Gina Rae Mitchell

Book Review & Author Guest Post | Panic Peak by William Liggett (Warming World Adventures)  A #CliFi #Thriller | @iReadBookTours @liggett1 @bill.liggett #Reviews #BookBloggers #Climate #Giveaway

A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.

Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour.

Quick Summary

Panic Peak by William A. Liggett is an exciting, thoughtful, and relevant novel. If you love a gripping thriller with real-world implications, this book will make you think long after turning the last page.

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Book Details

Panic Peak: A Cli-Fi Thriller by William A. Liggett
Series: Warming World Adventures #1
Published by Independent on February 7, 2024
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, Climate Change, Geo-Political, Thriller
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 254

How can a single glacier grow dramatically while hundreds are shrinking around the world?

This paradox confronts a young glaciologist Kate Landry as she looks down at her research site buried under shocking mounds of new snow. Little does she know that Mount Olympus is in the bulls-eye for a sophisticated geoengineering experiment being conducted by a scientist who has convinced a secretive international oil cartel to fund his dubious climate modification techniques.

While Kate struggles to understand why the glacier is growing and begins to unravel the entire nefarious scheme, she also struggles to avoid the unraveling of her developing relationship with social psychologist Grant Poole. The more Kate uncovers on the glacier, the more her own life is at risk.

Can she expose the unethical and dangerous geoengineering operation without being caught before she’s stopped? And at what risk to her life?

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Content Rating: PG-13: Very occasional f-word and sh*t in dialog

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My Thoughts on Panic Peak

Book Review: Panic Peak by William A. Liggett

Right from the start of Panic Peak, I was hooked. The concept of a single glacier expanding while others are vanishing worldwide immediately caught my curiosity. William A. Liggett does an incredible job of setting up an environmental mystery that feels both timely and eerily plausible.

The story follows Kate Landry, a glaciologist who stumbles upon something much more significant than her research—a geoengineering scheme funded by an international oil cartel. From there, the stakes only get higher, both for Kate’s life and for the planet. Liggett pulls no punches when it comes to showing just how catastrophic these manipulations could be, and that tension kept me turning pages well into the night.

I most appreciated how Panic Peak is more than just a thriller. Kate’s personal journey, her relationship with Grant Poole, and the ethical questions raised about geoengineering make it a much deeper read. Liggett weaves science into the story in a way that’s accessible but never feels preachy. The balance between action and introspection was perfect for me.

That said, there were a few moments where I wished the story had explored the geoengineering technology even more—some of the science felt a little rushed. However, this didn’t diminish the story’s impact at all. It just sent me searching for more information, which is always good. Knowledge is power, so they say.

Panic Peak is an exciting, thoughtful, and relevant novel. If you love a gripping thriller with real-world implications, this book will make you think long after turning the last page.

I received a digital copy of the book for an iRead Book Tours Promotion. It’s also available on Kindle Unlimited.

This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Guest Post from William Liggett, author of Panic Peak

Much of Climate Fiction is Dystopian and Dark. Yours is More Hopeful. Why?

I like to think of my characters as having the resources and strength to match the forces of nature and climate that are actually confronting us in the real world almost daily. I don’t need to make up threats and disasters. The twist in Panic Peak is that climate change is being compounded by additional human influence so my protagonist, Kate, is astounded and forced to unravel the unexpected weather conditions she encounters.

Kate’s being alone on Blue Glacier, trying to understand the unusual conditions, makes Grant’s life almost intolerable. He can’t stop worrying about the risks that her quest exposes her to.

These are the struggles of two adults living with uncertainty that climate change presents in their early and still-tender relationship. Whereas they had to overcome challenges in my first novel, Watermelon Snow, which were caused by a violent storm and a mysterious deadly illness. Panic Peak adds new characters to the mix—the antihero, the spy, and the villain.

I have always enjoyed making up stories. I wrote page after page that I read to my parents and classmates when I was in school and would entertain my little sister with make believe tales when we were young. Later, I dreamed of retreating to a rustic cabin in the woods while writing my novel.

Now my writing has a new purpose. Yes, I want it to entertain and to enjoy the creative process. But my characters have an important role to play—to demonstrate how the climate crisis is not insurmountable. They show courage, determination. They use every ounce of knowledge and skill they have to deal with the situation they find themselves in.

So, my intent is to instill hope in the face of climate and human-caused uncertainty. Kate and Grant are fictional, but climate fiction can show what is possible. To that end, I have done extensive research to ensure that the story has credibility. I hope that you, my readers, finish Panic Peak both more informed and more hopeful.

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Giveaway!

Complete set of William A. Liggett’s Warming World Adventure Series: WATERMELON SNOW and PANIC PEAK – signed by the author (one winner) (USA only) (ends Oct 4)

Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!

Official Tour Page for Panic Peak

Full Tour Schedule:

Sep 9 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review/guest post/giveaway
Sep 10 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight/giveaway
Sep 11 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Sep 12 – Bigreadersite – book review/giveaway
Sep 16 – WELCOME TO MLM OPINION’S REVIEWS – book review/giveaway
Sep 17 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight/giveaway
Sep 18 – Books R US – book spotlight/guest post/giveaway
Sep 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review/giveaway
Sep 20 – FUONLYKNEW – book review/author interview/giveaway
Sep 23 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review/giveaway
Sep 24 – @Leannebookstagram – book review
Sep 25 – The Story Review – book spotlight/guest post/giveaway
Sep 26 – I’m A Voracious Reader – book review
Sep 27 – My Reading Getaway – book review/giveaway

PANIC PEAK by William A Liggett Book Tour Giveaway

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Book Title: Panic Peak by William A. Liggett
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 254 pages
Genre: Cli-Fi Thriller
Publisher: Consilience Press LLC
​Publication Date: February, 2024
Tour dates: Sep 9 to Sep 27
Content Rating: PG-13: Very occasional f-word and sh*t in dialog

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