| Effects Of The Magnetic North Pole | Paperbackby Ralph McDonald (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Booklocker.com | | Page Count: | 112 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 30, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 3,224,898rd |
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Product Description
This is the fictitious account of the men and women who served in the U.S. Air Force gathering signals intelligence for the little known and top secret NSA (National Security Agency). The story follows two young men, Mark Nobel and Snoopy Richards, who join the Air Force during the height of the Cold War as they struggle through basic training, language school and finally to Europe where they settle into a routine in Bremerhaven, Germany. Events mark their tour of duty in Germany: The Soviets launch Sputnik, Buddy Holly dies in a plane crash, PFC Elvis Presley arrives in Europe, and the U-2 spy plane is shot down over the Soviet Union. Mark falls in love with a German girl and must choose between his heart and his loyalty to duty. Along the way, they get mixed up with an East German Stasi agent who is running a spy ring of prostitutes in the town of Bremerhaven. To make matters worse, the agent is a beloved uncle of Mark's lover. The story begins with sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and ends at sunset in the Barents Sea. It is told with humor as it follows the exploits of the two friends as they take a trip into the world of espionage and spys. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 2 reviews)
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A must read for history and spy buffs by Sharon C Robinson (Moreno Valley, Ca USA)  4 Stars
April 22, 2004
A humorous look at the 1950s when rock 'n roll was king during the height of the cold war. The story follows a young man who joins the Air Force as the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the U-2 is shot down, Elvis Presley arrives in Europe and Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper die in a plane crash in Iowa. He and his best friend get involved with an east German spy who is operating near their station in Bremerhaven, Germany. A work of fiction, this book is a must read for cold war, espionage, and history buffs. It was highly enjoyable.
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A must read for spy and history buffs. by Sharon C Robinson (Moreno Valley, Ca USA)  5 Stars
April 22, 2004
This is a humorous look at the late 1950's when Rock 'n Roll was king and the cold war was in full force. It tracks a young man who joins the Air Force when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the U-2 was shot down, Elvis Presley arrived in Germany and Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in Iowa. He and his best friend get involved with an East German spy who is operating near thier station in Bremerhaven, Germany. This is a must read for cold war, history and spy novel buffs and is thoroughly enjoyable.
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