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Blue Mountain Explosion
When the mine foreman of Blue Mountain coal mine, Mark Morgan, was approached by authorities investigating a terrorist plot to cause an underground explosion, he could not believe what he was hearing. Why would someone want to kill miners in an Appalachian coal mine? And even more perplexing to Mark was the difficult planning that would be required for this horrific act. Who would do this, how and why? Thrust into the probe of this unlikely conspiracy, Mark will be forced to question friendships and loyalty of miners. Mark had taken family relationships for granted, until his investigation reveals how the fragile bond between men and women, and love of their children can change everything. Before the mystery can be solved, Mark must acknowledge how his actions contributed to the deadly plot that could potentially murder dozens of miners underground. The year is 2013, a date that will not be forgotten because of the exploits of Mark Morgan, and the story of Blue Mountain Explosion.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2021
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January 4, 2022
Terrorism in the Mountains
Blue Mountain Explosion is thrilling debut for author Donald Hylton. The story centers around the careful, close-to-retirement Mark Morgan, mine foreman of the eponymous mine—a fictional operation located in the Appalachian Mountains. After a supposed accident in the first chapter, inspectors and federal investigators descend upon Blue Mountain. Unconvinced that the tragedy was a mere accident and suspicious that a more deadly terror attack is imminent, the investigators must rely in Mark’s help to smoke out the would be terrorist before he or she can destroy the mine and kill everyone inside.
Mark finds himself thrust into a world of uncertainty, espionage, and danger. Familiar friends and co-workers might now be strangers with hidden agendas.
The only person Marks knows he can trust is his former co-worker Jack Bonney. The only problem is, Jack has been dead for years.
Blue Mountain Explosion is an exciting mystery. Combining mine education with elements of adventure and intrigue, Donald Hylton’s debut novel is an exciting story that will keep readers engrossed until the surprising finale! I would recommend this book to anyone interested in West Virginian/Appalachian stories and mystery thrillers. A great read!
Blue Mountain Explosion is thrilling debut for author Donald Hylton. The story centers around the careful, close-to-retirement Mark Morgan, mine foreman of the eponymous mine—a fictional operation located in the Appalachian Mountains. After a supposed accident in the first chapter, inspectors and federal investigators descend upon Blue Mountain. Unconvinced that the tragedy was a mere accident and suspicious that a more deadly terror attack is imminent, the investigators must rely in Mark’s help to smoke out the would be terrorist before he or she can destroy the mine and kill everyone inside.
Mark finds himself thrust into a world of uncertainty, espionage, and danger. Familiar friends and co-workers might now be strangers with hidden agendas.
The only person Marks knows he can trust is his former co-worker Jack Bonney. The only problem is, Jack has been dead for years.
Blue Mountain Explosion is an exciting mystery. Combining mine education with elements of adventure and intrigue, Donald Hylton’s debut novel is an exciting story that will keep readers engrossed until the surprising finale! I would recommend this book to anyone interested in West Virginian/Appalachian stories and mystery thrillers. A great read!
January 18, 2024
Great mystery by a small town writer
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book but after the first few chapters I was hooked. The description on the underground mines all the way to the ghost of a formal miner kept me turning the page. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a mystery to read.
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book but after the first few chapters I was hooked. The description on the underground mines all the way to the ghost of a formal miner kept me turning the page. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a mystery to read.
April 16, 2024
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Very well written and your descriptions throughout painted a vivid picture in my mind. Definitely not something I would usually read but a very good novel over all
Very well written and your descriptions throughout painted a vivid picture in my mind. Definitely not something I would usually read but a very good novel over all
July 26, 2021
Great book, very captivating, once I started reading It I couldn’t get enough of it.
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