Treachery on the Antarctic Journey: The Quest for the Lost Nukes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798370917905)

A former military veteran inadvertently became involved in a quest for nukes being shipped secretly to Antarctica.

He was specially chosen but did not know it, as those pulling the strings had to remain anonymous. His actions and involvement were manipulated from a distance, and controlled by others. Will they succeed? It was a dangerous game that could go wrong in many ways.

A coming regime change in South Africa had unforeseen consequences. It stirred up a hornet's nest. The disruption to people's lives led to desperate actions. The Generals had to deal with secret nukes that the military and government publicly denied they ever had. They also wanted to prevent a witch-hunt by the new incoming African government! How will they do it? Can they succeed?

The aftermath of the Southern African border wars was painful. Was the war in vain? Now James Bosch must try and fit in with civil society and build a new life for himself. But he became manipulated by higher powers. Will he survive uncontrollable forces in the politics of the changing country?

Events lead to treachery as James was forced into taking drastic action. Would he suffer the consequences? At times he felt like a haunted man. Would he be able to negotiate the dramatic and dangerous sequences of events? Would he survive with his dreams intact? Only time will tell ....

Dramatic and desperate events are related through the chapters in this book.

It starts with a Prologue showing a dramatic discovery that should not have happened!

1. Secret General's meeting to try and deal with the consequences of the discovery by spies.
2. A further secret meeting in a boat on a dam led to confrontations.
3. The border war delivered the perfect candidate to be manipulated on the journey.
4. A helicopter pilot experienced a dramatic event that led to him becoming part of the plot.
5. Another military vet being manipulated by the General went on a mission to acquire nuclear parts.
6. Russians acquired their man to get involved with the plot.
7. An attempt to breach security at the nuclear facility is foiled, but has consequences.
8. Nuclear scientists became concerned, and involved.
9. James discovered the nukes, but can he be sure?
10. James become more entangled, as he is secretly recruited.
11. Preparations for the journey led to more discoveries and suspicions.
12. Man overboard! Or did it happen?
13. Sea pirates get involved.
14. James mad his move!
15. Secret delivery.
16. Antarctica turned out to be more dangerous than anticipated.
17. Finding apparently lost nukes in the ice and snow storm, but others are also involved.
18. An early home run from Antarctica to Cape Town turned out to be more dangerous.
19. Further dangers in Cape Town, but James had a plan.
20. Homecoming to the suburb near the dam was not easy with more drama awaiting.
21. Attempts at resolving and securing a future life lead to capture and interrogation.
22. Other agencies tried to get hold of the secret coordinates, but James was one step ahead.
23. A final critical confession to the right people to secure the endeavor.
24. Wrapping up by the Generals.

Epilogue

But this may not be the end ....

Web links provide further information on the conspiracy theories that formed the basis of this fictitious story. Photos add to the reader's comprehension.

The eBook is in full color. The paperback version is in black and white to reduce costs, whereas the hard cover version provides more full color photos to enhance the reader's enjoyment. Do enjoy what could have been a real story, but isn't.


Author: Evert Van Dijk, Pieter Voges
ISBN-10: 8370917909
ISBN-13: 9798370917905
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/23/2022
Pages: 434
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.88d