Fires are awakening deep within the Earth-dormant for millennia. The Great Mother is angry and the world will soon learn the power of her wrath. Eruption is imminent. At the base of Mount Rainier, twenty-six-year-old Yara Del Rey gathers data for her dissertation in geology. A talented and promising young volcanologist, Yara is alarmed by the recent rumblings of the legendary volcano. When a team of NASA and USGS scientists kidnaps Yara off the side of Mount Rainier, she is whisked to Wyoming, where a greater threat stirs ...
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Fires are awakening deep within the Earth-dormant for millennia. The Great Mother is angry and the world will soon learn the power of her wrath. Eruption is imminent. At the base of Mount Rainier, twenty-six-year-old Yara Del Rey gathers data for her dissertation in geology. A talented and promising young volcanologist, Yara is alarmed by the recent rumblings of the legendary volcano. When a team of NASA and USGS scientists kidnaps Yara off the side of Mount Rainier, she is whisked to Wyoming, where a greater threat stirs within the bowels of an ancient caldera. Yara is plunged into the politics and the greed of a multi-billion-dollar NASA plan to pump chilled water into the magma chambers of the Yellowstone volcano-something Yara warns could lead to an apocalyptic catastrophe. Yara's warnings go ignored and after she separates from the team of scientists, she hires ex-Navy pilot Clayton Red Sky, to fly her over Yellowstone in a hot-air balloon to assess the condition of the caldera. Before they can depart, disaster strikes and sends Yara and Clay on a desperate journey to escape the oncoming shock wave and billowing clouds of fiery ash. A scorched earth and a race against time stand in the way of Yara and her six-year-old daughter Kalani, thousands of miles away in Tacoma, Washington. "Taquoma" is international award-winning author Kevin D. Miller at his finest. His ability to bring a story to life in a cinematic fashion and create characters the reader immediately falls in love with is a hallmark of his writing. "Taquoma" is loaded with tension, thrills, and unexpected twists and turns. It is a unique disaster thriller and a love story that grabs the reader by the throat and sends them on a wild adventure and to the depths of human emotion. AWARDS 2024 Firebird Book Awards WINNER in Action/Adventure 2024 STORYTRADE Book Awards FINALIST in Suspense/Thrillers 2023 Readers Favorite Book Awards SILVER MEDAL Winner-Environmental Thrillers 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards WINNER of Suspense 2023 London Book Festival WINNER of Genre Fiction 2023 Hollywood Book Festival HONORABLE MENTION 2023 San Francisco Book Festival HONORABLE MENTION Readers' Favorite FIVE STAR badge Reader Views FIVE STAR badge EDITORIAL REVIEWS "Reviewed By Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite - SILVER MEDAL WINNER I was intrigued by the plot of Taquoma. It was fueled by conflict and crisis. In this thrilling story, the apprehension builds slowly until the volcano finally erupts. Kevin D. Miller does justice to this disaster and the events that follow. It is fast-paced and full of action and there is never a dull moment. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and it was a nail-biting experience. The characters were well-developed, and they all have a purpose. They were unusual, relatable, and strong throughout the story. It is skillfully written. Kevin has created a realistic story filled with drama while building tension with all the twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed Taquoma and recommend it highly." Reader Views Book Review Blog "Taquoma" by Kevin D. Miller is a read that will immerse you into history, mythology, volcanology, expedition, and devotion, all at once. It is intensely researched and well-illustrated to perfection, with drama and high-stakes conflict that draws the reader straight in. The main character is an incredibly dedicated amateur volcanologist, whose thinking and perspective make her a fan favorite early into the read. The writing throughout is superb: solidly researched and vividly detailed, and will provoke lots of reflection regarding morality, honor, and human decisions. Conclusively, if you want a breathtaking disaster thriller that will send you on a wild adventure, then look no further. "Taquoma" wins on all fronts!
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Kevin D. Millerâ��s Taquoma is an electrifying journey through a world on the brink of volcanic catastrophe. It follows Yara Del Rey, a committed volcanologist who finds herself entangled in a perilous mission to prevent a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption. As the planet's molten fury threatens to erupt, Yara fights against the clock to protect her daughterâ�"and humanityâ�"from certain devastation.
Miller excels at blending scientific realism with heart-pounding fiction. He paints a scenario so convincing it feels like a genuine threat, making you wonder just how fragile our world is. The characters are rich and relatable, each with their own emotional weight, drawing you deeper into the story. And the suspense? It�s relentless. Miller's descriptions of volcanic chaos are breathtaking and terrifying, leaving you in awe of nature's raw power.
The novel isnâ��t just about action and thrills, though. Beneath the explosive narrative, Miller explores crucial themes like environmental responsibility, the dangers of unchecked human ambition, and the unbreakable bonds of love and perseverance. Itâ��s a fast-paced adventure, but it makes you think, tooâ�"about the world we live in and how precariously we treat it.
Taquoma is perfect for anyone who loves a high-stakes disaster thriller or simply enjoys a wild adventure with depth and meaning. It�s intense, thought-provoking, and will leave you on the edge of your seat, rooting for Yara until the very last page. If you�re in the mood for a gripping, explosive read that keeps you invested from start to finish, this one delivers in every way.
