Nuclear Winter

In the gripping debut of the Nuclear War four-book series, "Nuclear Winter (TEOTWAWKI - The end of the world as we know it)," the world plunges into its darkest hour as an orbital electromagnetic pulse triggers a catastrophic global nuclear conflict. Amidst the devastation, 90 percent of humanity succumbs to the merciless grip of nuclear winter.
Follow the harrowing journey of a select group of survivors as they grapple with the unforgiving new reality. US Army Colonel Thomas Bradley, a brilliant electronic expert from the Defense Intelligence Agency, leads this diverse ensemble. Together, they seek refuge within the unfinished Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, their last hope in an unhinged world.
Within the cavernous depths of the mountain, these resilient survivors must confront the myriad challenges of a post-apocalyptic existence, all while fending off relentless assaults from a militant faction hell-bent on seizing their sanctuary. Over two tumultuous years, they master the art of subsistence beneath the Earth’s surface, their unwavering determination fueled by the dream of a brighter tomorrow.
Yet, when they finally dare to venture back into the surface world, they encounter an unforeseen adversary: the radioactive fallout borne by marauding storms, forever altering the once-predictable seasons. Worse still, their battle against the Islamic jihadists, who ignited the global conflagration, proves far from resolved. Forced to retreat to their subterranean refuge, they grapple with the ominous resurgence of nuclear winter, their future shrouded in uncertainty.

TD Barnes
DOB: January 25, 1937
Place of Birth: Dalhart, Texas
Current Address: 468 Palegold St., Henderson, NV 89012
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Thornton D. "TD" Barnes, a multifaceted individual with a background in military intelligence, surface-to-air missile and radar electronics, and aerospace, was born in Dalhart, Texas, and raised on a ranch near Clayton, New Mexico, and Dalhart, Texas. His childhood during World War II instilled a passion for technology exploration, which he carried into adulthood. After completing high school in Oklahoma, 17-year-old Barnes embarked on a ten-year military career, beginning with service in Korea as an intelligence specialist and Germany as a HAWK missile man. During his time in the Army, he honed his missile and radar electronics skills, focusing on countering Soviet threats. He also attended the Artillery Officer Candidate School before a military injury altered his career path.
Transitioning to aerospace pursuits, Barnes became involved in significant projects at NASA's High Range in Nevada, contributing to the X-15 program, atomic bomb tests at the Atomic Energy Commission's Nevada Proving Grounds, and the NERVA nuclear rocket project. He furthered his involvement in secretive projects by participating in the CIA's Mach 3 A-12 Project OXCART and stealth initiatives at Area 51.
Beyond his aerospace endeavors, Barnes founded and led an oil and gas exploration company for over four decades, delving into uranium and gold mining ventures. He has dedicated himself to preserving the history of Area 51, serving as president of Roadrunners Internationale and as the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Director Emeritus. His contributions have been featured in documentaries on major networks like the National Geographic Channel, the Discovery Channel, the Fox News Channel, and the History Channel.
Barnes is also an accomplished author, with notable works about the Cold War, including "The Secret Genesis of Area 51," "The CIA ...