Goliath's Breath

About the Book

Goliath is an oddity in his surroundings and his entire life. He now has embarked on a plan to enhance his financial prospects. But he must do harm to anyone who gets in his way, man, woman, or the forces of nature. He is looking for easy money and an abduction is his way forward and to be in the human trafficking business. Lansing Police Detective Lockhart receives a mysterious phone call, “I’ve got them”. They get reports of a large man scaring those who meet up with him. Other LPD Detectives are investigating a drug related murder on the Southside with many anti-police observers of the crime. Across town the other “too tall” LPD detectives are assigned to a robbery at a local jewelry store. The suspects are smart and ruthless. In Washington, D.C., a meeting of the National Defense Intelligence Service (NDIS) is taking place. They are discussing what to do about Chinese aggression. An NIDS agent explains a plan on how to deal with this situation. Goliath invites human traffickers from all parts of the world to view his “merchandise” and decides on a more desirable plan. LPD is tracking down Goliath and it leads to two detectives becoming hostages with abducted victims. The Chinese decide to make a strong move on Taiwan with all their forces zeroing in capture the island nation.

About the Author

R.A. Ballard is a Vietnam Veteran and graduate of Michigan State University (MSU). He worked in the auto industry, Driver Education, Public Transportation, and with the Michigan State Police/Homeland Security.