The 3rd Party

"The 3rd Party" by Lee B. Holum is a science fiction story set amidst rising tensions between two major political powers over a game-changing neutron energy technology. A chemist named Roger Lorin finds himself at the heart of the conflict after moving to Arctic City for a neutron project, only to be kidnapped and caught in a web of international conspiracy. He soon discovers he is a pawn in a larger scheme by a mysterious third party aiming to trigger a devastating war by framing North America, using the new energy source as bait. As Roger fights for survival and uncovers the deep-seated history fueling the global unrest, he races against time to expose the truth and prevent an all-out war, underscoring themes of power, trust, and the delicate balance of peace threatened by advanced technology.