Protests, Death and Cover-Up in the Secret City: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The paramilitary security force at the U.S. DOE Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is trained to prevent illegal access to nuclear bomb grade material in the new Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility. Signs warn that the use of deadly force is authorized in the 'kill' zone. A bold team of intruders surprise security at night and trigger events that shatter the reputation of the 'Secret City' that was key to the WWII Manhattan Project. Old-school detective work blends with modern forensic technology as investigators race across the state in pursuit of the truth.

About the Author :
Gwen Nalls and co-author Daniel Baker collectively spent 45 years as contractor executives and directors of major departments at numerous highly classified U.S. DOE/NNSA sites: Mound Lab and Fernald in Ohio, Hanford Site-Richland WA, Super Collider-Dallas, TX, MOX Project-Aiken, SC and Gaseous Diffusion Plant-Paducah, KY.. and the Y-12 National Security Complex. Gwen has degrees from the University of Dayton (BS), Central Michigan University (MS), Chase College of Law (Juris Doctor), Northern Kentucky University. Daniel served 25 years with the Dayton, Ohio Police Department as Detective Commander of the Violent Crime Bureau and the Hostage Negotiation Team. He was also Executive Director of the University of Tennessee's Law Enforcement Innovation Center and National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, TN. He holds BS and MS degrees from the University of Dayton. DANIEL BAKER spend 25 years with the Dayton, Ohio Police Department as Detective Commander of the Violent Crime Bureau and Hostage Negotiation Team. He also spent eighteen years as a prime contractor Director/Senior Manager, Nuclear Safeguards and Security at DOE/NNSA sites; Mound Lab-Ohio, Hanford Site-Richland, WA. and Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge TN. Baker has also served as Executive Director, University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center and National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, TN.

Review :
"This fictional story is sparked by a real security event at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. When things go wrong at the HEUMF that contains bomb-grade nuclear material, old style detective work blends with the latest forensic technology to overcome efforts to conceal evidence. Law enforcement at all levels pursue leads to a surprising conclusion." Author: Mary Elizabeth Gaines "Congratulations on the achievement of finishing a work of this magnitude. Many people wish to, and most never do. Well done! Protests, Death and Cover-up is chock-a-block of action, intersting and accurate detail, and fleshes out characters." AnnMarie MacKinnon, Professional Editor "Great plot, plenty of action and interesting characters. Provided valuable insight into law enforcement handling of a violent death in a secret US government high-security facility." Dr. David Fisher, Author