F.B.I. agent Karen Raney investigates two, apparently unconnected, criminals-a robber whose trail has gone cold and a possible embedded terrorist. Karen believes her robber is now into new crimes and is likely aided by others he has enlisted to aid and assist him. Karen tries to understand the two threats-ordinary criminals, in it for the money, and/or an extremist political group? Wrestling invisible opponents in a shadowy underworld, Karen finally faces down her robbery suspect who claims terrorism is unfolding on American soil. Have terrorists slipped past sleeping American law...

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the selection, operation, and testing of infrared devices, including a description of modern detector assemblies and their operation

This book discusses how to use and test infrared and visible detectors. The book provides a convenient reference for those entering the field of IR detector design, test or use, those who work in the peripheral areas, and those who teach and train others in the field.

Chapter 1 contains introductory material. Radiometry is covered in Chapter 2. The author examines Thermal detectors in Chapter 3;...

In this new novel in the terrorist crime-fighting series, featuring F.B.I. agent Karen Raney, our heroine lies in hospital, near death, victim of gunshot wounds incurred in a firefight with Al Qaeda terrorists. Her prognosis is of great concern to many. Al Qaeda plots against her as they pray for her demise. An American law enforcement leader prays for her speedy recovery and early return to the fray. The leader of a secret American paramilitary patriot group prays for her life and recovery of unique bonds they have forged. Together, these two have allied in not only terrorist crime-fighting...

A convoluted tale of wounded warriors-men, women returned from Mid-East wars with injured bodies, damaged psyches. America's patriot heroes, lost in a jungle of medical bureaucracy. Healing is slow. Even slower, dawning awareness their costly sacrifices mean little to fellow Americans. Medal award ceremonies can't conceal a base side of American culture. Soldiers are expected to melt into society and not further trouble fellow citizens. Often unaided, many fall beneath the American economic steamroller. A few discover power by taking matters in hand. The latter focus on a deadly struggle to...