Day of the Dove

by Rainer Rey

In this nail-biting political thriller, cinematographer Thane Adams films a documentary in Africa, when he comes across villages where the natives have died en masse. As Ebola and other deadly viruses are discounted as the cause of these mass deaths, Thane’s plans to use his disaster footage on TV news are totally disrupted when thugs posing as CIA agents try to detain him in New York. When Thane finds his publicist murdered and meets Danielle Wilkes, who’s being chased by the same goons, they both realize that they are caught in an overpowering web of conspiracy. The villages in Africa were simply a test––the true purpose of the deadly force––a plot by Muslim Militants who have captured a new technology to destroy cities in the United States. The deadly “city killer bomb” is ironically named “The Dove.” As this prophetic tale continues, one man and one woman battle against an ominous new technology that could kill millions and alter the world balance of power forever. There are 14 days until the ultimate horror is unleashed. The countdown begins––only 14 pivotal, spine-tingling days until the Day of the Dove.

Genres: Thriller

368 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 1998

About the author

After being educated as an English Major at Yale and The University of Washington, Rainer engaged in a 10 year career in show business as a singer-songwriter-musician, appearing in concerts around the world and Las Vegas Hotels like Caesar's Palace, The Riviera and Aladdin. His musical and lyrical experience led to writing commercials for television and radio for national clients while managing his own companies for two and a half decades. Writing for others finally prompted Rainer to try his hand at thriller novels and screenplays. After a few years of advice and help from several editors and his agent, Rainer was able to publish two novels in 1997-98, which have been now released as reprints along with two new thrillers titled COSMOSIS and THE FIND. Aside from his love for writing, Rainer is also currently an owner/partner in a marketing firm that specializes in product development and high profile computer graphics.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a slow go to nowhere.
The story went around and around and never seemed to gain any ground or traction.
It didn't pick up or come to a climax that was interesting. By the time it happened I was done and really didn't care what happened.

[Ebony Irby · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got down to about 4 hours remaining (Audible listen), and called it quits. Too much buildup. I was ready for action, but the character development went above and beyond what was needed (IMO). Not enough action for me. I kept waiting for the “Moment”, but it never came so I gave up.