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White Death
Adventure thriller
White Death
Book 4 of the NUMA Files series
480 pages · First published 2003
When a confrontation between radical environmental activists and a Danish naval vessel near the Faroe Islands leaves sailors trapped beneath the waves, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala of NUMA launch a daring underwater rescue. Their investigation soon exposes a connection between the activists and Oceanus, a powerful corporation secretly developing genetically engineered fish capable of devastating the world's natural fisheries. As Austin follows the conspiracy into the icy North Atlantic, he encounters ruthless enemies, dangerous scientific experiments, and a mysterious organization willing to kill anyone who threatens its plans. With an ecological catastrophe already unfolding, the NUMA team must stop the deadly creatures before they destroy marine ecosystems and place control of the oceans in the hands of a single corporation. Perfect for readers craving a cold-water maritime adventure filled with scientific intrigue, dangerous rescues, corporate conspiracies, and relentless suspense.
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Ship collision, sinking, and sailors trapped underwater · Dangerous diving and near-drowning situations · Explosions, armed violence, and deaths · Attacks involving large, aggressive genetically engineered fish · Threats, attempted murder, and corporate intimidation · Environmental destruction and threats to marine ecosystems · Conflict involving whale hunting and radical environmental activism · Sustained physical peril and action suspense
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Wild Blueberry Cedar Tea
Wild blueberries, fragrant cedar, and maple evoke the untamed northern landscapes as Kurt Austin battles a corporation determined to replace nature's delicate balance with its own deadly creations.
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- Steep the tea. Muddle blueberries with maple syrup in the mug, pour the hot tea over them, and stir; strain if a smoother drink is preferred.
- Garnish: A few blueberries.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Heather Honey Highball
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Scotch whisky, honey, and bright lemon evoke the rugged North Atlantic as Kurt Austin investigates a deadly conspiracy threatening the world's fisheries.
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- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz honey syrup ↗
- 3 oz soda water ↗
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- Shake whisky, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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