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Dr. Diane Nelson’s lifelong love of the ocean, nurtured by her Uncle Bo, culminated in her getting a post-doctoral position at Ocean Science and Climatology Foundation. Her prior research on dinoflagellates is invaluable in preventing the red algae bloom that has been spreading through the Gulf of Mexico at an alarming rate, wreaking havoc on marine biodiversity and contaminating freshwater supplies with neurotoxins. As the death toll keeps rising with each passing day, OSCF deploys a group of excellent scientists working around the clock. While happy to have joined the dedicated researchers, Diane cannot help noticing a few oddities. Why are the co-founders of OSCF so reluctant to find out the root cause of the bloom? Why did a former employee become so distressed that he threatened his labmates with a gun before taking his own life? Read Bleeding Sea, an eco-thriller by K.A. Kirtland.
The novel boasts a fast-paced, engaging plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from the first page. The enormity of the environmental disaster helps us realize how vulnerable we are to nature's wrath. K.A. Kirtland highlights how the insatiable greed of a few corrupt people can lead to utter devastation. Added to this, the hair-raising sequence of events, including a harrowing shooting, undersea missions in the poisonous water, or midnight investigations in an off-limit plant, makes the storyline taut with palpable tension. Despite all odds, Diane’s resolute persona and unrelenting pursuit of truth make her a true researcher. We admire her logical approach to problem-solving and strength, especially when a series of possible sabotages puts the integrity of her labmates in question. Kirtland weaves a complicated tapestry of corruption, half-truths, and betrayals, mystifying readers till the end. I recommend Bleeding Sea to anyone who loves climate fiction and environmental thrillers. It will be perfect for fans of Michael Crichton’s State of Fear.
