House Down Dirt Lane - Hardcover

by Todd Hugie (Author)

". . . truly an unforgettable novel." -Annika Carlson, Author of the upcoming Age of the Pleiades Books

"House Down Dirt Lane twines together the curiosity and shenanigans of local kids with the unknown, unseen world of nuclear fission. . . . An excellent debut novel as well as a good read." -Vicki Read, Academic Librarian and English Teacher

". . . a suspenseful and thoughtful treatment of the unintended consequences of the search for ever more powerful nuclear weapons." -Brian J Morra, Author of The Able Archers series

"Unseen and hidden away in the dark, damp cellar within the house down dirt lane, a creature stirred. It showed no preference for young or old, male or female, race, color, or national origin, mercilessly devouring all. It was a silent killer, often going unnoticed until it was too late."

Samantha, a young, bright analyst at the CIA, finds herself in a dire situation when her lifelong research reveals alarming information linked to atomic bomb testing. A monster created from the fallout poses risks to both the environment and the general population.

True events weave with political conspiracy as covert government forces close in, determined to silence Samantha forever. With her life hanging by a thread, can she outsmart her ruthless pursuers and expose the truth before it's too late?