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The Wind Guardian: A Thriller Kindle Edition

by Frank Scozzari (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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With the help of three inside men, a group of extremists targets a nuclear power center with the intent to spread deadly radiation to the world.

This harsh reality is lost on security guards Cameron and Grace, who have temporarily deserted their posts for a romantic tryst. When they realize what's happening in the power plant, the two rally to thwart the terrorists' plans.

But has their renewed commitment to duty come too late?

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★★★★★ - “A powerful novel that accurately and incisively destroys the myth that American power plants are safe from terrorist attack.” - John Loftus, Pulitzer Prize Nominee

★★★★★ - “Chilling, riveting, timely. Scozzari's terrorists bring the fight to us - and we're not ready.” - Lt. Colonel Rick Francona, CNN & NBC Military Analyst

★★★★★ - “A real, riveting page-turner. If you like Tom Clancy, you will love The Wind Guardian.” - Richard Miniter, NY Times Bestselling Author

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Chilling...riveting...timely. Throws down the gauntlet for the next decade of the war on terrorism. Scozzari's terrorists bring the fight to us--and we're not ready.
-Lt. Colonel Rick Francona, CNN & NBC Military Analyst-

The Wind Guardian paints a chilling picture of a potentially devastating attack on the US. The premise is frighteningly realistic and is very accurate in portraying our vulnerabilities.
-Harry "Skip" Brandon, FBI Deputy Assistant Director (ret.) Counter-Terrorism-

Frank Scozzari has written a fast-paced thriller novel that brings to life the ultimate threats facing our country... A must read that should keep our Homeland Security prepared for the ultimate 'Dirty Bomb.'
-Major General (ret.) Paul Vallely, Senior Military Analyst for FOX News-

A real, riveting page-turner. It is so real that it should serve as a warning to the Department of Homeland Security. If you like Tom Clancy, you will love The Wind Guardian.
-Richard Miniter, New York Times Bestselling Author-

'The Wind Guardian' is a powerful novel that accurately and incisively destroys the myth that American power plants are safe from terrorist attack.
-John Loftus, Pulitzer Prize Nominee-

Scozzari's 'The Wind Guardian' is a fascinating tale about the threats and dangers that come together when modern terrorism meets nuclear power. I couldn't put this book down... every word--so true and terrifying.
-Philip Smucker, Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Maker-

It can happen here--a nuclear power plant can be struck by terrorists with devastating consequences--The Wind Guardian chronicles what may inevitably occur with these pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction...
-Karl Grossman, Award-winning Investigative Journalist-

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017HFIIY0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creativia; 3rd edition (November 1, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 477 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 551 pages

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- #1,391 in Contemporary American Fiction
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Danq

Great story

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023

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Very interesting story about foreigners actually blowing up a nuclear power plant. By way of their circumstances, a man and woman are the only ones left to stop the disaster. Very well done story. Ignore the use of wrong words throughout the book. (Like refuge instead of refuse) My only complaint is that it takes 75% of the book to get to the actual attack on the power plant. However, the characters are interesting and the reader does want to continue with them throughout the book.

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Marion

As much as his job sounds boring, it isn't and it is where the suspense ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015

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Mystery and action pack rolled into one. The Wind Guardian is a gripping story about Cameron Taylor and his job as a night shift guard in a nuclear power plant. As much as his job sounds boring, it isn't and it is where the suspense and thrill of the book comes in. Frank crafted a good story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Good description that the mystery part of the book can really be felt. Well written and very apt for readers who are into action-mystery genre. It has captivated the different emotions in this book that makes the story engrossing.

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017

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Interesting locale of Nuclear Reactor vs Terrorism. It promised much, yet unresolved threads galore. NOT sequel worthy.
It was a fast read, entertaining for "insider" details on how a reactor plant is run, although implaussibly superficial.
My biggest complaint was the poor editing. Errors always stop me dead, like the a screach of a record you're enjoying. The romance was sophomoric, but sweetly juxtaposed against the inevitable life and death challenges. The asides regarding the female characters lesser abilities, were offensive.
I felt there were far too many loose ends to create a satisfying closure.

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Felix Alexander

It COULD happen and that's what makes this book worth reading!

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016

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The Wind Guardian is an edge of your seat thriller that reveals the vulnerabilities we face in a world at war.

As a veteran, I recalled my oath "to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic," for it is in this story that America is targeted by both entities at a nuclear facility.

The story begins with a murder that sets the wheels in motion.

The opening scene reminded me of a Brad Thor-style story, but quickly evolved into a unique story all its own.

The characters are human, meaning they are flawed, well-developed, and motivated by their personal circumstances, which influence the sequence of events that unfold throughout the story.

I especially enjoyed the bit about the Native American history incorporated into the story, and can see how the aspect of terrorism strikes a chord with readers given our current state of awareness with regard to terrorist activity across the globe.

As both a veteran, and a current law enforcement employee, I could relate to the dynamics of that supervisor no one wants to deal with, the co-worker who finds every reason to leave work early, and the "office-romance" that puts a target on your back.

All-in-all, The Wind Guardian is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you turning the pages to see our heroes thwart the villains. Though I felt the story would have been better served by some editing and more show not tell, I'm still giving it 5-stars for plot, depth, attention to detail and the extensive research that went into revealing the intricacies of operating a nuclear power plant.

The Wind Guardian reminds us of why we must remain vigilant and attentive to world events, and why national security for EVERY country matters.

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Samanthya Wyatt

Action, Adventure, suspense - it's all here

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016

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The author grabs the reader right off the bat with murder and who done it. Which is only the beginning leading to a terrorist attack. With such attention to detail, this author has done his homework. Clearly the author has researched to portray such vivid details for the reader.
Very little romance, the "misfits" turn out to be security guard lovers who were not minding their duty posts, which is a perfect example of why employers frown on fraternization. But in this case saved the day. I was a bit surprised how easily the terrorists gained access. A scaredy situation that can easily happen. I liked the way the hero stepped up, risked his life and revealed his worth.

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K. S. Hutchence

Don't bother, it really isn't any good.

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017

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I was disappointed. After a promising start in the first few pages the tale explodes into a long period of mind numbingly boring detail of how a nuclear power station operates and an agonisingly tedious explanation of what goes on at a shift hand over. And one thing the author seemed keen that the reader should remember is that the staff at the nuclear power station all wear regal blue uniforms, as he tells us quite a few times. How about that for gripping the attention! The characters are cardboard cut outs with negligible depth, even the two lovers seemed so shallow as to make one hardly care for what happened to them. The story seemed to me to be only half developed, which was a pity as with a little more care this could have been so much better at every level. I can hardly believe that in a nuclear establishment a security guard could have such a frivolous attitude as to report the he's checked a gate when in fact he's not been anywhere near it - and that there's not some means of electronic checking to ensure the he did go to that spot. Eventually there's a build of some tension and there's action - but in fact the story only began to get interesting after it had reached the 60% point! Then suddenly it's all over and that's it, whereas the story could have been brought to a much more satisfying end with another couple of chapters. It seemed to me that the author too had become rather bored with his book and finally decided he had something very important to do elsewhere, such as watching paint dry. Heaven knows how this book got so many positive reviews, I think two stars is being rather generous.

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Tester

About Love, terrorism and protection

Reviewed in Germany on February 12, 2021

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In this book, love and thriller are combined into one, so reading becomes especially interesting. The book keeps you tense, you wait for what will happen next. A book about the problems associated with therorism and protection from it. And at the same time, you enjoy how two people love each other.

Wilma M

Slow to hi speed

Reviewed in Australia on May 11, 2017

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At first this book was painfully slow, following Cameron slacking on his job for sex, but ..... the pace moved on to a fully packed involved mission - to avert disaster to their country and men. It was at this stage, the story was very difficult to put down. If you enjoy, love danger and sitting get on the edge, this is it.

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A Must-Read Thriller!

Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2015

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The Wind Guardian grabs from you the very beginning building into an enticing action-packed thriller with the perfect amount of romance and intrigued to keep you hooked from start to finish. The author has a fluid, smooth writing style which makes the characters interesting and keep you invested in this outstanding must read. Do yourself a favor and read your copy today!

Sashadoo

Nuclear meltdown in California? Terrifyingly real, highly recommended!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2015

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Wow, this is a novel that literally begins at simply gathers speed with each page turned. The state of the art nuclear power plant at Mal Loma, California is protected by an elite team of security guards, trained to respond to and prevent any and all threats. The one thing they are not expecting, however is a combined attack by terrorists, aided by internal forces. The tension builds up superbly as unorthodox security guard Cameron Taylor and the object of his desires, Grace Baker find themselves stuck with the responsibility to try to outwit those who would bring death and destruction to millions. Can they thwart the terrorists, or is a nuclear reactor meltdown a foregone conclusion? As Islamic terrorist approach by sea, and hired criminals ready themselves to attack on land, backed up by a hidden fifth columnist within the facility, author Frank Scozzari keeps readers guessing from start to finish. This is a book that could literally go either way. Will it end with a successful defence of the power plant, or does California face life under a nuclear winter? Read it and find out. I'll be honest and say I was so hooked on this book I read it deep into the night in order to find out what eventually happens. The characters are very believable and it's hard not to identify with the good guys, who are shown to be very 'human' with everyday wants, needs and failings, making the story that much more believable. The author has obviously researched his subject well, as the countdown to the final meltdown of the nuclear reactor is terrifyingly accurate. Highly recommended.

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professor

A Story to Trigger America's Worst Fears

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018

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The Wind Garden by Frank Scozzari is the kind of thriller that could trigger the deep-seated fears that continue to lie in the hearts of many Americans since September 2011. It offers a hair-raising scenario of foreign terrorists planning a covert incursion into a huge nuclear plant in California and, with the support of traitors on the inside, blowing it up. Millions of Americans will die if the plan succeeds. And it does!!
But two guards, engaged in a somewhat minor infraction of the Plant’s regulations, have inadvertently escaped the slaughter of the plant’s workforce. The heart-in-mouth question then becomes, will they have the skills, the luck, the courage and the time, all the while pursued by an armed and determined killer, to halt the nuclear fallout that will waft its way on the wind along the Californian coast? Scozzari’s frightening concept has all the hallmarks of a best seller and, with his excellent writing skills, he delivers a throat-clutching ride.
Part of the novel’s fascination is the detailed and expert description of all aspects of the nuclear plant’s architecture, layout, machinery, staffing, staffing rotas, and training programmes for guards. Scozzari has obviously done a tremendous amount of research into his subject and, in his enthusiasm, his explanations are sometimes as technical as the plans and manuals he occasionally refers to. Yet, despite the fact that there are parts of the book that are almost textbook in style and which, in another writer’s hands may well have become tedious, Scozzari’s literary skills allow him to infuse the raw data with a persistent undercurrent of menace. This not only holds the reader’s attention but gives him an important understanding of the plant’s environment that will later allow him to empathise with the problems faced by the two protagonists, and to hurtle along with them through the huge and alien complex in which the story climaxes.
The final quarter of the book is an action-packed, gut-churning ride, and while I was a bit disappointed at the abrupt ending which leaves some questions unanswered, I have to say that for fans of thrillers and techno-thrillers, The Wind Guardian is an exciting and compelling read.

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