'Rondine Solution': Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens Humanity in Action-Packed Suspense Novel

ELDRIDGE, Iowa, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Born out of today's instability in the Middle East and concerns about dependence on foreign oil, Larry G. Patten's new novel, "Rondine Solution" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/), introduces a near-future scenario in which nuclear power capacity is stretched to the breaking point. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as one man uncovers corporate conspiracy and murder in his search for the truth -- and a solution.

A terrorist attack decimates Middle Eastern oil fields, creating a new energy paradigm: nuclear power becomes essential to maintaining our way of life. A recent graduate of MIT, John Patrick Codpepper joins the Alliance Group as one of the bright new stars in the nuclear power field. But his idealism runs into reality. The Alliance Group, taxed by the insatiable demand for power, has cut corners in its nuclear plant design and construction. John Patrick's concerns about the potential for disaster are brushed aside:

   "Why don't you just do your job and leave the rest of us alone to do
   ours?"

   John Patrick had encountered that type of reaction everywhere in the
   organization. He had always felt that knowledge brought with it truth and
   that truth was ultimately what you should be seeking. However, it was as
   if truth was the enemy of the company. Over time, this feeling grew and
   he began to feel that the Alliance Group was making safety compromises in
   order to increase their profitability.

Unwilling to silence his misgivings, John Patrick is dismissed from the company. Then the inevitable: a complete core meltdown. John Patrick may be the only one who can keep this from becoming a full-blown catastrophe. But there's just one problem: He's been framed for murder, possibly by the Alliance Group. If he surrenders, he'll be charged with murder. If he doesn't, the world we know may come to an end! John Patrick will attempt to save the world through an experimental concept in nuclear warfare -- but is it too risky? Too late? Find out in the riveting conclusion to "Rondine Solution."

Larry G. Patten has published several books through AuthorHouse (http://www.authorhouse.com/), including his Champion Series trilogy: "Living As A Champion," "Champion Health" and "Spiritual Champion." He has also written "Strategic Organizational Development," which helps organizations move from being just great companies to being champions in their field. In addition to "Rondine Solution," Patten has published another novel, "Count Down to Eternity," also through AuthorHouse (http://www.authorhouse.com/).

Patten is a noted speaker on organizational development and leadership, including quality systems development. He is the founder of the World Leadership Institute and has served as chancellor and president of several colleges. Visit http://www.wlionline.com/ for more information.

AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher (http://www.authorhouse.com/) for emerging, self-published (http://www.authorhouse.com/GetPublished/FAQ.aspx) authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com/.

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