SHADOW ON THE SUN - Softcover

Cox, R. Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0957322607 ISBN 13: 9780957322608

Publisher: Northern Lights Publishing Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

This is a science 'faction' novel written in the tradition of, for example, Michael 'Jurassic Park' Crichton where science fact has been combined with believable fiction. In this eco mystery suspense novel a nuclear scientist has inadvertently become responsible for one of the biggest breakthroughs in defence technology since the atomic bomb ended the Second World War. The scientist's original aim was to provide limitless, clean energy but a Government has been quick to realize its other application. Forced to sublimate his original ideals in exchange for cash and for the sake of his stricken young son he reluctantly complies. But as the project nears completion new calculations show it can have unexpected effects far beyond those he ever intended. He tries to speak out but no one is listening. A side effect is to bring his science into conflict with his strong, religious faith. Should he resign the project or should he remain and try and influence its outcome? But his qualms appear to have come too late. The project is too far advanced. A top secret US military aircraft disappears and with it is lost a secret plan to save 12 million American lives from an impending ecological disaster of biblical proportions. With it too an ancient Past has inexplicably become connected with the Present. Along with his wife and child the scientist becomes entrapped in that Past. With it a time bomb has been set ticking. Lives are at stake. Time is short. And only the Past seems capable of saving the Present.

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Review

"SHADOW ON THE SUN leaves us with a profound send of unease of what could yet be round the corner". "If you enjoy plot-driven page-turners you'll not read another book like it this year. Cox has woven his wide knowledge of science, industry, business, legend, and religion into a tale that spans centuries and dimensions.". "I have just finished reading "Shadow on the Sun" and feel a little stunned. It was bloody good!". "Looks as though you have a hit on your hands!". "I started to read it and was instantly gripped!".

About the Author

Author R Julian Cox has considered himself a professional writer for most of his life but 'Shadow on the Sun' is his first novel. He plans to write a further three together with a work of non fiction explaining some of the actual environmental background to this novel. He began life as a journalist writing for many national newspapers before moving into public relations and then forming his own publicly listed consultancy that grew to be one of the largest in the country. Later he formed two magazine publishing companies and was executive chairman of a large, Apple based, computer company. He now lives close to London with one of his three daughters and her hamster.

Edition details

• Publisher: Northern Lights Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0957322607
• ISBN 13: 9780957322608
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332