The document presents a fictional scenario in which Japan successfully developed a nuclear weapon during World War II, hidden at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. It follows a covert operative named Lake as he races against rogue militia to prevent a nuclear disaster stemming from this forgotten weapon. The story intertwines historical elements with a modern-day thriller narrative, showcasing action and suspense.

1. What if the Japanese had
succeeded in developing a
nuclear weapon at the end of
World War II, but were stopped
before deploying it?
But the bomb is still hidden.
At the base of the Golden Gate
Bridge!

3. High Praise for The Gate
Kansas City Journal Inquirer: “What a
delicious adventure-thriller. Its clever,
plausible plot gives birth to lots of action and
suspense.”
Written by a New York Times Bestselling Author,
West Point Graduate and Green Beret.

4. The facts:
As the Third Reich was reduced to rubble, a U-
Boat attempted to make the arduous journey to
Japan.
Its cargo?
Scientists, enriched uranium, and two Japanese
naval officers.

5. The Facts:
The Japanese worked extensively on their biological
and chemical weapons. Unit 731 in Manchuria was
infamous and largely ignored by history.

6. OSS documents indicate that Japan’s nuclear
weapons program was also headquartered in
Manchuria.
Which is why the Russians were in such a rush
to seize that area near the end of the war.

7. What if the Japanese succeeded?
What if they detonated one bomb in
Manchuria at the end of the war to cover
their tracks and the second bomb
disappeared on board a submarine heading
across the Pacific.
Toward the United States? Toward the city
where the 1st meeting of the United Nations
will be held.

8. That nuclear weapon has been lost and
forgotten about at the base of the Golden
Gate Bridge since the end of the war.
Lake, a covert operative for the US, is now
on a race against rogue militia terrorists to
find and destroy this weapon in order to
prevent a nuclear disaster of epic
proportions.

9. This books mixes a modern day thriller with
uncovering history.
The horrors of Unit 731; the Yakuza; North
Korean commandoes and home grown
terrorists.
All combine in this action-packed story of
what could be.
By a #1 NYT bestselling author and former
Special Operations.
The Gate

11. The Shadow Warrior Series
These are stand alone titles and don’t need to be read in order.

12. New York City. 1970s.
Former Green Beret Will Kane is the lone wolf
who must take down the bad wolves preying
on the innocent.
“Fans of Jack Reacher, look no further than Will Kane.
Written by the author with Reacher’s real
background.” Booklist
http://bobmayer.com/fiction/

13. New York Times bestselling author, graduate of West Point and
former Green Beret. He’s had over 75 books published, including the
#1 bestselling series Green Berets, Time Patrol, Area 51, and Atlantis.
He’s sold over 5 million books. He was born in the Bronx and traveled
the world. He’s lived on an island off the east coast, an island off the
west coast, in the Rocky Mountains, the Smoky Mountains and other
places, including time in East Asia studying martial arts.
He now lives peacefully with his wife and dogs.
www.bobmayer.com