Civil Terror: Gridlock

by: J. Luke Bennecke

When Dr. Jake Bendel, a civil engineer responsible for a groundbreaking self-driving system, finds himself at the center of a catastrophic hack that causes a massive accident on the I-405, killing thousands, his life is flipped upside down. Wrongfully accused and marked by the nation as a terrorist, Jake becomes a fugitive, desperately trying to clear his name while the very technology he created threatens to unravel the fabric of society. As the country teeters on the brink of chaos, Jake, the fugitive engineer, must navigate through layers of conspiracy and danger. With each tick of the clock, the stakes grow higher, not just for Jake, but for the entire nation. From explosive freeway ambushes to high-tension confrontations with government officials, Jake’s quest for redemption becomes a pulse-pounding race against time.

Publish:

15 Mar, 18

Categories:

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Authors:

J. Luke Bennecke

Genres:

Thriller

Series:

Jake Bendel Thriller

Languages:

English

Publishers:

Foreign Rights

ASIN:

B07B8LK9XG

Pages:

499

File size(e-book):

2.2 MB

Rating:

★★★★★★★★★★

Book Availability:

available

Pre Order Availability:

no

Book Awards:

2023 Feathered Quill Awards 1st place winner for Best of Backlist 2023 Firebird Book Awards 1st place winner for Technology, 2nd place winner for Thrillers

Accessibility Features:

enabled

Description:

When Dr. Jake Bendel, a civil engineer responsible for a groundbreaking self-driving system, finds himself at the center of a catastrophic hack that causes a massive accident on the I-405, killing thousands, his life is flipped upside down. Wrongfully accused and marked by the nation as a terrorist, Jake becomes a fugitive, desperately trying to clear his name while the very technology he created threatens to unravel the fabric of society.

As the country teeters on the brink of chaos, Jake, the fugitive engineer, must navigate through layers of conspiracy and danger. With each tick of the clock, the stakes grow higher, not just for Jake, but for the entire nation. From explosive freeway ambushes to high-tension confrontations with government officials, Jake’s quest for redemption becomes a pulse-pounding race against time.

Reader's Review:

"A story that will seize your attention and spike your anxiety. Take a deep breath and buckle in for a non-stop ride in J. Luke Bennecke’s ultra-fast-paced thriller, Civil Terror: Gridlock." - Indies Today "Author and engineer J. Luke Bennecke keeps readers on edge with an action-packed plot that also incorporates a comprehensive technical background." - BookTrib

Author Details:

J. Luke Bennecke is a veteran civil engineer with a well-spent career helping people by improving Southern California roadways. He has a civil engineering degree, an MBA, a private pilot’s certificate, and is a partner in an engineering firm. He enjoys philanthropy and awards scholarships annually to high school seniors.