By Sidney Niemeyer
Atomic Peril
A Nuclear Forensics Thriller
Scientist Steven Carter risks his career to uncover evidence of a terrorist plot to build a nuclear bomb. When part of the bomb is intercepted at the U.S. border, Carter and his FBI handler race to decipher the clues buried in the highly enriched uranium. But will they be too late?
Beta Reader Comments
When I asked these beta readers for their reaction to Atomic Peril, they said:
“I am absolutely wowed by this thriller. I’m a huge fan of thrillers, and the story and craft in Atomic Peril struck me as polished, gripping, and entertaining. The novel shines a bright light on the serious value of nuclear forensics. If I were still Director of the National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center, I would absolutely make this novel mandatory reading for every employee. I am simply blown away, and I can’t wait to read Niemeyer’s next book.”
– William Daith, Director (2006-2015), National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center, Department of Homeland Security
A terrific nuclear thriller from a founding father of nuclear forensics. Readers who enjoyed Tom Clancy’s The Sum of All Fears will love this book.
– Rick Acker, best selling suspense author
Atomic Peril marries thrilling technical content with deeply personal characters. The fast-paced plot is paired with quickly formed strong ties to each character and their personal journey. I related strongly to many of the issues faced by the characters, causing me to pause for moments of self-examination. The story provides stimulating insights into critical national security activities never before portrayed in popular media. The author’s expertise is immediately apparent and greatly appreciated by any lifelong learner. This novel is a must read!
– Steven Hayes, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
When I give this book to my friends and family, I’ll say ‘remember when I could not really describe what I was doing at work, well read this.’
– Donna Beals, Savannah River National Laboratory (retired)
Sidney Niemeyer’s novel is an accessible read on an underexposed national security topic. His characters are personable and well developed. The dialogue is believable and moves the story along at an exciting pace. This book is for the readers of Charles Cumming, Olen Steinhauer and Robert Littell, as well as anyone else looking for a good read. Excellent work, Dr. Niemeyer!
-Tom Jourdan, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, and Prof. of Chemistry as well as Forensic Science, Univ. of Central Oklahoma
Atomic Peril provides a uniques perspective on those that work to protect our country doing jobs we often don’t even recognize exists while making personal sacrifices most people will never be able to appreciate. It’s a down-to-the-wire, will-they-make-it kind of book that I walked away from wishing they’d make it into a movie.
– Cassie MacDonald, BSN, RNC-NIC
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