Masterfully crafted by professor of physics, Christopher Keating, ‘That Which Maddens and Torments’ follows the career of a passionate young climate change news reporter who finds herself pitted against a fossil fuel industry that will do anything to destroy her. While of course a work of fiction, Keating’s realistic and thrilling narrative exposes the real-world funding of the climate change denier lobby by fossil fuel giants.
Mason, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/06/2015 -- While climate change seems to grace the news agenda every day, it is a topic often brushed under the rug by the world of fiction. However, in his compelling new novel, professor Christopher Keating thrusts this literally-hot topic under the spotlight in a novel unlike anything else on the market.
'That Which Maddens and Torments' perfectly fuses fact with fiction for a mystery/suspense adventure that will leave readers with plenty to think about in the real world.
Synopsis:
Jo Black was the key to a puzzle. The only problem was, no one bothered to tell her. As a result, she found herself in a crossfire between people who wanted her dead and those who needed her alive. The people using her were ruthless. But there was something they didn't understand - so was she. She was going to have to see this fight through to the end. And, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. They weren't the only ones that could hunt.
"Essentially, our tireless young protagonist finds that her reporting of climate change has more than ruffled the feathers of the fossil fuel industry leaders. Her coverage could change public opinion and eventually threaten their profits; so they set their coordinates to do anything it takes to destroy her," explains Keating, himself a round-the-clock researcher on climate change and its multi-faceted debate.
Continuing, "It is naturally fiction – there's just enough layman's science in there to lead the narrative – but it also gives readers plenty to chew over. In congruence with reality, the story exposes how the fossil fuel industry funds the climate change denial lobby with hundreds of millions of dollars each year. It's all in an effort to change public policy in their favor and leave their profits untouched. Few have considered this reality before, and my book shares it in all of its fierce and fascinating glory."
Since its release, the novel has garnered a string of rave reviews. For example, Joe Briggs comments, "I really enjoyed this suspense thriller. The plot is plausible, the characters are real, and the storytelling is convincing and at a pace that I just didn't want to put it down. It's a book that you will definitely pass on to others. It's the PERFECT beach or airplane book."
'That Which Maddens and Torments' is available now: http://amzn.to/1EUKzhR
For more information on the author and his portfolio, visit: http://www.chriskeatingauthor.com
About Christopher Keating
A professor of physics, Christopher Keating spends his time in the wonderful Texas Hill Country working on climate change research, writing, volunteering as a Texas Master Naturalist and living the good life.