Defense Mechanism
Defense Mechanism by Steven J. Maricic, published by Beeline Press on February 23, 2019, is a fiction work that delves into the complexities of relationships and security within a military setting. The narrative unfolds at Altamura Air Force Base, where Colonel Sam Sawyer confronts his past with Rita Kelly and his best friend, Johnnie Lonetree. As a thunderstorm brews, a pivotal moment occurs when Rita’s answer to Sam’s question leads to a dramatic fall from a cliff, raising questions about her fate and the underlying tensions among the trio.
Readers will find a suspenseful exploration of psychological defense mechanisms as Sam, the Chief of Security, utilizes Selene, a supercomputer designed for missile defense, to monitor activities on the base. The story reveals the hidden secrets of the characters and the potential threat of a catastrophic attack on the United States. With 322 pages of intricate plotting, this edition invites readers into a world where personal and national security intertwine, set against the backdrop of thrilling suspense.
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At night, on a cliff in the Arizona desert, Colonel Sam Sawyer asks Rita Kelly, “Do you love me, Rita?” Once they were engaged to be married, but Native American Johnnie Lonetree, Sam’s best friend, shattered that. Now all three are together again at Altamura Air Force Base.
As a thunderstorm roars, Sam hears Rita’s answer. Within seconds she loses her balance and tumbles down the side of the cliff. Is she alive? Why did she fall?
Sam is Chief of Security at this crucial base which houses Selene, a supercomputer designed by Rita to control America’s missile defenses. Johnnie has been sent by DARPA to test Sam’s security and Rita’s programming.
Sam uses Selene’s hidden cameras to spy on everyone on the base. With him, we learn the secrets of every character, including the psychological defense mechanisms they use to protect themselves from the slings and arrows of harsh reality.
Soon Sam comes to suspect that someone, maybe Johnnie Lonetree, is plotting to destroy the US in a massive attack. Can he stop it?
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