Government Mysteries

A military revolt in southeastern Russia puts a former hard-line Soviet leader in command of a ballistic missile submarine and its arsenal of nuclear weapons. His goal: re-ignite the communist revolution, and recapture the might and glory of the fallen Soviet Union. Without warning, Russia, Japan, and the United States become hostages in a scheme of international nuclear blackmail. When the warheads start falling and people begin dying, no one can pretend that it's a bluff.

Almost everything has been invoked to account for Trump's victory and the rise of alt-right, from job loss to racism to demography - everything, that is, except popular culture. In The Sky Is Falling best-selling cultural critic, Peter Biskind, dives headlong into two decades of popular culture - from superhero franchises such as the X-Men and the Avengers and series like The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones to thrillers like Homeland and 24 - and emerges to argue that these shows are saturated with the values that are currently animating our extreme politics.

Power plants destroyed. Religious zealots or eco-terrorists? Who is he fighting? His mission is to save the country from eco-terrorists. Those who will stop at nothing to break fossil fuel’s stranglehold on the world’s economies. She has dedicated her life to saving the world from the devastating effects of climate change. Is her vast wealth enough to make a difference? A mysterious text message and a senseless attack at a football game beg the question, who are the terrorists? Religious zealots or eco-nuts? Who, exactly, is he fighting? Can he stop them before it's too late? She thinks...

In the dead of night, a man’s body is found strapped to a chair in Glasgow’s Elder Park, his identity unknown. As forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod examines the scene, the violence on display suggests a gangland feud could be the cause. At the post-mortem, a bullet engraved with a snake’s head is found in the man’s stomach, lending weight to the theory. Elsewhere in the city, a major Hollywood movie is being filmed but comes to a standstill when its lead actor is reported missing. As the news spreads, Police Scotland believe the two cases may be connected.

RIVER RISING is a novel that tells a captivating story of Matt Nagle’s passionate quest to protect South Carolina's cultural history and environment. Through intricate storytelling, it delves into the conflicts between corporate interests, governmental regulations, and environmental activism. The characters portray contrasting viewpoints about the state's infrastructure and those deeply troubled by the implications for affected communities. River Rising masterfully weaves together themes of love, preservation, and the impact of human actions on nature.”

The discovery of a deadly virus being smuggled across the border pits FBI Special Agent James Mason and his strike force against an unknown adversary hell-bent on humanity’s destruction. In a desperate effort to contain the pathogen, they launch a predawn raid, only to find that their enemy knows they’re coming...and it’s not about to be taken alive. An explosion rips through the building, killing the majority of Mason’s team, including his partner and mentor.

In the bustling heart of Sydney, where the iconic harbour ferry connects the city's shores, Detective Sergeant Natalie Campbell is called to investigate when a body is pulled from the water - an apparent suicide that doesn't add up. What begins as a straightforward drowning soon reveals something far darker lurking beneath the surface of Sydney's corporate world. When the victim is identified as David Garton, a quiet accountant whose meticulous nature led him to discover financial irregularities at his shipping company, Natalie must navigate both the complex currents of Sydney Harbour and ...

When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland’s west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim’s mouth. Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground.

Our humanity has long since been exceeded by the power of the wicked witches of science and government to destroy all life with nuclear weapons, alter our DNA and control our minds with psychotropic drugs and our lives with media lies. Our thoughts and conjectures about life and the universe are often based on assumptions, unproven theories, hearsay, rumors and misinformation. Decisions we make in life may be based on ancient attitudes and archaic practices

What if the government said that your missing wife never existed? Intrigue and conspiracy from Munich to the burning sands of Saudi Arabia. "As he sat there, he became one gigantic spasm. His body jerked involuntarily, without interruption, and he began to spin. The world was upside down, sideways—because what couldn't possibly be, inexplicably was. Blobs of perspiration fell onto the book. B.J. slammed it shut. He pushed the terrible pages aside. He was in such a state that the librarian looked up at him from across the room, frowning disapproval his way as sharp as Arabian swords. But ...

The Glass Archive The key opened the door. Now, it unlocks something far worse. Still reeling from the revelations of her husband’s secret life and the conspiracy that led to his death, Elise Archer finds herself haunted by memories that don’t belong to her. The mysterious key that once unraveled his secrets now leads to something even darker—a hidden archive encoded with minds, lives, and identities rewritten by design. When a message from beyond the loop pulls her into a secret network of survivors, Elise must navigate a chilling reality: she was never the only subject. Each puzzle ...

An unnamed country is leaving the darkness of a decade at war, and to commemorate the armistice, the government commissions a new road connecting two halves of the state. Two men, foreign contractors from the same company, are sent to finish the highway. While one is flighty and adventurous, wanting to experience the nightlife and people, the other wants only to do the work and go home. But both men must eventually face the absurdities of their positions and the dire consequences of their presence.

One innocent question. A secret meeting gone horribly wrong. A corrupt government with a hidden agenda. Max and Michelle Henry have survived the death of a child, a murder conspiracy and an affair. Now Michelle is pregnant with a child who may or may not belong to her husband. And Max has once again found himself caught up in something far bigger and more dangerous than he could have imagined. While preparing for another season as Lakeside High School's football coach, Max is invited to a late-night meeting with a government official. When he sees something he never should have seen, ...

After Dr. Russo’s death, Agent Spencer and Elijah get access to some of his private files and discover that Project Orthia had three stages in total: Orthia, Elijah, and Vrykolakas. They go on to discover the destructive potential of project Vrykolakas and prepare to adapt it to their needs. Will be they able to execute their plans or not?... This is Book 4 of "Project Orthia" - the first Series of the "Orthia Labs" saga.

It started with a bus crash. Daisy was a little girl when it happened, and she barely remembers the accident or being brought back to life. At that moment, though, she became one of the first subjects in a covert government program that tests a drug called Revive. Now fifteen, Daisy has died and been Revived five times. Each death means a new name, a new city, and a new identity. The only constant in Daisy’s life is change. Then she meets Matt and Audrey, charismatic siblings who quickly become her first real friends....

The mission is to enter one of the most dangerous countries in the world. The target is one of the toughest to reach. The result could be momentous - or it could be Armageddon. There is no margin for error. US government operatives Will Robie and Jessica Reel have to prove they are still the best team there is.

The Violet Thread A Button Belles Mystery – Book Two By Tessa Quilby Some secrets don’t unravel—they wait to be stitched back into the light. When a mysterious violet button is discovered in the lining of a friend’s old quilt, the Button Belles—five sharp-minded women in the charming town of Buttonwood, Vermont—are drawn into a puzzle decades in the making. The trail leads to Operation Bloom, a long-forgotten Cold War surveillance project that used clothing, quilts, and even household textiles to manipulate loyalty and track civilians. As the Belles follow cryptic patterns, ...

Explosive political thriller! Scary, all too plausible, can't stop reading. You need to know that the events in this novel could happen! Be prepared. INTRIGUING POLITICAL THRILLER within the health care industry of 2015. Suspense mounts when a journalist is killed and an elderly health care center administrator's husband is kidnapped. Values and career conflict as Jennifer Trevor makes decisions about issues that will impact her future and the lives of millions.˃˃˃ Over 4 STARS. 13 Reviews. Reader comments: “A compelling story with an exciting resolution. I stayed up until 2 A. M. to ...

For the last 60 years, fear has seeped into every area of American life: Americans own more guns than citizens of any other country, sequester themselves in gated communities, and retreat from public spaces. And yet, crime rates have plummeted, making life in America safer than ever. Why, then, are Americans so afraid - and where does this fear lead to? In this remarkable work of social history, May demonstrates how our obsession with security has made citizens fear each other and distrust the government, making America less safe and less democratic.

This book details the 20 top conspiracy theories. The book describes the history, the beliefs surrounding the theories, and the reasons for the conspiracy theories. You will learn that some people believe that the government is releasing toxic chemicals into the air and the water. There are also numerous theories about the government and their knowledge of aliens and UFOs.