Assimilating mountains of raw data, artificial intelligence has developed the ability to accurately predict behavior, and its prophecy is alarming. Mankind is doomed. The apocalypse is on the horizon. Billions will die as society slides into complete anarchy. Something must be done. The cure isn’t simple or clean. To avoid a collapse, the government of the United States must be overthrown, a new form of rule established. The rest of the world will have no choice but to follow. The silicon mastermind attacks, unleashing chaos, confusion, and destruction on the American justice system – the weakest link in democracy’s precious chain. Thrust into the middle of this diabolical scheme is US Marshal Griffin Storm, a man with his own troubles. Working with Katherine “Kit” Carson, an assistant US attorney, this unlikely duo finds themselves battling a ruthless, determined foe that knows, sees, and hears everything.
Joe Nobody (pen name for the author who wishes to keep his identity confidential) has provided systems, consulting and training for the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Naval Research, United States Border Patrol as well as several private firms and government agencies which cannot be disclosed. He is currently active in this area and for the security of his family and ongoing business, wishes to remain anonymous.
He has over 30 years of competitive shooting experience, including IPSC, NRA, and other related organizations. He has been a firearms instructor and consultant for over 30 years and holds the rights to a United States Patent for a firearms modification.
Joe initially became involved in helping private citizens "prepare" at the request of his students and clients. A conscientious instructor, he would always inquire as to why they wanted to learn certain skills or techniques and often the response was to prepare for more than just simple home invasion or self-defense. If you ask Joe what his greatest attribute is, he will tell you he is a "problem solver" and uses his formal education in Systems Engineering to this end.
"As the economy worsens, world tensions rise, and the modern media propagates bad news faster than ever before, more and more people want to prepare. I wrote HOLDING because it allows me to reach more of the good folks who are concerned about their security. I want them to sleep better at night knowing they have a plan of defense should the 'Event' ever occur."