Decryption Gambit: Mineral of Silence

by Doug Collins

In 2003 a major blackout occurred lasting for 30 hours affecting 50 million people. It occurred during summer and the effects were devastating. Can you imagine the same during winter in the northeast of North America  where it occurred. Now imagine the duration being indefinitely longer. No lights, no heat, no fuel, no stores functioning etc. Now imagine this situation caused and controlled by a foreign power. This novel explores the possibility and all due to a freak discovery influencing a computer’s ability to compromise digital security world wide. Systems hacked encrypted information exposed, a world made totally vulnerable. It’s time to stop reading here and buy this novel to discover how this all unfolds.

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2026

About the author

With a Bachelor of Mathematics and a distinguished background in cyber security and audit, Doug Collins brings a unique, analytical precision to the literary world. Now a retired business owner and former creator of
educational software, he has pivoted from analyzing complex digital systems to crafting compelling narratives. While he has traded corporate strategy for storytelling, his passion for high-performance engineering remains constant; when not writing, he can be found enjoying cars,
motorcycles, and the company of his dogs.