The Titicaca Effect
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An enormous antigravity field erupts into being over Lake Titicaca in the high Andes and South America's poorest country suddenly finds itself in possession of the greatest natural resource ever discovered, a naturally-occurring reversal of the earth's gravity near the Island of the Moon. The phenomenon provides a daily launch window into orbit and deep space beyond, making the island the focal point of a worldwide struggle that involves the U.S. military, the Red Chinese and the New Empire of the Incas, descendents of indigenous people of the region bent on reclaiming their lost glory at any cost.
American FAA investigator Tyler Freeman and scientist Dr. Thaddeus Stout investigate the mysterious disappearance of an airliner brought down by the Titicaca Effect and become enmeshed in a web of danger, geopolitical intrigue and terrorism. Along the way, they befriend the newly-elected and charismatic President of the Republic of Bolivia, who finds himself thrust center stage and nose-to-nose with the world's superpowers as he fights to retain control of the resource.
The Titicaca Effect is a compelling science fiction story, a rousing political thriller and a lively adventure, all in one arresting novel you won't be able to put down.
About the Author
From the time of his first visit to Bolivia more than twenty years ago and subsequent visits as recently as 2003, Richard Tooker has been motivated to tell a story about this beautiful but poorly-understood region of the world and its rich heritage as the cradle of western civilization. A voracious science fiction reader, he resolved to use his favorite genre to craft a tale that would be compelling on many levels - scientifically intriguing, culturally significant, and a highly entertaining read for science fiction fans.
Although this is his first work of fiction, Richard has been a regularly-published business writer for more than a decade. A database marketing executive by day, Richard lives with his wife Victoria (also a writer) and two rambunctious but basically well-behaved beagles in Plano, Texas.