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BLOOM
There is darkness so deep that no light in Creation can penetrate it. This darkness thrives only in the merciless hearts of a few men . . . . How long will some men wait to achieve the ultimate revenge? . . . . forever! Man’s greatest fear is that of the unknown and now terrorists have used it as the ultimate weapon against the world. A 2:00 a.m. call thrusts CIA agent, Kim Anderson, into the most dangerous mission of her career. Little does she know that the fate of the entire world depends on her.Brad Sanders has it successful career, luxury home, expensive automobile, and a bright future. But now all that is threatened by what he must do . . . . and quickly.Terrorism normally strikes at random targets to instill maximum fear. This time, it threatens the world in a way nobody could ever have predicted. Time is running can no-one find a solution?
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2008
About the author
William Gallaty
13 booksWilliam Gallaty, a former executive management consultant for the Rand Group for twenty-five years is now retired.
Bill lives in Palm Harbor, Florida with his wife, Krista. He has five children: Damon, Charis, Conan, Dana and Madeline and two grandchildren: Spencer and Addison.
Bill writes stories that will surprise his readers with action and characters. All of Bill's stories have surprise endings which will entertain.
Bill lives in Palm Harbor, Florida with his wife, Krista. He has five children: Damon, Charis, Conan, Dana and Madeline and two grandchildren: Spencer and Addison.
Bill writes stories that will surprise his readers with action and characters. All of Bill's stories have surprise endings which will entertain.
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March 20, 2009
Bloom
By William Gallaty
A WAD Productions Book
ISBN: 1440468001
270 Pages
I was thoroughly enjoying the action and adventure! And, if William Gallaty, author of Bloom, had not added that last twist—that last surprise, I would have still been happy having read it. But when he did...he added the realism that made it more believable and thus more memorable—more...unsettling and chilling! And it all started with three tiny seeds!
Although defeated, Hitler had initiated many hateful activities. One of them was to commission scientists to find a way to murder and eliminate all peoples of a given nation! The method to be used was to create food products that would ultimately destroy the people who consumed them! The seeds were never used during the war; however, once over, a certain scientist saw a way to make his own fortune and he sold three seeds to another group who hated, who wished to eliminate entire nations. But to do this, it would require someone who would become a traitor to his own people, so that the food would be grown and accepted where it was needed. Unfortunately, that was not hard to do! From those seeds, a multinational company, Manna, was created from which nearly all food products were bought and used, with notable exceptions...
Years have gone by and Collette Dubois, a doctor working in Africa, and in communication with another friend in India, have begun to realize the high morality rate for infants. As individuals start talking and conducting research, they are more and more convinced that the problem could very well be with the food that the countries’ populations and their animals are consuming. Indeed, Collette is one of the first to put it in words, “she had been party to what might be considered a long-term form of genocide.” (p. 65)
Interestingly, the author chooses an investment firm executive to be one of the leading characters rather than, say, a scientist. It’s not surprising, because the money angle definitely was one of the leading factors leading to the catastrophe; however, in my opinion, by choosing the financial leader, it allowed an entirely different scenario to be developed and explored—a potent angle that proved to be exciting and unique. For Brad Sanders realized that he had to potentially go against one of his major account owners, while at the same time, he had to consider the potential market losses of other major clients.
There are sufficient terrorist “hits” of all those attempting to verify and announce what has been happening to provide great action and suspense! However, I must say that the overall storyline, frankly, was “scary,” and perhaps more horrific because of the realism! Gallaty added to this feeling by adding quotes by Hitler, religious books and politicians at the beginning of each chapter so that readers are forced back out of the story to realize that there are, indeed, actual people and events that daily erupt across the world in acts of terrorism.
Readers, take the time to fictionally delve into today’s reality: “All they needed was a starving world searching for a way to cure hunger...” (p. 256). For many reasons other than that I enjoyed this book, I have to consider it a “must read!” Well-written!
G. A. Bixler
For IP Book Reviews
By William Gallaty
A WAD Productions Book
ISBN: 1440468001
270 Pages
I was thoroughly enjoying the action and adventure! And, if William Gallaty, author of Bloom, had not added that last twist—that last surprise, I would have still been happy having read it. But when he did...he added the realism that made it more believable and thus more memorable—more...unsettling and chilling! And it all started with three tiny seeds!
Although defeated, Hitler had initiated many hateful activities. One of them was to commission scientists to find a way to murder and eliminate all peoples of a given nation! The method to be used was to create food products that would ultimately destroy the people who consumed them! The seeds were never used during the war; however, once over, a certain scientist saw a way to make his own fortune and he sold three seeds to another group who hated, who wished to eliminate entire nations. But to do this, it would require someone who would become a traitor to his own people, so that the food would be grown and accepted where it was needed. Unfortunately, that was not hard to do! From those seeds, a multinational company, Manna, was created from which nearly all food products were bought and used, with notable exceptions...
Years have gone by and Collette Dubois, a doctor working in Africa, and in communication with another friend in India, have begun to realize the high morality rate for infants. As individuals start talking and conducting research, they are more and more convinced that the problem could very well be with the food that the countries’ populations and their animals are consuming. Indeed, Collette is one of the first to put it in words, “she had been party to what might be considered a long-term form of genocide.” (p. 65)
Interestingly, the author chooses an investment firm executive to be one of the leading characters rather than, say, a scientist. It’s not surprising, because the money angle definitely was one of the leading factors leading to the catastrophe; however, in my opinion, by choosing the financial leader, it allowed an entirely different scenario to be developed and explored—a potent angle that proved to be exciting and unique. For Brad Sanders realized that he had to potentially go against one of his major account owners, while at the same time, he had to consider the potential market losses of other major clients.
There are sufficient terrorist “hits” of all those attempting to verify and announce what has been happening to provide great action and suspense! However, I must say that the overall storyline, frankly, was “scary,” and perhaps more horrific because of the realism! Gallaty added to this feeling by adding quotes by Hitler, religious books and politicians at the beginning of each chapter so that readers are forced back out of the story to realize that there are, indeed, actual people and events that daily erupt across the world in acts of terrorism.
Readers, take the time to fictionally delve into today’s reality: “All they needed was a starving world searching for a way to cure hunger...” (p. 256). For many reasons other than that I enjoyed this book, I have to consider it a “must read!” Well-written!
G. A. Bixler
For IP Book Reviews
July 27, 2012
It starts out with 3 tiny seeds.
The war has ended and Hitler is no longer alive but he still leaves destruction behind waiting for someone to use it. A few years later a mysterious package is left in a scientist lab that contain these 3 seeds. These seeds are what seems to be an answer for all nations, starving or not.
I liked the twist of having a financial investment firm brought into the storyline since it easily leads the mind to greed and cover-ups. There are cover-ups but every time I thought it was that character behind it, they too seemed to be just another pawn in this story. This is definitely an action packed story as they race to try to solve the mystery of who is really responsible. I was surprised up until the very end.
I enjoyed the storyline and another good book from Gallaty. I think so many of us think of a terrorist act will be big and with little of no warning. Gallaty skillfully put an entirely different scenario before us that will make you think twice.
I read his other book 20 20 vision and loved it. So if you liked this book I would definitely check that one out too.
The war has ended and Hitler is no longer alive but he still leaves destruction behind waiting for someone to use it. A few years later a mysterious package is left in a scientist lab that contain these 3 seeds. These seeds are what seems to be an answer for all nations, starving or not.
I liked the twist of having a financial investment firm brought into the storyline since it easily leads the mind to greed and cover-ups. There are cover-ups but every time I thought it was that character behind it, they too seemed to be just another pawn in this story. This is definitely an action packed story as they race to try to solve the mystery of who is really responsible. I was surprised up until the very end.
I enjoyed the storyline and another good book from Gallaty. I think so many of us think of a terrorist act will be big and with little of no warning. Gallaty skillfully put an entirely different scenario before us that will make you think twice.
I read his other book 20 20 vision and loved it. So if you liked this book I would definitely check that one out too.
February 7, 2016
I won this book in a Goodreads First-reads giveaway. This book was a very slow read for me. Though the situation was very realistic and I do love conspiracy theories, the story still felt slow. In retrospect I did like the book, it just took a while to get through it because it wasn't that engaging. Even though the events did happen quickly the wording was what slowed the story down a bit. The descriptions and dialogue was too wordy for me. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes conspiracy, historical fiction, and a slow paced story.
November 19, 2014
This book left me with mixed feelings, scared because it could so happen, happy, then sad, and so mad if we don't check and double check everything we receive form other counties and give to other countries multiple times and then again periodical. The scariest thing now is someone reading this book and getting ideas. I would recommend it to people who love conspiracy theories. It was a great fast pace read.
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