The electrifying continuation of the Bond of Brothers series, Magnanotron… and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Two years after the Black Water threat, Colonel Jason Patrick now lives a quieter life as commander of Fort Bragg Army base – but he longs to be back in the field with his Delta Team brothers.
And it isn’t long before Delta Team is thrust back into the heart-pounding action, as they prepare to test the revolutionary Magnanotron, that promises to change warfare forever; a literal forcefield around the soldier wearing it. The nano-magnetic technology is stirring amazement and excitement at the very highest levels of U.S. military and government.
But, as excitement mounts, enemies both foreign and domestic plot to seize Magnanotron for themselves. Russian President Baranov and his SRV operatives will stop at nothing to obtain this game-changing technology – even if it means igniting an international crisis.
With tensions escalating and lives on the line, Delta Team springs into action, determined to rescue their comrade and safeguard the Magnanotron from falling into the wrong hands.
Gripping and adrenaline-fueled, Magnanotron is a heart-stopping thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
In Maryland, at the U.S. Army Futures Laboratory, Devcom, a group of scientists led by Peter S. Androvski were working on a new, top-secret project. Androvski – an MIT graduate and brilliant scientist – was reviewing the latest results of the “Magnanotron” project with his staff. Magnanotron was initially developed to protect computer systems and servers, but now, in the ever-changing world of nanotechnology and other scientific knowledge, it had been taken to new, breathtaking levels. The scientists at Devcom were a tight-knit, loyal and dedicated group.
They stood silent as Androvski stood, pointing to the large display screen.
“It has taken years of hard work,” he said, full of excitement, “but now I believe we finally have it in our grasp! By using all the technology available from the base project, and discovering many new things along the way, it has finally happened. It is still hard to believe that the final piece of the puzzle has come down to the basic theory of magnetics.”
Another picture appeared, showing a light-blue-colored, luminescent circle. “Our grounding problem is no more; the pulse width modulation is sequential,” Androvski added. “With the help of fellow scientist Darious Patel, we’ve added a special, rare chemical additive, combined with precise electro-nano technology. The Magnanotron sequence is finally in order! It maintains maximum flux density and ultra-magnified electron flow.”
Androvski sipped his water, full of excitement, and continued: “Now we have it! The positively-charged atoms are repulsing and, as you can see, the negative ones are retro-acting. The end result has created a chain reaction – a high-intensity, continuous-flowing pulse modulation.
“I believe we have landed upon an electro-magnetic forcefield. And, if enough initial energy is applied, one that should be self-sustaining and virtually impenetrable!”
The room erupted in cheers and handshakes went around.
Androvski continued as he walked around the large glass table: “Everyone must understand the importance of this phenomenon. This discovery must stay within these walls; not a word to anyone!”
With that said, security services joined the group, and the meeting went on for hours. Everyone, with the exception of Androvski and Patel, had to hand over all paperwork and files that were involved with the Magnanotron project. Every computer, with the exception of Androvski’s desktop and laptop, was scrubbed clean after the meeting was adjourned.
Afterward, Androvski headed for his office and his secure line. He had some important calls to make.
A few days later, at the Pentagon, U.S. Army General and Commander of Special Forces Ryan A. Thompson entered one of the meeting rooms, and walked toward a large wooden table.
Devcom Science Specialist Peter Androvski and his assistant, the well-known scientist Darious Patel, were excited. Androvski got up with a smile and came over.
“Welcome, sir. Thanks for meeting with us. Please have a seat; we have some important news for you.”
Ryan smiled as he shook Androvski’s hand. “From our last conversation, it seems that you and your team have come up with something very interesting.”
“Yes, sir, we do have something exciting,” Androvski replied, as he moved to a large display screen and brought up a picture of the Magnanotron circle. “These are the results of our promising new project.”
Androvski pointed to the screen. “We have found a way to flow the electro-magnetic atoms we have created, with the use of micro-magnetics and advanced nanotron technology. The result is a super-intense modulation; a circular pulse-flow. Once the device is charged, the loop is self-sustaining, sir.”
Commander Ryan smiled. “It seems you’re very excited about this, but you lost me with the ‘nano’ thing. I need you to give me the scoop on this stuff in layman’s terms.”
Androvski smiled. “I’m sorry, sir. I get carried away by the science of it. What we have here is a self-sustaining, high-energy forcefield.”
Ryan hesitated for a moment as the words sunk in. “A forcefield? Like a… shield thing, or what?”
Ryan looked at some of the familiar faces. “My god. This sounds like Star Trek or something.”
With that said, laughs broke out around the table. “Beam me up, Scotty!” Androvski added, and the laughter continued.
When Ryan stopped laughing, Androvski continued: “Thanks for the compliment, sir. We believe that, once the device is at full operational intensity, the Magnanotron shield will be virtually impenetrable. We would like to give a demonstration, sir.”
Commander Ryan looked at his associates, smiling, then stood up, full of excitement himself. “Yes, indeed we need to see your demonstration as soon as possible!”
He paused, looking at the display screen, then at Androvski. “Please, let me know if you need anything from me when getting things ready. I have some people that will be very interested in this one, for sure.”
“Thank you, sir,” Androvski replied. “Just to let you know, we are being very cautious with our information, and Army security services are closely involved, sir. I will let you know when we have the Magnanotron demonstration ready.”
After the meeting, Ryan went back to his office and called his old friend, Joint Chief of Staff General Mark Stanis, and told him to keep his schedule open; Ryan had something very important for him to see.
Some things never change. Russia – and now China – were always watching, waiting, for ways to steal the latest cutting-edge technology from America…
Inside Devcom, there was a middle-aged man walking the hallways. Gregory Wallis was the new night-shift janitor. But, truth be known, he was also a long-time Russian SRV spy.
For the last week, usually during the last hours of his shift, he had noticed increased activity, lots of hustle and bustle in the science lab area. He made a mental note to keep an eye out for a chance to get into the lab, and to report the recent activity to his contact.