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Paul Winterflood

Paperback, Published in Nov 2011 by New Generation Publishing

ISBN10: 0755213610 | ISBN13: 9780755213610

Page count: 384

JULY 1996: Israel builds a prototype of the world's first THEL - Tactical High Energy Laser weapon. The U.S agrees to co-fund further development.* MAY 2000 - AUGUST 2004: In tests THELs shoot down rockets, artillery shells and even multiple incoming mortar rounds. It is estimated that at a range of 5km 'probability-of-kill' is virtually 100%.* DECEMBER 2004: Israel reduces its level of funding, amid serious concerns about THELs limited mobility and therefore practicality on the battlefield. The U.S agrees that there'll need to be a significant technical breakthrough.* SIX MONTHS AGO: While working on an unrelated project involving the world's leading tank armour, a small family run company in England, called Mason Electronics, quite literally cracks it. Using a high energy laser to blaze an ionised path through the air, they are able to release a huge burst of energy along this invisible conductor. Just like lightning. Only this is lightning with a difference. YOU CAN AIM IT. Recognising that they have created the ideal terrorist super weapon, the project is immediately cloaked in secrecy. Code named 'The Black Raven', only four people are even aware of its existence. TWO WEEKS AGO: A number of loyal retired employees, who still have a significant shareholding in Mason Electronics, notify the company that they've been made a hugely attractive offer for their shares. Way too attractive for MD Frank Mason. Alarm bells start to ring. YESTERDAY: Mason's daughter goes missing... *Factual