May 15th: Seattle, Washington. During FBI surveillance of a smuggling operation that originated in British Columbia, a large group of smugglers spring an ambush on the FBI team at a Seattle marina and get away with most of their cargo, leaving the FBI agents and many civilians dead or dying. When a large case abandoned by the smugglers is opened by the bomb squad, it becomes apparent that a terror attack is imminent. FBI Agent-In-Charge Kate Seaman finds herself in a desperate search to prevent terrorists from using their weapons of mass destruction on yet unknown targets. As events unravel, there is a hint of involvement by a sovereign state. Stow away your assumptions about what you have feared since 9/11. A reality check awaits you in Near Side of the Precipice. This fast paced thriller by Author Dale Lowther will prompt your concern about our national security while the sacrifice, bravery and patriotism of the characters will make you proud to be an American. After reading page one, you won't be able to put this novel down until the stunning end. Near Side of the Precipice... A desperate search to save America.