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Boiling Point
Chaiten, a long-dormant volcano in Chile, fuses the destinies of two microbiologists, a celebrity scientist, and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who waits for the one sign that his diabolical plan is about to be put into motion. For the Earth has become a pawn in the biggest gamble ever played with humanity's future-and Chaiten is about to blow.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 28, 2010
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Karen Dionne
11 books945 followersKaren Dionne is the USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Marsh King’s Daughter and The Wicked Sister, both published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in the US and in dozens of other languages. Praised by The New York Times Book Review as “subtle, brilliant, and mature,” The Marsh King’s Daughter is soon to be a major motion picture starring Ben Mendelsohn and Daisy Ridley.
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January 17, 2011
There really are differences between books written by women and those written by men. Dionne's BOILING POINT exhibits why I need to read more from women. Maybe it's just me, or this book, but in what is a relatively short thriller (304 pages) with multiple viewpoints, she still somehow manages to create three dimensional characters. It's done artfully too. Very well written, compelling characters which are highly conflicted, and whose conflicts drive the plot. And I guess that's the hook, right? How does a story about an exploding volcano manage to be character driven?
And because it is character driven, it doesn't sacrifice pacing in favour of character development. It still remains a fast paced compelling story - some of the descriptions of being buried alive were hard for me to read - with a brilliant if crushing ending.
Best of all, however, are the murky ethics involved. Although not heavy handed in its delivery, this novel is a discussion on the relative merits of geoengineering the planet. It raises a lot of questions and certainly has made me want to seek out answers.
Definite must read.
And because it is character driven, it doesn't sacrifice pacing in favour of character development. It still remains a fast paced compelling story - some of the descriptions of being buried alive were hard for me to read - with a brilliant if crushing ending.
Best of all, however, are the murky ethics involved. Although not heavy handed in its delivery, this novel is a discussion on the relative merits of geoengineering the planet. It raises a lot of questions and certainly has made me want to seek out answers.
Definite must read.
February 25, 2011
Review provided by Black Lagoon Reviews:
Boiling Point by best selling author K.L. Dionne is an action packed thrill ride showcasing the intensity of which Mother Nature is capable of. But, along with being extremely dramatic and suspenseful, this novel is also quite thought evoking as the reader is made to weigh the moral and ethical issues surrounding global warming and pollution as the battle to save the planet rages.
As scientific novels go, I always enjoy the injection of actual data; however, sometimes this can serve to weigh a novel down. What I enjoyed most about this novel is that is was able to maintain a highly scientific outlook on volcanology while still making it accessible to all readers. Everything covered is very well discussed allowing the reader to glean the pertinent facts without having to force themselves to continue. This is greatly achieved through the wonderful, flowing writing style invoked by Dionne. This also serves to give a great sense of movement to the story eliciting great emotion and action as the danger of the situation around Chaiten mounts. As the story progresses so too does the wonderful dramatic flair as the characters are put into one suspense laden situation after another constantly gripping the reader and immersing them more fully in the story.
The cast of characters in this novel are a pretty eclectic bunch giving readers a wide range of personalities and belief systems to relate to that somehow makes the story all that more engaging. Each character is nicely developed with both attributes and flaws and their own moral and ethical codes relating to the planet and in some cases justice in general after one character decides to take matters into his own hands for the betterment of the planet. This allows for some great inner turmoil and conflict within the cast. Also, the battle for survival in the face of Mother Nature’s awesome power is its own matter that helped to really make these characters all the more real. The shifting point of views are flawless helping to delve the reader deeply into the varying minds of these interesting characters are they struggle through this cataclysmic disaster for their own reasons. This also helps to give insight not only into the characters’ minds, but into the bigger picture of the novel as well shaping a wonderful pro and con argument for ecoengineering.
Also, serving to make this story intriguing is the underlying mystery surrounding twenty-two tanker trucks driving into the middle of no where. The conspiracy behind this makes for some wonderful reading as the answers are slowly revealed leaving you to make your own conclusions. What at last everything is laid out for the reader, it once again begs the question how far should we go to save the planet? Is it the right of one at the risk of many to implement and untried method? And at what cost to the planet itself?
Overall, this was a wonderful novel that I truly enjoyed reading, of course this could because I’ve always been fascinated by volcanoes, but who hasn’t been at one point in time or another? With wonderful emotional appeal, gripping action and wonderful characters this is one author I will definitely be reading again!
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Scars
Boiling Point by best selling author K.L. Dionne is an action packed thrill ride showcasing the intensity of which Mother Nature is capable of. But, along with being extremely dramatic and suspenseful, this novel is also quite thought evoking as the reader is made to weigh the moral and ethical issues surrounding global warming and pollution as the battle to save the planet rages.
As scientific novels go, I always enjoy the injection of actual data; however, sometimes this can serve to weigh a novel down. What I enjoyed most about this novel is that is was able to maintain a highly scientific outlook on volcanology while still making it accessible to all readers. Everything covered is very well discussed allowing the reader to glean the pertinent facts without having to force themselves to continue. This is greatly achieved through the wonderful, flowing writing style invoked by Dionne. This also serves to give a great sense of movement to the story eliciting great emotion and action as the danger of the situation around Chaiten mounts. As the story progresses so too does the wonderful dramatic flair as the characters are put into one suspense laden situation after another constantly gripping the reader and immersing them more fully in the story.
The cast of characters in this novel are a pretty eclectic bunch giving readers a wide range of personalities and belief systems to relate to that somehow makes the story all that more engaging. Each character is nicely developed with both attributes and flaws and their own moral and ethical codes relating to the planet and in some cases justice in general after one character decides to take matters into his own hands for the betterment of the planet. This allows for some great inner turmoil and conflict within the cast. Also, the battle for survival in the face of Mother Nature’s awesome power is its own matter that helped to really make these characters all the more real. The shifting point of views are flawless helping to delve the reader deeply into the varying minds of these interesting characters are they struggle through this cataclysmic disaster for their own reasons. This also helps to give insight not only into the characters’ minds, but into the bigger picture of the novel as well shaping a wonderful pro and con argument for ecoengineering.
Also, serving to make this story intriguing is the underlying mystery surrounding twenty-two tanker trucks driving into the middle of no where. The conspiracy behind this makes for some wonderful reading as the answers are slowly revealed leaving you to make your own conclusions. What at last everything is laid out for the reader, it once again begs the question how far should we go to save the planet? Is it the right of one at the risk of many to implement and untried method? And at what cost to the planet itself?
Overall, this was a wonderful novel that I truly enjoyed reading, of course this could because I’ve always been fascinated by volcanoes, but who hasn’t been at one point in time or another? With wonderful emotional appeal, gripping action and wonderful characters this is one author I will definitely be reading again!
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Scars
March 19, 2011
Won on Goodreads First Reads. I'm looking forward to reading it.
I set aside The Wise Men long enough to read Boiling Point, and it didn't take long because Boiling Point turned out to be a real page-turner. But this was not so apparent at the beginning. For instance, from page 9, "This particular sky was so blue she had to squint to look at it; the air balmy enough to convince the most devout skeptic of the reality of global warming." Oh, so a "balmy day" is proof of global warming? Give me a break! At this point I was thinking, "This book is going to be nothing but a one-dimensional propaganda piece for global-warming."
Happily this early conclusion was wrong. The characters turned out not to be all black or white but were convincingly complex, with some flaws in the "good" guys and occasional virtues in the "bad" guys. And it finally came out that global warming may not be the result of wicked human behavior after all. In fact, quite the opposite came about, but you will have to read the book to find out how. The further I got into the book, the better I liked it. I found myself putting off less-interesting tasks to finish the book, a sure sign that it had hooked me.
So, thank you, K. L. Dionne, for giving me the book via the Goodreads First Reads program and for writing such an engaging piece.
I set aside The Wise Men long enough to read Boiling Point, and it didn't take long because Boiling Point turned out to be a real page-turner. But this was not so apparent at the beginning. For instance, from page 9, "This particular sky was so blue she had to squint to look at it; the air balmy enough to convince the most devout skeptic of the reality of global warming." Oh, so a "balmy day" is proof of global warming? Give me a break! At this point I was thinking, "This book is going to be nothing but a one-dimensional propaganda piece for global-warming."
Happily this early conclusion was wrong. The characters turned out not to be all black or white but were convincingly complex, with some flaws in the "good" guys and occasional virtues in the "bad" guys. And it finally came out that global warming may not be the result of wicked human behavior after all. In fact, quite the opposite came about, but you will have to read the book to find out how. The further I got into the book, the better I liked it. I found myself putting off less-interesting tasks to finish the book, a sure sign that it had hooked me.
So, thank you, K. L. Dionne, for giving me the book via the Goodreads First Reads program and for writing such an engaging piece.
January 20, 2011
When I first saw Karen Dionne's debut novel, Freezing Point, I noted that reviewers were comparing her to Michael Crichton. I liked a lot of Mr. Crichton's early stuff so, I bought the book, read it and said, yeah, I can see that.
With the publication of Boiling Point, Ms Dionne has confirmed and surpassed those comparisons. Boiling Point is a fast-paced, well wrought eco-thriller. The detail is stunning, the characters well defined and dynamic and the action never stops. One of the things I found most intriguing about Boiling Point was the way Ms Dionne was able to present various sides of the global warming issue in equal measure without preaching or attempts to steer the reader in a particular direction.
I'm looking forward to Ms Dionne's next book.
With the publication of Boiling Point, Ms Dionne has confirmed and surpassed those comparisons. Boiling Point is a fast-paced, well wrought eco-thriller. The detail is stunning, the characters well defined and dynamic and the action never stops. One of the things I found most intriguing about Boiling Point was the way Ms Dionne was able to present various sides of the global warming issue in equal measure without preaching or attempts to steer the reader in a particular direction.
I'm looking forward to Ms Dionne's next book.
March 20, 2011
I enjoyed this book and cannot wait to get the next one. I just grabbed this book on a whim from the library when I was looking at the new books. This is an excellent book which has good science with a lot of the sociology of the green movement. I really liked the part where the characters discussed the idea that improving conditions in one part of the world do not mean that conditions would be better for everyone.
December 23, 2013
Loved the story. It kept me spellbound. Not only is it an eloquent tale of a volcano's reawakening after 9,000 years of dormancy, but a poignant chronicle of how different individuals perceive and react to the volcano's eruption. Karen Dionne hooked me; I will absolutely read more of her books.
March 16, 2011
Great story- Well written science thriller. I enjoyed the book and my husband who does not read much also enjoyed the book.
August 2, 2013
An excellent thriller! I read this book in just under a week. Makes me want to run into the mouth of a volcano - and see what happens!
February 25, 2023
This is my second Karen Dionne book, having read Freezing Point several years ago. I enjoyed that one and thought I'd give Boiling Point a try. It was a solid book, but not as engaging as Freezing Point.
This one got off to a slow start and didn't pick up much until the last half. As an action-thriller it was okay, but I wanted more action and thrills. The characters were short on development and I didn't really feel connected with any of them except maybe Max and he was killed off fairly early. A map would have been a helpful addition. Overall, I don't regret reading this novel, but wanted more.
This one got off to a slow start and didn't pick up much until the last half. As an action-thriller it was okay, but I wanted more action and thrills. The characters were short on development and I didn't really feel connected with any of them except maybe Max and he was killed off fairly early. A map would have been a helpful addition. Overall, I don't regret reading this novel, but wanted more.
January 9, 2022
Another page-turner from Dionne, this one featuring characters we came to know in Freezing Point, with a blend of science and science fiction. The long-dormant Chaiten volcano in Chile erupts, yet for a few this was not unexpected. The implications of their actions could have massive consequences for the planet, and not all of those rushing to the site to find out what's been going on survive to tell the tale.
September 16, 2017
Really enjoyed this. My first volcano novel.
November 29, 2011
*Thar be spoilers below. Ye have been warned.
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Nobel Prize winning scientist, Phillipe Dumas, thinks he's found a way to solve the problem of global warming. His solution--seed volcanic eruptions with sulfur dioxide--is seen by some as the greatest thing since sliced bread. To others, it makes him the epitome of "evil genius."
Ross Roundtree, a microbiologist, falls into the latter category. He and his assistant, Sheila Kennedy, literally stumble onto Dumas's plan while researching glaciers in Chile. At which point, anytime he hears Dumas's name, Ross goes from zero to enraged in a millisecond. (Seriously. The guy has anger management issues.)
His sister, former environmental activist-turned-conference organizer, Rebecca Sweet, thinks Dumas's plan is inspired. Rebecca, by the way, is Ross's sister. Family ties, however, don't stop Ross from disowning his sister the instant he finds out she supports Dumas's plan. (Again, the man has ish-shoes.)
Dumas, we find is Sheila's stepfather. Ross, meanwhile, is in love with Sheila. Oh, and Dumas is also in love with his assistant, Stephanie. Boiling Point is as much about surviving a pyroclastic volcanic explosion as it is about the rather warped relationships between its characters.
Why 4-stars? Because, it's a thriller in the purest sense. It moves quickly, immediately throwing its characters into the path of falling boulders and other dangers. The writing is spare and effective, and despite it flaws (there are many), it was a fast, fun read.
The biggest flaw is simultaneously its strength. Honestly, there really isn't a clear protagonist. Dumas is an insufferable arrogant bastard, as one might expect from a human with the hubris to think he can single-handedly alter the climate. He would otherwise be the antagonist, if not for Ross.
Ross is supposed to be a protagonist in an anti-hero kind of way. Sort of. See, in my mind, the inclusion of the word "hero," even if proceeded by "anti," implies that the character should be in some way be likable. Usually this means "funny," if only sardonically so.
Ross is a self-righteous asshole. His backstory suggests that some of his arrogance is driven by previous failures, but there's nothing appealing or compelling about the man. He's not funny. He's not charming. He's supposedly in love with Sheila, but in their one scene together, he treats her with contempt. He struts around snarling at everyone, and in one case, physically attacks someone for no reason. Despite his supposed desire to prevent anyone from dying on his watch, he blithely lets one man fall to his death, then later allows another to die before his eyes. I wanted Ross to die. When it looked like he wouldn't die, I kept reading, hoping .... I'd see his end. "Die, motherf*cker, die!"
My point? I hated Ross so much, I needed to keep reading, pushing on to his much awaited downfall.
An odd reason to like a book, but it kept me turning the pages. (Obviously, this isn't a keeper.)
*Edited for clarity because I wrote this on a Monday following a long "working" Thanksgiving holiday.*
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Nobel Prize winning scientist, Phillipe Dumas, thinks he's found a way to solve the problem of global warming. His solution--seed volcanic eruptions with sulfur dioxide--is seen by some as the greatest thing since sliced bread. To others, it makes him the epitome of "evil genius."
Ross Roundtree, a microbiologist, falls into the latter category. He and his assistant, Sheila Kennedy, literally stumble onto Dumas's plan while researching glaciers in Chile. At which point, anytime he hears Dumas's name, Ross goes from zero to enraged in a millisecond. (Seriously. The guy has anger management issues.)
His sister, former environmental activist-turned-conference organizer, Rebecca Sweet, thinks Dumas's plan is inspired. Rebecca, by the way, is Ross's sister. Family ties, however, don't stop Ross from disowning his sister the instant he finds out she supports Dumas's plan. (Again, the man has ish-shoes.)
Dumas, we find is Sheila's stepfather. Ross, meanwhile, is in love with Sheila. Oh, and Dumas is also in love with his assistant, Stephanie. Boiling Point is as much about surviving a pyroclastic volcanic explosion as it is about the rather warped relationships between its characters.
Why 4-stars? Because, it's a thriller in the purest sense. It moves quickly, immediately throwing its characters into the path of falling boulders and other dangers. The writing is spare and effective, and despite it flaws (there are many), it was a fast, fun read.
The biggest flaw is simultaneously its strength. Honestly, there really isn't a clear protagonist. Dumas is an insufferable arrogant bastard, as one might expect from a human with the hubris to think he can single-handedly alter the climate. He would otherwise be the antagonist, if not for Ross.
Ross is supposed to be a protagonist in an anti-hero kind of way. Sort of. See, in my mind, the inclusion of the word "hero," even if proceeded by "anti," implies that the character should be in some way be likable. Usually this means "funny," if only sardonically so.
Ross is a self-righteous asshole. His backstory suggests that some of his arrogance is driven by previous failures, but there's nothing appealing or compelling about the man. He's not funny. He's not charming. He's supposedly in love with Sheila, but in their one scene together, he treats her with contempt. He struts around snarling at everyone, and in one case, physically attacks someone for no reason. Despite his supposed desire to prevent anyone from dying on his watch, he blithely lets one man fall to his death, then later allows another to die before his eyes. I wanted Ross to die. When it looked like he wouldn't die, I kept reading, hoping .... I'd see his end. "Die, motherf*cker, die!"
My point? I hated Ross so much, I needed to keep reading, pushing on to his much awaited downfall.
An odd reason to like a book, but it kept me turning the pages. (Obviously, this isn't a keeper.)
*Edited for clarity because I wrote this on a Monday following a long "working" Thanksgiving holiday.*
June 2, 2015
“Boiling Point” is the second book from American author Karen Dionne, although the cover gives her name as K L Dionne. Her first novel. “Freezing Point” was an exciting thriller with a team of scientists fighting against big corporate interest.
Boiling Point has a similar feel, with a couple of character making a return appearance. However, rather than facing a soulless corporation, the team this time have to contend with a mix of the raw power of mother nature and the delusions of a scientific genius.
The book follows a number of characters who find themselves connected in their interests in the newly active Chaiten volcano in Chili.
So, whilst most people are running away from the eruption, the heroes our this tale are running in the opposite direction – right to the heart of the volcano.
Add to the floods, ash falls and flowing magma, two budding romances and some internecine fighting, Boiling Point has all the ingredients of a bestselling thriller. But for some reason, it never really reaches its full potential. Maybe it is me expecting too much, or maybe the writing falls short of what is needed, but whichever it is, the book failed to impress me in the way her first book did.
In some ways it’s a little like the series of low-budget disaster movies I have been watching lately.
A good holiday read but lacking that indefinable something that would make it a really good book.
Boiling Point has a similar feel, with a couple of character making a return appearance. However, rather than facing a soulless corporation, the team this time have to contend with a mix of the raw power of mother nature and the delusions of a scientific genius.
The book follows a number of characters who find themselves connected in their interests in the newly active Chaiten volcano in Chili.
So, whilst most people are running away from the eruption, the heroes our this tale are running in the opposite direction – right to the heart of the volcano.
Add to the floods, ash falls and flowing magma, two budding romances and some internecine fighting, Boiling Point has all the ingredients of a bestselling thriller. But for some reason, it never really reaches its full potential. Maybe it is me expecting too much, or maybe the writing falls short of what is needed, but whichever it is, the book failed to impress me in the way her first book did.
In some ways it’s a little like the series of low-budget disaster movies I have been watching lately.
A good holiday read but lacking that indefinable something that would make it a really good book.
September 13, 2011
There are abundant reasons to recommend this book. I hadn’t previously read the first in the series, Freezing Point, but I didn’t feel left behind. Though it was made apparent that some of these characters had a history before this story opened, an understanding of what came before wasn’t necessary. Neither did I feel stranded in a bunch of technical gobbledygook; it all made sense to a non-scientist like myself.
The situation the characters face is clearly portrayed and thought provoking. Vivid descriptions make it evident that the author extended her research beyond the Internet and into the real world. The characters seemed real and their motives were believable; and even if their relationships with one another did tend to stretch credulity, that didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the tale. Oh, and one more thing: despite its fast pace, the unsavory character of some of the actors, and the stakes they played for, I was delighted to find a refreshing lack of profanity – but nowhere did the dialog sound unnatural or hokey.
Dionne’s Boiling Point is a satisfying read on every level.
The situation the characters face is clearly portrayed and thought provoking. Vivid descriptions make it evident that the author extended her research beyond the Internet and into the real world. The characters seemed real and their motives were believable; and even if their relationships with one another did tend to stretch credulity, that didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the tale. Oh, and one more thing: despite its fast pace, the unsavory character of some of the actors, and the stakes they played for, I was delighted to find a refreshing lack of profanity – but nowhere did the dialog sound unnatural or hokey.
Dionne’s Boiling Point is a satisfying read on every level.
December 27, 2010
Boiling Point by K.L. Dionne
Scientists deal with their ethics, morals and personal frailty as they tackle pollution, volcanic eruption and global warming.
This is not a tale for any with a weak heart. Ms. Dionne plunges into contemporary controversy and personal relationships from page one. She uses the issue of global warming and possible scientific solutions to set her stage and then uses an erupting volcano to add drama. It sounds complicated but it works very well. You are draw into the characters concerns and personalities while the action is fueled by the awesome power of a volcanic eruption.
This book forces you to ponder the questions of global warming and the ethics behind individual responsibility for both creating and solving such dramatic issues.
I recommend the book.
Scientists deal with their ethics, morals and personal frailty as they tackle pollution, volcanic eruption and global warming.
This is not a tale for any with a weak heart. Ms. Dionne plunges into contemporary controversy and personal relationships from page one. She uses the issue of global warming and possible scientific solutions to set her stage and then uses an erupting volcano to add drama. It sounds complicated but it works very well. You are draw into the characters concerns and personalities while the action is fueled by the awesome power of a volcanic eruption.
This book forces you to ponder the questions of global warming and the ethics behind individual responsibility for both creating and solving such dramatic issues.
I recommend the book.
May 12, 2011
In Freezing Point, Karen Dionne chilled you in Antarctica. Now, in Boiling Point, she turns up the heat with a erupting volcano in Chile. Rebecca Sweet returns to the novel with Ross Roundtree and Sheila Kennedy, when they're setting up a conference there for POP. But when the long-dormant volcano of Chatién erupts, it changes everything. For Max Heat, a volcanologist, it's a chance of a lifetime to get it on film. For Sheila and Ross, they discover the sulphur acid being poured in the lake. And the whole village town of Chatién gets hit by the volcano, they would have to evaculate and leave everything behind. Afterwards, things aren't the same, when people's lives are at stake, a matter of life and death. What a red hot thriller!
January 21, 2011
This novel was very interesting and easy to follow, which when talking about a scientific genre thriller, is sometimes very hard to accomplish. As a 'lay' person, I understood the technical aspects of the volcanic situation, thus enjoyed the book.
There were several mysteries going on. Tankers carrying what, to where, and for why? Not what you would normally expect.
There were characters that were well drawn but I did feel that I should have read Ms. Dionne's first book to be truly introduced to them.
This was a good, fast read due to the frequent switch of situations and events. You could tell a great deal of research had gone into the novel.
There were several mysteries going on. Tankers carrying what, to where, and for why? Not what you would normally expect.
There were characters that were well drawn but I did feel that I should have read Ms. Dionne's first book to be truly introduced to them.
This was a good, fast read due to the frequent switch of situations and events. You could tell a great deal of research had gone into the novel.
April 11, 2011
I won Boiling Point in a firstreads competition. Normally, thrillers aren't exactly my thing, but I'm interested in the global-warming and science aspects, so I am happy to say I enjoyed reading the book. It is a fast-paced, quick read, with lots of exciting action surrounding the volcanic eruption. The characters were interesting and multi-dimentional, however it seems as if reading her earlier book Freezing Point may help the reader understand the characters and their motivations more in this book.
February 19, 2014
This is a great read, and you learn a lot about volcanic activiity without really realizing it. I loved this book. I had not read Freezing Point, prior to being given this book to read and review, but believe me it is now at the top of my "to read" list. I loved the action and suspense in this novel. It isn't often that we get a glimpse into the differing scientific views on any subject. The author definitely knows what she is writing about, and this book shows it. I recommend this to anyone that likes suspense with a brain.
February 15, 2011
Chaiten, a long-dormant volcano in Chile is the key to this amazing thriller by the very skilled writer Karen Dionne- the plot is so very relevantto our World today, the characters so finely drawn, that this novel rises above the thriller genre and becomes a vitally important read. In the hands of a master writer like Ms. Dionne, Boiling Point is simply stunning.
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March 24, 2011
I won this in the goodreads competition and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. These normally aren't my types of books but the book started fast and didn't let up. I'm a sucker for natural disasters so I might pick up her other book in the series, Freezing Point. The book also dealt with global warming issues, which I found intriguing. Good read!
June 10, 2011
This is an interesting look at what can happen when one man thinks he can do what he wants to save the world from global warming. There is action through out the book and its scary to think that one man can cause so many deaths in trying to help the world. There are a few coincidences that are hard to believe, but other than that its a good read.
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February 9, 2011I have just won this book from First Reads. I look forward to reading it. Thanks.
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February 9, 2011Thank you Goodreads First Reads for this free book. Looking forward to reading it when I get it.
Shelved as 'interesting-possibilities'
February 9, 2011Erupting volcano, a missing researcher, and a radical scheme to end global warming. Setting: Chile Sounds great!
August 23, 2011
3 star science thriller (top 50% of the genre). An environmental thriller set in South America on the slopes of an erupting volcano. For my full review, see ScienceThrillers.com
August 29, 2011
Good adventure, very timely for me as I was leaving for Chile when I started reading this. Looking forward to more from this author
June 20, 2012
Thouroughly enjoying the read.
December 26, 2012
I don't think the science was very accurate, but it was still enjoyable.
December 31, 2012
It was frightening to imagine what could happen to the world if something like this actually happened. It was a real page turner.
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