Tickling the Sleeping Dragon’s Tail
Tickling the Sleeping Dragon’s Tail by Wes Engel is a science fiction and fantasy novel published by XLIBRIS US on March 20, 2023. This 384-page book follows the story of Troy, ‘Tank’, Connors, an American soldier who, after being severely wounded in World War II, returns to North Carolina to rehabilitate with his young wife. His life takes a dramatic turn when he accepts a mysterious job in a nameless government town in the mountains of New Mexico, where he becomes part of the Manhattan Project, tasked with developing the first atomic bomb.
Readers will find a narrative filled with tension and intrigue as Tank navigates the challenges of his new life, including the complexities of his work and the personal struggles he faces at home. The story unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, exploring themes of loyalty and survival as Tank becomes embroiled in a web of accusations and espionage. With a blend of historical context and speculative elements, this edition offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history, inviting readers to engage with the moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the project.
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World War II rages on in the European and Pacific fronts. Troy, ‘Tank’, Connors, an American soldier serving in France is severely wounded. He is discharged from the military and returns home to North Carolina to rehabilitate. Back home he and his young wife must somehow put their lives back together. His life is again turned upside down when he accepts a job at an unknown government town with no name or address in the mountains of New Mexico. There, he joins an elite group of scientists working on a top secret government program; the Manhattan Project, building the first atomic bomb. The twists and turns mount as Tank, at one point, is wrongly accused of international espionage. Tank becomes a hunted man. He has few allies on his side. In the climax scene it takes a daring move to save himself.
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