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Charlene D'Avanzo

"Sleuths will have to figure out who done it, but the real crime is the backdrop here: the endless heating of a fragile planet."—BILL MCKIBBEN, author of Falter

A thrilling contribution to the new wave of cli–fi hitting the shelves, Cold Blood, Hot Sea pits climate change scientists against big–energy conspirators. When a colleague is killed aboard the research vessel Intrepid, oceanographer Mara Tusconi believes it's no accident. As she investigates, Mara becomes entangled in a scheme involving powerful energy executives with much to lose if her department colleagues continue their climate change research. Mara's career—and life—is on the line, threatened by intrigue as big and dark as the ocean.

Marine ecologist and award–winning environmental educator CHARLENE D'AVANZO studied the New England coast for forty years. As a scientist, D'Avanzo sees firsthand the effects of climate change, and as a college professor, she knows the importance of storytelling in bringing ideas to life. Today she uses mysteries to immerse readers in Maine waters' stunning beauty and grave threats. An avid sea kayaker, D'Avanzo lives in Yarmouth, Maine.

Torrey House Press

Mara Tusconi Mystery Series

Cold Blood, Hot Sea

Each book in the Mara Tusconi Series features oceanographer and sea kayaker Mara Tusconi, whose pursuit of scientific research and recreational adventure lands her in life–threatening situations. Mystery lovers will experience the deep beauty and danger of the ocean with each installment. Cohesive cover designs for each title ensure that fans of the series will recognize it on sight. 