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Chilling Effect
A RUTHLESS ECO-TERRORIST.
A WOMAN DETERMINED TO STOP HIM.
Chilling Effect explores a world in the not-too-distant future where terrorism is taken to a new level, one with world-ending consequences.
"Fiction of the first order!" --Clive Cussler
"Fascinating, stupendous, and terrifying." --Douglas Preston
Natasha, global climate expert, is one of the few scientists who understands the apocalyptic threat that lurks beneath the thawing permafrost in Alaska. But no one will listen.
Konrad, world-renowned glaciologist, has extracted an ice core from a dying glacier in Kilimanjaro, Africa, that holds a terrifying clue about our past and also our future. But no one will listen.
William, a climatologist ridiculed by the scientific community, carries out frightening acts of ecological terrorism in Greenland and Siberia with global implications, and he now has his sights on Alaska.
Rachel, star of the CIA's Global Climate Counterterrorism Unit, has tracked William for months, from the Greenland ice sheet and the Siberian plains to the Alaskan tundra determined to spoil his plans.
Journey along with these characters across three continents, as a battle rages in this heart-rending thrill ride whose Chilling Effect will leave you fearful for the future we're leaving to our children.
"The opening chapter is mind-bending enough, but it only gets better, with cutting-edge science, vivid characters, and a plot that accelerates to a mind-warping-climax. Highly recommended."
--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of the Pendergast series of novels
A WOMAN DETERMINED TO STOP HIM.
Chilling Effect explores a world in the not-too-distant future where terrorism is taken to a new level, one with world-ending consequences.
"Fiction of the first order!" --Clive Cussler
"Fascinating, stupendous, and terrifying." --Douglas Preston
Natasha, global climate expert, is one of the few scientists who understands the apocalyptic threat that lurks beneath the thawing permafrost in Alaska. But no one will listen.
Konrad, world-renowned glaciologist, has extracted an ice core from a dying glacier in Kilimanjaro, Africa, that holds a terrifying clue about our past and also our future. But no one will listen.
William, a climatologist ridiculed by the scientific community, carries out frightening acts of ecological terrorism in Greenland and Siberia with global implications, and he now has his sights on Alaska.
Rachel, star of the CIA's Global Climate Counterterrorism Unit, has tracked William for months, from the Greenland ice sheet and the Siberian plains to the Alaskan tundra determined to spoil his plans.
Journey along with these characters across three continents, as a battle rages in this heart-rending thrill ride whose Chilling Effect will leave you fearful for the future we're leaving to our children.
"The opening chapter is mind-bending enough, but it only gets better, with cutting-edge science, vivid characters, and a plot that accelerates to a mind-warping-climax. Highly recommended."
--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of the Pendergast series of novels
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2019
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About the author
R.J. Piñeiro
35 books52 followersBorn in Cuba and raised in Central America, R.J. Pineiro spent several years in the midst of civil wars before migrating to the United States in the late 1970s, first to Florida to attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne. There, RJ earned a pilot's license and high school diploma in 1979, before heading to Louisiana for college.
R.J. earned a degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University in 1983 and joined the high-tech industry in Austin Texas, working in computer chip design, test, and manufacturing.
In the late 1980s R.J. began studying to become a novelist. Reading everything from classical literature to contemporary novels, R.J.'s love of storytelling became uncontrollable. Using an aging personal computer, R.J. decided to launch a writing career.
R.J.'s first published work, SIEGE OF LIGHTNING, a novel about a sabotaged space shuttle, was released by Berkley/Putnam in May of 1993. A second novel, ULTIMATUM, about a second Gulf War scenario, was released the following year, 1994, by Forge Books, which went on to publish R.J.'s next 12 novels over the following 13 years.
In 2015, R.J. teamed up with TV News military analyst Colonel David Hunt to kick off the "Hunter Stark Book Series." The first book in the series, WITHOUT MERCY, about ISIS gaining acquiring nuclear weapons, was released on 3.7.17. The second book, WITHOUT FEAR, about the war in Afghanistan, was released on 8.7.18
In 2017, R.J. also teamed up with New York Times bestselling author Joe Weber. The result is ASHES OF VICTORY, a novel of global terrorism and international conflict released by Ignition Books on 9.3.18
In 2018, R.J. penned a nineteenth novel, AVENUE OF REGRETS, a mystery revolving around sex trafficking and domestic abuse released on 11.16.18
R.J. is married to L.M. Pineiro, an artist and jewelry designer. They have one son, Cameron & Daughter-in-Law Sarah, and two crazy dogs, Coco and Zea.
R.J. earned a degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University in 1983 and joined the high-tech industry in Austin Texas, working in computer chip design, test, and manufacturing.
In the late 1980s R.J. began studying to become a novelist. Reading everything from classical literature to contemporary novels, R.J.'s love of storytelling became uncontrollable. Using an aging personal computer, R.J. decided to launch a writing career.
R.J.'s first published work, SIEGE OF LIGHTNING, a novel about a sabotaged space shuttle, was released by Berkley/Putnam in May of 1993. A second novel, ULTIMATUM, about a second Gulf War scenario, was released the following year, 1994, by Forge Books, which went on to publish R.J.'s next 12 novels over the following 13 years.
In 2015, R.J. teamed up with TV News military analyst Colonel David Hunt to kick off the "Hunter Stark Book Series." The first book in the series, WITHOUT MERCY, about ISIS gaining acquiring nuclear weapons, was released on 3.7.17. The second book, WITHOUT FEAR, about the war in Afghanistan, was released on 8.7.18
In 2017, R.J. also teamed up with New York Times bestselling author Joe Weber. The result is ASHES OF VICTORY, a novel of global terrorism and international conflict released by Ignition Books on 9.3.18
In 2018, R.J. penned a nineteenth novel, AVENUE OF REGRETS, a mystery revolving around sex trafficking and domestic abuse released on 11.16.18
R.J. is married to L.M. Pineiro, an artist and jewelry designer. They have one son, Cameron & Daughter-in-Law Sarah, and two crazy dogs, Coco and Zea.
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May 21, 2019
Scariest book I've read in a long time
This is a must read. I am an Environmental Compliance expert with more than 36 years experience. The science is real, although the drama is obviously fiction. So, it might be 30 or 40 years away. But methane will be released totally overshadowing CO2 emissions in this century. We must be prepared for drastic change, the harbingers of which can be seen this very spring ... 84F in Arkhangelsk on 14 May, Mackenzie County Alberta evacuated 20 May, persistent massive thunderstorms with destructive tornados in the Midwest IS US...
The book will keep both general public and the scientific community up late. The only suggestion is more thorough editing of both grammar and spelling, as well as content.
This is a must read. I am an Environmental Compliance expert with more than 36 years experience. The science is real, although the drama is obviously fiction. So, it might be 30 or 40 years away. But methane will be released totally overshadowing CO2 emissions in this century. We must be prepared for drastic change, the harbingers of which can be seen this very spring ... 84F in Arkhangelsk on 14 May, Mackenzie County Alberta evacuated 20 May, persistent massive thunderstorms with destructive tornados in the Midwest IS US...
The book will keep both general public and the scientific community up late. The only suggestion is more thorough editing of both grammar and spelling, as well as content.
November 17, 2019
Climate crisis is real and if we do nothing the earth as we know it will no longer exist. This book explains a lot about climate and heating the planet. The author has done his.research and explains what is happening to the planet we live on. Non stop suspense.
June 5, 2019
Interesting
I am a believer in global warming and I can imagine things like this occurring. That makes this a very scary story. There are truly people who would try to damage everything
I am a believer in global warming and I can imagine things like this occurring. That makes this a very scary story. There are truly people who would try to damage everything
July 25, 2019
OMG!
This is a very interesting view of climate change and the possibility of the future of our planet against a mad destructionist.
This is a very interesting view of climate change and the possibility of the future of our planet against a mad destructionist.
October 3, 2019
I did not think I was going to like this book but continued and was hooked. The facts about our climate were very scary but very interesting.
November 21, 2022
Pretty bad.
September 9, 2023
Chilling
Powerful and thought-provoking. I enjoyed the characters and feel that this gives us a lesson on what to expect in the future. Scary and knowledgeable and a must read.
Powerful and thought-provoking. I enjoyed the characters and feel that this gives us a lesson on what to expect in the future. Scary and knowledgeable and a must read.
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