Arctic Rising
Arctic Rising by Tobias S. Buckell, published by Penguin Random House in 2013, is a 352-page science fiction novel that explores a future where the Arctic Cap has nearly vanished. The story follows Anika Duncan, a former mercenary who now serves as a United Nations Polar Guard pilot, tasked with safeguarding the region from pollution and smuggling. As the Gaia Corporation unveils a groundbreaking technology aimed at terraforming the planet, the situation spirals out of control, turning a potential solution to global warming into a dangerous weapon.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of techno-thriller and eco-thriller, delving into themes of international politics and espionage. As Anika navigates this treacherous landscape, she faces critical decisions that could determine the fate of the Earth. Arctic Rising presents a thought-provoking adventure that engages with contemporary issues surrounding climate change and environmental protection.
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The Arctic Cap has all but melted, oil has run low and Anika Duncan, former mercenary turned United Nations Polar Guard pilot, patrols the region to protect against pollution and smuggling.
In a daring plan to terraform the planet, the Gaia Corporation develops a revolutionary new technology, but when they lose control, our best potential solution to global warming may become the deadliest weapon ever known.
As a lethal game of international politics and espionage begins, it will be up to Anika to decide the fate of the Earth.
Part techno-thriller, part eco-thriller, ARCTIC RISING is a fantastic dystopian science fiction adventure that will appeal to fans of everyone from Michael Crichton to James Bond.
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