The Nostradamus Prophecy

by John S. Powell

Book Overview

In this technothriller, an ex-CIA legend must recover nuclear warheads from Chechen terrorists intent on waging war against the United States. The trail takes him through a labyrinth of illusion and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843946520
• ISBN13: 9780843946529
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Techno Thriller is Prophetic

I first read Powell's "The Nostradamas Prophecy" when it was published in 1998. I found it to be entertaining and chilling. It's uncanny how accurate the author's use of Nostradamas' prophecy was to predict the terrorist attack in lower Manhattan. (Quatrain 97, Century VI-- The sky will burn at five and forty degrees,/Fire approaches the great new city,/In an instant a great flame bursts forth,/When they want proof they will look to the Normans). While the novel uses a nuclear explosion to destroy the financial district (including the Twin Trade Towers), this does not detract from the fact that this particular prophecy has actually come true. I highly recommend "The Nostradamas Prophecy"to anyone who wants to read a thoughtful analysis of how Washington might respond to a terrorist attack using a weapon of mass destruction, and learn how complicated it is to determine who's truly responsible. It's positively spooky thet the cover of the paperback edition shows the Twin Trade Towers crumbling into the dust.

AN EXPLOSIVE GEM

Five stars for this first time author. From start to finish, an engaging Technothriller with well-crafted prose and strong, convincingly defined good and bad guys. The world they inhabit is neither black nor white, but morally muted in shades of gray. Friar Clarke, an ex-CIA cowboy and Kat Mills, his gung-ho FBI companion make readable, likable protagonists. For their worthy adversaries the author gives us a mixed bag. First, there's Alexander Dubov, a member of the Chechen Mafia, then there's Bruce Bastardi, the President's National Security Advisor. This novel reminds us that with over 20,000 nuclear warheads still in Russian hands, the threat of nuclear destruction ain't over till it's over. I was pleased with the positive way the novel treats our elite forces who may one day be called on to save us from real terrorists. Highly recommended reading for anyone who likes realistic suspense served in large doses and mental challenges beyond the routine.

great

this is a great look at terrorism in today's world and how we combat i

A galloping good read. First Class escapist entertainment.

As an avid Thriller fan, I am always elated to discover a refreshing, new author who can put a different spin on the good-guy, bad-guy story. The characters are colorful, sharply-drawn and believable. From the first chapter on,it was obvious Powell had done his homework in researching the novel. The plot (there is a helpful glossary of technical terms at the back) has plenty of unexpected twists and turns and kept me guessing until the end (I especially liked the choice of locations used throughout the book). I highly recommend this book to fans of Tom Clancy, Jeffery Archer and Jack Higgins.

Watch out Clancy!

The depth of John S. Powell's characters and their reactions to their own mortality makes this read much more than just a tale of insane techno-disaster.Powell has hit on something not often seen in this type of book: human emotion linked to intellectual precision. An excellent romp for those in touch with current world events tied to the possibility of prediction and prophecy.