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Slowly Melting
The combined forces of nature and science make for devastating global impactOn a California air force base, concealed long-range missiles are poised for action. Helicopters circle overhead and heavy radar equipment is put into place. The most momentous, sensitive, and dangerous military experiment in the history of the world is about to begin. Deep in the underground command bunker a final briefing takes place with the US president via video stream. On a large screen, a live feed from NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system displays the progress of a dreaded solar storm.
Will a horrendous solar storm carry the threat of nuclear destruction?When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
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Will a horrendous solar storm carry the threat of nuclear destruction?When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
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Published October 7, 2018
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October 4, 2018
‘A shallow trajectory, then a massive explosion consistent with a satellite coming down, not a missile strike.’
Israeli author/film director/producer Yuval Hollander served as a deputy commander of patrol ships in the Israeli navy, and has been the head of digital media at some of the largest international advertising agencies in Israel. Though this is only his second book to be published, in this new book SLOWLY MELTING he proves to be a man who is acutely aware of environmental issues, the ever-present threat of nuclear war, and the manner in which the citizenry of the world have come to view the possibilities of a future controlled by both IT and corrupt governments. As he states, ‘This is a story, based on real life scenarios, that shows in the most dramatic way what can happen when the human desire to achieve military control at any price meets nature at its most extreme moments. When the president of the United States, the army, and NASA are in a war of minds against the North Koreans and, at the same time, the sun prepares everyone for an unexpected surprise - this is a time when only determination, cool, and creative thought can save the day.’
For an apocalyptic-type subject in a technothriller, Yuval knows how to grasp his reader with the Prologue – ‘“Get real!” Dr. Megan Ngurrba exclaimed as she glanced at the tweet on @seismology#Pyungge-ri_Nuclear_Mountain. “That mountain in North Korea moved again.” “Uh-huh.” Megan’s boss, Burt Arnold, Director of Solar Anomalies, NASA, grunted his reply. He was not interested in the disintegration of a mountain—even a six-thousand-foot-high mountain in a largely geologically stable region. Even when said mountain was, in fact, the site of the hydrogen bomb tests that, according to the seismology, had three weeks ago, at last, achieved success. “Not a test this time,” Megan observed. “Just the rock slipping under all that stress. Morons!” Arnold’s eyes flicked from the array of screens he was monitoring. He was a six-foot-five African-American with the look of a Harvard Principal seen through Hollywood eyes: smooth skin just turning to lines of gravitas in his face, hair streaked with metallic grey, glasses, muscled. He was on his feet at the minute, holding a tablet and a light pen, taking readings from five different satellite experiments directed at the Sun. One consisted of a real-time video feed that overlaid visual, heat and electromagnetic representations. On it, the Sun’s surface appeared to writhe like a ball of live snakes. “It’s the only card they got,” he said, distractedly. “Obviously!” Megan responded. “What I mean is—if the Korean military had any sense, they wouldn’t keep liquefying that mountain. It’ll crush them.” “No doubt their scientists have told them so,” Arnold said, decisive—fingers pattering on his screen. “And, as ever, political imperatives trump anything so matter-of-fact as the breaking point of metamorphic rock.”
The tone of the entire book carries this tense thunder ad the plot of the story is as follows: ‘The combined forces of nature and science make for devastating global impact. On a California air force base, concealed long-range missiles are poised for action. Helicopters circle overhead and heavy radar equipment is put into place. The most momentous, sensitive, and dangerous military experiment in the history of the world is about to begin. Deep in the underground command bunker a final briefing takes place with the US president via video stream. On a large screen, a live feed from NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system displays the progress of a dreaded solar storm. Will a horrendous solar storm carry the threat of nuclear destruction? When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
Yuval Hollander’s cinematic experience is evident in the manner he guides us through this too-close-to-the-truth story. It is terrifying and mesmerizing and is one very powerful novel.
Israeli author/film director/producer Yuval Hollander served as a deputy commander of patrol ships in the Israeli navy, and has been the head of digital media at some of the largest international advertising agencies in Israel. Though this is only his second book to be published, in this new book SLOWLY MELTING he proves to be a man who is acutely aware of environmental issues, the ever-present threat of nuclear war, and the manner in which the citizenry of the world have come to view the possibilities of a future controlled by both IT and corrupt governments. As he states, ‘This is a story, based on real life scenarios, that shows in the most dramatic way what can happen when the human desire to achieve military control at any price meets nature at its most extreme moments. When the president of the United States, the army, and NASA are in a war of minds against the North Koreans and, at the same time, the sun prepares everyone for an unexpected surprise - this is a time when only determination, cool, and creative thought can save the day.’
For an apocalyptic-type subject in a technothriller, Yuval knows how to grasp his reader with the Prologue – ‘“Get real!” Dr. Megan Ngurrba exclaimed as she glanced at the tweet on @seismology#Pyungge-ri_Nuclear_Mountain. “That mountain in North Korea moved again.” “Uh-huh.” Megan’s boss, Burt Arnold, Director of Solar Anomalies, NASA, grunted his reply. He was not interested in the disintegration of a mountain—even a six-thousand-foot-high mountain in a largely geologically stable region. Even when said mountain was, in fact, the site of the hydrogen bomb tests that, according to the seismology, had three weeks ago, at last, achieved success. “Not a test this time,” Megan observed. “Just the rock slipping under all that stress. Morons!” Arnold’s eyes flicked from the array of screens he was monitoring. He was a six-foot-five African-American with the look of a Harvard Principal seen through Hollywood eyes: smooth skin just turning to lines of gravitas in his face, hair streaked with metallic grey, glasses, muscled. He was on his feet at the minute, holding a tablet and a light pen, taking readings from five different satellite experiments directed at the Sun. One consisted of a real-time video feed that overlaid visual, heat and electromagnetic representations. On it, the Sun’s surface appeared to writhe like a ball of live snakes. “It’s the only card they got,” he said, distractedly. “Obviously!” Megan responded. “What I mean is—if the Korean military had any sense, they wouldn’t keep liquefying that mountain. It’ll crush them.” “No doubt their scientists have told them so,” Arnold said, decisive—fingers pattering on his screen. “And, as ever, political imperatives trump anything so matter-of-fact as the breaking point of metamorphic rock.”
The tone of the entire book carries this tense thunder ad the plot of the story is as follows: ‘The combined forces of nature and science make for devastating global impact. On a California air force base, concealed long-range missiles are poised for action. Helicopters circle overhead and heavy radar equipment is put into place. The most momentous, sensitive, and dangerous military experiment in the history of the world is about to begin. Deep in the underground command bunker a final briefing takes place with the US president via video stream. On a large screen, a live feed from NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system displays the progress of a dreaded solar storm. Will a horrendous solar storm carry the threat of nuclear destruction? When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
Yuval Hollander’s cinematic experience is evident in the manner he guides us through this too-close-to-the-truth story. It is terrifying and mesmerizing and is one very powerful novel.
November 7, 2018
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Slowly Melting describes a harrowing future image. An air force base in California, where long-range missiles are ready for action, and an underground meeting is taking place with the US president. A live feed of NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system plays in the background – showing the progress of a dreaded solar storm.
With GPS systems going haywire, electric grids and satellites failing, both the USA and North-Korea sit ready to unleash nuclear war at any moment.
The author has a nice writing style that brings the book to life, with plenty of suspense and thrills, and with just the right amount of reality woven into a fictional story. To think a scenario like this could possibly happen in real life is chilling. From the first page to the last, this is an intriguing, nail-biting, suspenseful thriller.
Slowly Melting describes a harrowing future image. An air force base in California, where long-range missiles are ready for action, and an underground meeting is taking place with the US president. A live feed of NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system plays in the background – showing the progress of a dreaded solar storm.
With GPS systems going haywire, electric grids and satellites failing, both the USA and North-Korea sit ready to unleash nuclear war at any moment.
The author has a nice writing style that brings the book to life, with plenty of suspense and thrills, and with just the right amount of reality woven into a fictional story. To think a scenario like this could possibly happen in real life is chilling. From the first page to the last, this is an intriguing, nail-biting, suspenseful thriller.
August 10, 2018
Author Yuval Hollander weaves an excellent suspenseful drama, with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the beginning. The author paints a gripping and mesmerizing global impact scenario in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a dynamic and gripping novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘On a California air force base, concealed long-range missiles are poised for action. Helicopters circle overhead and heavy radar equipment is put into place. The most momentous, sensitive, and dangerous military experiment in the history of the world is about to begin. Deep in the underground command bunker a final briefing takes place with the US president via video stream. On a large screen, a live feed from NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system displays the progress of a dreaded solar storm.
When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
Now, if that’s not enough to get your curiosity juices flowing, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed with the imagery, language and writing style.
Slowly Melting: When the sun sets off the bomb had every element a good story should have. An intriguing plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s plenty of imagery in the writing style that makes you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
Very appealing and alluring, this book had me engaged from the very beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. I would highly recommend this book and would add that it has a distinctly cinematic feel to it. I see no reason why it couldn’t be adapted for the Silver Screen. In my humble opinion, I honestly think this would make a great movie. Five stars from me and I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Yuval Hollander in the future.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘On a California air force base, concealed long-range missiles are poised for action. Helicopters circle overhead and heavy radar equipment is put into place. The most momentous, sensitive, and dangerous military experiment in the history of the world is about to begin. Deep in the underground command bunker a final briefing takes place with the US president via video stream. On a large screen, a live feed from NASA’s solar radiation monitoring system displays the progress of a dreaded solar storm.
When the storm hits its peak, the window for launching a nuclear-armed Minuteman Missile will open. People around the world begin to realize that their worst fears about the portended storm were coming true, as satellites, electric grids, and GPS devices go haywire. Meanwhile, leaders of the United States and North Korea have their fingers poised over their so-called “red buttons,” ready to ignite nuclear war at any time. But will the sun set off the bomb?
Now, if that’s not enough to get your curiosity juices flowing, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed with the imagery, language and writing style.
Slowly Melting: When the sun sets off the bomb had every element a good story should have. An intriguing plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s plenty of imagery in the writing style that makes you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
Very appealing and alluring, this book had me engaged from the very beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. I would highly recommend this book and would add that it has a distinctly cinematic feel to it. I see no reason why it couldn’t be adapted for the Silver Screen. In my humble opinion, I honestly think this would make a great movie. Five stars from me and I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Yuval Hollander in the future.
October 2, 2018
This is a fabulous science fiction that begins in California but involves everybody around the world and beyond. The scientific advancements sometimes lead to disaster. It takes another level of advancement to manage or rather mitigate those disasters. That is what this very interesting sci-fi is all about. A must read for all sci-fi lovers.
October 30, 2018
😊
The truth behind solar storms? On the edge of the seat action packed book. Nuclear war could be imminent! Who if any will press the red button first? Can war he avoided? All satellites and anything gadget related goes haywire. Fiction which could be true one day.bits the spot spectacularly 😊.
The truth behind solar storms? On the edge of the seat action packed book. Nuclear war could be imminent! Who if any will press the red button first? Can war he avoided? All satellites and anything gadget related goes haywire. Fiction which could be true one day.bits the spot spectacularly 😊.
December 6, 2018
Interesting use of technology
Interesting use of science fact and technology. I actually had to look things up to see if anything written about was plausible. A sad ending that was needed to conclude story. This book was worth readin!!!!!
Interesting use of science fact and technology. I actually had to look things up to see if anything written about was plausible. A sad ending that was needed to conclude story. This book was worth readin!!!!!
November 9, 2018
I enjoyed this book but it made me realize the American government can be just as screwy as the rest of the world government.
April 16, 2019
Great concept!
I love how real the plot is. could have been a great movie. It's a fear we all face in the world we live in.
I love how real the plot is. could have been a great movie. It's a fear we all face in the world we live in.
May 4, 2019
Riviting!
Excellent plot. Could really happen today. Good use of technology without being too sophisticated. A real page turner. Hard to put down!
Excellent plot. Could really happen today. Good use of technology without being too sophisticated. A real page turner. Hard to put down!
May 17, 2019
Profanity!!!
At least they got it out in the first sentence. What a shame authors have such limited vocabulary. Lack of imagination I guess.
At least they got it out in the first sentence. What a shame authors have such limited vocabulary. Lack of imagination I guess.
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