On the Laser's Edge, The Conspiracy: Code Word Tikal By Sharon Thatcher
In the 1970s the terms lone wolf and home-grown terrorism were not used, but that does mean they did not exist. For one man, caught on the dark edge of that existence, they were very real indeed.
This book tells the strange-but-true story of a laser conspiracy case and the attempt to affect world order with laser weapons. For more than three mind-numbing years, Wausau, Wisconsin scientist Myron (Mike) Muckerheide rode the laser's edge. As a pioneering, self-made laser expert he not only fought to overcome skepticism in the competitive research community, he did so while being courted by a militant right-wing extremist. It was the extremist who understood better than anyone how valuable Mike's knowledge really was, and he wanted that knowledge to help further his plans for world rebellion. Later complicit to the plan were a Wisconsin assemblyman and a Guatemalan deputy defense minister.
Although becoming an FBI informant early on, Mike repeatedly encountered skeptical agents who didn't believe his fabulous claims about lasers at a time when the science was still largely misunderstood. He persevered to see the case to its surprising conclusion with the help of the few agents who did understand.
This book gives you an insider's look into how the FBI conducted its investigation. Mike went on to become a successful contributor to the development of laser science, working for hospitals, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
In the 1970s the terms lone wolf and home-grown terrorism were not used, but that does mean they did not exist. For one man, caught on the dark edge of that existence, they were very real indeed.
This book tells the strange-but-true story of a laser conspiracy case and the attempt to affect world order with laser weapons. For more than three mind-numbing years, Wausau, Wisconsin scientist Myron (Mike) Muckerheide rode the laser's edge. As a pioneering, self-made laser expert he not only fought to overcome skepticism in the competitive research community, he did so while being courted by a militant right-wing extremist. It was the extremist who understood better than anyone how valuable Mike's knowledge really was, and he wanted that knowledge to help further his plans for world rebellion. Later complicit to the plan were a Wisconsin assemblyman and a Guatemalan deputy defense minister.
Although becoming an FBI informant early on, Mike repeatedly encountered skeptical agents who didn't believe his fabulous claims about lasers at a time when the science was still largely misunderstood. He persevered to see the case to its surprising conclusion with the help of the few agents who did understand.
This book gives you an insider's look into how the FBI conducted its investigation. Mike went on to become a successful contributor to the development of laser science, working for hospitals, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
In the 1970s the terms lone wolf and home-grown terrorism were not used, but that does mean they did not exist. For one man, caught on the dark edge of that existence, they were very real indeed.
This book tells the strange-but-true story of a laser conspiracy case and the attempt to affect world order with laser weapons. For more than three mind-numbing years, Wausau, Wisconsin scientist Myron (Mike) Muckerheide rode the laser's edge. As a pioneering, self-made laser expert he not only fought to overcome skepticism in the competitive research community, he did so while being courted by a militant right-wing extremist. It was the extremist who understood better than anyone how valuable Mike's knowledge really was, and he wanted that knowledge to help further his plans for world rebellion. Later complicit to the plan were a Wisconsin assemblyman and a Guatemalan deputy defense minister.
Although becoming an FBI informant early on, Mike repeatedly encountered skeptical agents who didn't believe his fabulous claims about lasers at a time when the science was still largely misunderstood. He persevered to see the case to its surprising conclusion with the help of the few agents who did understand.
This book gives you an insider's look into how the FBI conducted its investigation. Mike went on to become a successful contributor to the development of laser science, working for hospitals, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
“I have just read On the Laser’s Edge and I want you to know how much I enjoyed it. An interesting story, fascinating characters and themes that are so relevant in today s world made it compelling ... Wisconsin has some great stories and great storytellers.”
“The activities of the Posse and associated right-wing neo-Nazi fringe organizations are skillfully chronicled ... With their ringleaders put out of commission by dedicated law enforcement and the undercover information provided by a citizen volunteer, Mike Muckerheide, a talented scientist and laser expert, the Posse gradually faded into the woodwork. But that did not bring an end to controversy and turmoil.”