Apollo Rises

Michael R. Ellis

	Format	ISBN	Price
	Paperback (6x9)	9781420887525	$ 17.20

… An earthy Cold War tale not for the prudish or delicate …

I began writing Apollo Rises over thirty years ago. Back then, I could not tell Apollo’s story, because U.S. Government cryptographic systems that are essential to this story were classified. Those classified cryptographic systems were valuable targets of Soviet espionage activities. Now, U.S. Government declassification schedules permit me to tell Apollo’s story to the detail that I always wanted to tell it.

Apollo Rises tells the story of a young navy man who experiences a unique adventure. His story is more than the telling of venturesome episodes. His story is also a journey of discovery through the U.S. Navy of the Cold War Era – a journey where reality battles perception.

                                        … Michael R. Ells

"I finished reading the intriguing Apollo Rises at 0100 this morning. I had a difficult time tearing myself away ‘til I had devoured it. I felt as if I were a part of the story from start to finish."

                          ... Ron Phillips, RMCM Retired

“Mike, just finished reading your novel, Apollo Rises. Truly enjoyed it; brought back lots of memories of the Med cruises, Naples, Palma, ...”

                           … Al Albers, RMCM Retired

During twenty years of naval service, Michael served in surface ships and submarines. He served ashore at commands in Europe and Central America.

Since retiring from The Navy, Michael worked as a systems analyst in the defense industry, as a teacher, and as a project manager in the casino industry. During 2005, Michael worked in Iraq as a defense contractor.

Michael and his wife, Linda, make their home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After you read Apollo Rises, Michael would like your comments: mrellis1@cox.net

Author's Note:

I began writing Apollo Rises over thirty years ago. Back then, I could not tell Apollo’s story, because U.S. Government cryptographic systems that are essential to this story were classified. Those classified cryptographic systems were valuable targets of Soviet espionage agents. Now, U.S. Government declassification schedules permit me to tell Apollo’s story to the detail that I always wanted to tell it.

Commander Watson asks, “Do you know how to protect TOP SECRET information that you have in your head?”

Rigney nods and replies, “Yes, sir … I can only discuss with those who have a TOP SECRET clearance and who also have a need-to-know.”

“That's right. What follows is classified TOP SECRET. Someone aboard a U.S. Navy warship is passing classified information to the Soviets. I need you to go aboard that ship, discover who he is, and how he is doing it.

Rigney’s eyes go wide in disbelief. “You want me to be a spy?”

“Counterespionage agent is a more accurate description.”

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“Hello, Thomas. Welcome back to Europe.”

“Happy to be back,” Thomas replied as he shook Javier’s hand.

“Thomas, my friend, you are in a good mood today.”

“I am seldom in a bad mood, but I always have worries on my mind.”

“What worries you these days?” Javier asked as he looked directly into Thomas' eyes.

“I worry that someday my partnership with you will be discovered. Then, my life is over. I will spend the rest of my life in jail.”

“Thomas, if I were to give you unconditional freedom today, would you accept it?”

Thomas answered immediately, “No! … Please do not confuse my worry with a desire to end what we do. In the beginning, I did what you wanted out of fear. Now, I have my own motivations, and I enjoy a comfortable lifestyle as a result. Only if I thought my activities were about to be discovered would I request an end to it.”

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