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He could walk away a hero... but for which country?
Dr. Ross Shaheen is the embodiment of the American dream.
Born in Tehran and naturalized as a U.S. citizen, Ross built his life -- and his loyalty -- in America. He rose to the pinnacle of American science as Director of Nuclear Science at the legendary Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. To Ross Shaheen, there is no ambiguity: he is an American.
And America is his home.
But behind the secured doors of his office lies a secret that could shatter the world.
A Weapon That Leaves No Crater
Ross is the architect of BLIND SCORPION -- a classified supercomputer capable of simulating full-scale nuclear detonations with terrifying precision. No test sites. No fallout. No signatures for inspectors to find. Whoever controls Blind Scorpion can perfect a nuclear weapon without ever setting foot underground.
It is the most dangerous technology ever created.
And powerful enemies know Ross controls it.
The Trap Is Set
Ross's life begins to unravel during what should have been a harmless weekend getaway to Las Vegas. There, he is approached by Kazem Dowlat, a polished and menacing "purchasing agent" for Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
The message is chillingly simple:
Iran wants Ross Shaheen back.
They want him to bring Blind Scorpion with him -- and finish the work that will turn Iran into an untouchable nuclear power.
Ross refuses.
He believes some lines must never be crossed.
That's when the pressure escalates.
A Global Shadow War
What begins as a single refusal sets off a chain reaction Ross never sees coming. Powerful intelligence services across the world suddenly take an interest in him -- and in the technology only he can control. Allies watch him just as closely as enemies. Some want to recruit him. Others want to silence him. And all of them believe they are acting to prevent something far worse.
Ross soon realizes he is no longer a scientist protected by credentials and clearances. He is a liability. A prize. And a problem powerful nations are willing to solve by any means necessary.
One Man. One Choice. One World at Stake.
As pressure closes in from every direction, Ross is forced into a nightmare where loyalty, survival, and morality collide. Trapped in a world of covert deals, betrayals, and hidden agendas, Ross must decide how far he is willing to go to stop a catastrophe no one can publicly acknowledge.
Readers of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Stephen Hunter, John Le Carre will enjoy this fast-paced, international spy thriller.
5 Stars! Fast paced and suspenseful, it features a surprising range of highly likable characters... a thoroughly well-researched book by a person in the know." - Claude Forthomme, former United Nations worker.
5 Stars! "Suspense, intrigue, and betrayal - the game of spy versus spy where corruption, espionage and the quest for the ultimate power rule, governments have their ways, and Iran is no exception." - Dii, Amazon Top 500 Super Reviewer.
5 Stars! "I found it impossible to put down. Thrilling, suspenseful as it dove into the world of espionage among world powers. Fast paced and based loosely on world events of WMD's." - Jeff Mattice, Book Reviewer.
5 Stars! "Masterpiece! Timely, fast paced and hard to put down. Would make a helluva movie!" - Fred Bowditch, Book Reviewer.
5 Stars! "What interests me more is the depth of his knowledge (clearly the author has a passion for it) about nuclear technology and how people can use it to destroy things. In addition to that, we have many big players in the book: MOIS, Mossad, US and Russia, all in it for various reasons." - Ailyn Koay, Book Reviewer.
(Note: This book was previously published as Mushroom in the Sand. Please do not purchase this title if you have already read that book).
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