First published 2024
The Big Island of Hawaii faces destruction as a massive volcanic eruption builds toward a catastrophic climax. Scientists and emergency responders race against time to evacuate residents and assess the growing threat. But the natural disaster becomes secondary when they discover the US military has concealed something on the island for decades, something far more dangerous than molten lava and toxic gases. As the volcano reaches critical levels, the protagonists must navigate both the physical destruction around them and the revelation of military secrets that could prove more lethal than the eruption itself. The story weaves together scientific expertise with high-stakes action as characters confront not only the raw power of nature but also the consequences of hidden government operations. Love and loss drive the human drama beneath the surface of this disaster thriller, where personal relationships are tested against the backdrop of potential annihilation.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: Hawaii, Big Island
Period: Contemporary
424 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company