Challenging the assertion that the death of Osama bin Laden rendered al Qaeda and other terrorist groups incapable of mounting attacks within the continental United States of America is, "The Infidels' Revenge," a work of realistic fiction that will open your eyes to new possibilities.
Two separate groups of Islamic Terroristscomprising less than fifty peopledecimate the forests in the western U.S. and take down enough of the electrical power grid to send the country back into the 19th century. The Government responds by enacting sensible policies, strategies and laws, and it captures and disposes of the perpetrators
"The Infidels' Revenge."
The reality is that infrastructure of the United Statessuch as forests, water supplies, bridges, pipelines, and the electrical power grid, are virtually undefended. The Internet makes this situation even worse. Google Maps,' street views, and satellite views show every detail of critical facilities. The Forest Service's website publishes weekly updates of where woodlands are most susceptible to fire.
Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups have a history of planning and conducting successful assaults ranging from the attacks on the Twin Towers and World Trade Center in New York City to blowing a large hole in the USS Cole, killing and injuring U.S. sailors. These decentralized organizations lend themselves to carrying out small tactical operations that frequently do not require central control or coordination by the terrorist organization, and can be carried out...