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Lake 33 Killing Relic: A Weldon Spring Story
A veteran just out of prison for meth gets a job at the Weldon Springs Interpretive Center & radiation containment dome. A high school friend searching for native American artifacts to sell, discovers a hidden cave with radioactive wasted from the Manhattan project.
The cave is haunted.
The West lake land fill in St. Louis Missouri is bombed by eco-terrorists and the veteran is accused of the crime.
The cave is haunted.
The West lake land fill in St. Louis Missouri is bombed by eco-terrorists and the veteran is accused of the crime.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2025
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About the author
Bruce Ryba
6 books8 followersI work at Kennedy Space Center as a Fiber Optic Specialist, getting paid to explore the space center's deepest tunnels, alligator-filled swamps, and tallest launch towers. I duck at the unexpected sonic booms of the SpaceX boosters landing at the cape after a successful launch.
"A new space race at KSC as Blue Origins and SpaceX assist NASA in establishing the Gateway station for the return to the moon, and NASA readies the launch of the SLS-Artemis-2 for the next launch around the moon!"
More info? Check out my web site: Kayakingksc.com
The wild west in Florida to rival the Apollo moon landings.
The cover photo? "I like 24-hour paintball games as well as the space program."
Before KSC, I spent seven years as a USAF Eastern Test Range diver. "Someone had to do it."
Those were the sunburned days of traveling to a different island every two weeks for all expense-covered trips, gear, and travel paid for by the United States Air Force,
On the wild Volcanic Island known as Ascension, I taught myself the art of Flintknapping and have been making stone tools ever since, allowing myself to sink deep into the history of mankind.
The result? An eclectic blending of the current space race, the possible future, and immersion into distant pasts.
Toss in 30 years of dedicated stalking through the Florida jungles, mud-smeared, intent on the paintball body count, and laughter of the imitation warrior spirit.
USAF four-year tour.
It's all magic, after all.
Extra information
USAF four-year tour in the comm group.
Kayak racing, see the MR340.
It's all magic, after all.
My two web sites:
Kayakingksc.com
Petturkeys.com
"A new space race at KSC as Blue Origins and SpaceX assist NASA in establishing the Gateway station for the return to the moon, and NASA readies the launch of the SLS-Artemis-2 for the next launch around the moon!"
More info? Check out my web site: Kayakingksc.com
The wild west in Florida to rival the Apollo moon landings.
The cover photo? "I like 24-hour paintball games as well as the space program."
Before KSC, I spent seven years as a USAF Eastern Test Range diver. "Someone had to do it."
Those were the sunburned days of traveling to a different island every two weeks for all expense-covered trips, gear, and travel paid for by the United States Air Force,
On the wild Volcanic Island known as Ascension, I taught myself the art of Flintknapping and have been making stone tools ever since, allowing myself to sink deep into the history of mankind.
The result? An eclectic blending of the current space race, the possible future, and immersion into distant pasts.
Toss in 30 years of dedicated stalking through the Florida jungles, mud-smeared, intent on the paintball body count, and laughter of the imitation warrior spirit.
USAF four-year tour.
It's all magic, after all.
Extra information
USAF four-year tour in the comm group.
Kayak racing, see the MR340.
It's all magic, after all.
My two web sites:
Kayakingksc.com
Petturkeys.com
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March 2, 2025
A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Environmental Reckoning
Bruce Ryba's Lake 33 Killing Relic immerses readers in a thrilling narrative set against the haunting backdrop of Missouri's contaminated landscapes. The story follows an artifact hunter who, upon discovering a haunted cave near the Weldon Spring radioactive containment dome, unearths remnants from the Manhattan Project. This discovery propels him into a perilous journey through areas plagued by cancer, radioactive springs, and EPA Superfund Sites.
Ryba masterfully intertwines elements of suspense and historical intrigue, shedding light on the environmental aftermath of the Cold War. As authorities and collectors vie for a priceless Native American artifact, the protagonist—a USAF veteran recently released from prison—finds himself at the center of a maelstrom involving terrorists, a dirty bomb, and a city on the brink of evacuation.
The author's vivid descriptions transport readers to a land scarred by its past, where every step is fraught with danger and every relic tells a story. Ryba's dedication to highlighting the consequences of radiation exposure adds depth to the narrative, making it both a thrilling read and a poignant commentary on environmental neglect.
Lake 33 Killing Relic is a testament to the resilience of those affected by historical oversights and a call to acknowledge and address the lingering impacts of our actions. For readers seeking a blend of mystery, history, and environmental awareness, this novel is an unmissable journey into the heart of America's hidden scars.
Bruce Ryba's Lake 33 Killing Relic immerses readers in a thrilling narrative set against the haunting backdrop of Missouri's contaminated landscapes. The story follows an artifact hunter who, upon discovering a haunted cave near the Weldon Spring radioactive containment dome, unearths remnants from the Manhattan Project. This discovery propels him into a perilous journey through areas plagued by cancer, radioactive springs, and EPA Superfund Sites.
Ryba masterfully intertwines elements of suspense and historical intrigue, shedding light on the environmental aftermath of the Cold War. As authorities and collectors vie for a priceless Native American artifact, the protagonist—a USAF veteran recently released from prison—finds himself at the center of a maelstrom involving terrorists, a dirty bomb, and a city on the brink of evacuation.
The author's vivid descriptions transport readers to a land scarred by its past, where every step is fraught with danger and every relic tells a story. Ryba's dedication to highlighting the consequences of radiation exposure adds depth to the narrative, making it both a thrilling read and a poignant commentary on environmental neglect.
Lake 33 Killing Relic is a testament to the resilience of those affected by historical oversights and a call to acknowledge and address the lingering impacts of our actions. For readers seeking a blend of mystery, history, and environmental awareness, this novel is an unmissable journey into the heart of America's hidden scars.
March 16, 2025
My son recommended Lake 33 Killing Relic, I enjoyed reading this book. It was excellent, interesting, captivating. I highly recommend this book.
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