The Straw That Broke
The Straw That Broke by Gregory D. Zeigler is an environmental thriller published by Raven’s Eye Press in 2013. This edition spans 318 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Lyndall Burke, a young scientist who becomes embroiled in a conflict between ecoterrorists and corrupt officials over water resources in the drought-stricken desert Southwest. Her disappearance prompts police officer Susan Brand and private investigator Jake Goddard to intervene, setting off a chain of events filled with abduction, deceit, and murder.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the dire consequences of water scarcity and the moral dilemmas faced by those involved. The story delves into themes of crime and mystery, highlighting the urgent clashes over dwindling resources in a future where severe water shortages threaten the survival of much of the global population. As the characters navigate this perilous landscape, the book presents a thought-provoking commentary on environmental issues and the lengths individuals will go to protect what is vital.
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In Greg Zeigler’s environmental thriller “The Straw That Broke,” Lyndall Burke, a vulnerable young scientist and free spirit, gets caught up in a battle between ecoterrorists and corrupt public officials over water in the drought-stricken desert Southwest. Lyndall’s disappearance leads police officer Susan Brand and private investigator Jake Goddard to rush to her aid, but abduction, deceit, and murder could lead to a cataclysmic ending jeopardizing the entire region. In a parched and frightening future in which two-thirds of the world’s population is expected to be living under severe water shortages, “The Straw That Broke” is a modern allegory, shedding light on the desperate clashes over precious water, and on our imperiled future.
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