drop, new enemies rise. From the ashes of civilization, a ruthless jihadist faction has emerged. Seeking to establish an Islamic caliphate in the heart of America, they launch a deadly campaign to seize control of the survivors’ last refuge. For Colonel Thomas Bradley and his people, survival is no longer enough—they must fight back. But when a young woman named Samantha discovers a horrifying ...

Shadow War When CIA operative Corey Pearson uncovers a chilling conspiracy, he finds himself thrust into a deadly game of espionage and betrayal. A Russian sleeper cell leader is orchestrating a catastrophic attack on American soil, but the nature of the weapon remains a terrifying mystery—is it a suitcase nuclear bomb or a lethal virus poised to unleash havoc? As Corey and his elite CIA team race against time to unravel the plot, they navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and hidden agendas. The deeper they delve, the more they realize that the threat is not only ...

This Very Short Introduction looks at the science of nuclear weapons and how they differ from conventional weapons. Tracing the story of the nuclear bomb, Joseph Siracusa chronicles the race to acquire the H-bomb, a thermonuclear weapon with revolutionary implications; and the history of early arms control, nuclear deterrence, and nonproliferation. He also tracks the development of nuclear weapons from the origins of the Cold War in 1945 to the end of Moscow-dominated Communism in 1991, and examines the promise and prospect of missile defense.

A shoulder-launched missile attack on a convoy of vehicles leaving the UN headquarters in New York kills several diplomats, including the American ambassador. Security footage reveals that the killer behind the attack is a disgraced former special forces operative, Mark Alperi. But before US intelligence operatives can catch up with him, Alperi is already onto the next phase of his plan.