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Preface
In this gripping and suspenseful novel, fiction blends with real-life
events, creating a fast-paced story. I, my beloved sisters, and our
friends experienced what you are about to read.
During my high school years, several of my closest friends’ lives
were cut short by cancer, possibly linked to nuclear fallout from
more than one thousand US government atomic and nuclear tests
conducted between 1951 and 1992 at the Nevada Test Site. The
impact of these tests, previously shrouded in secrecy, was unveiled
during a 1997 congressional hearing.
I will never forget my wedding day when I embraced the father of
one of my best friends. Tears filled our eyes as we held each other, not
needing words to convey our shared sentiment: Kevin should have
been there, sharing in the joys and sorrows of life, just as I was.
A mysterious entity in this book symbolizes cancer, an insidious disease
that we try desperately to defeat but relentlessly returns and shows no
mercy.
I dedicate this book to my dear friends Kevin, Tracy, Jon S.,
Tammy, John H., and Brad. Each fought bravely against cancer, and
all but Brad lost the battle at an early age. To my sixteen-year-old
grandnephew, Cohen (Coco) Jones, your valiant battle against cancer
inspires us all. For almost three long years, you’ve fought with an
unbreakable spirit, a testament to your character and strength. Keep
fighting, Coco, and know the love and support of your family is with
you every step of the way.
To Jeff, departed too early due to otherevents, this book is also dedicated.
Sincerely, Todd Hugie
On July 5, 1957, ”Plumbbob Hood“ was largest atmospheric nuclear test ever conducted in Nevada and on the continental USA, yield of 74 kilotons.
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"House Down Dirt Lane" is a high-speed adventure novel where diverse characters come together. Samantha, a young and bright analyst at the CIA, life-long research reveals alarming information linked to atomic bomb testing, posing risks to both the environment and the general population. As the plot unfolds, true events weaved with political conspiracy conclude with an intense climax. Symbolic of cancer, the metaphorical an unseen force created from atomic fallout that lives in the house down dirt lane impacts everyone who comes near it.
A covert government force closes in as Samantha uncovers secrets, determined to silence her forever. With her life hanging by a thread, can Samantha outsmart her ruthless pursuers and expose the truth before it’s too late?
A Novel
Fiction
Suspense
True events, government coverup, and a creature created by atomic fallout are all part of the fast-paced novel "House Down Dirt Lane." Follow Samantha, a CIA analyst, and her young teenage friends as they find evidence of a government conspiracy while racing against time to a breathtaking climax. The monster symbolizes cancer that mercilessly attacks all in its path and those who dare visit the house down dirt lane. Get ready to be spellbound by a tale that hooks you from the very beginning and refuses to let go!