Thirsty Planet

When a 22nd century physicist and 21st century politician team up to try to repair the Earth, all hell breaks loose.The story takes place in two time periods and is packed with intrigue, murder, suspense, and even an inter-century love affair. And for people who like literary puzzles, there is an allegory with clues to be found in the key character's names.When the wife of physicist, Moss Leder, is brutally murdered during the theft of the couple's drinking water a grief stricken and angry Leder vows to journey to the previous century where he hopes to alter the flow of events that led to his world's personal and ecological tragedies.It's the year 2121 and the veneer of civilization is crumbling. Leder has been secretly dabbling with time travel and is close to achieving success. His plan is violently opposed by his employer, Rafe Bradshaw, whose private black market water business is threatened by the scheme. This leads to open warfare between those who control the water resources and those who don't, with Leder emerging as the charismatic leader of the latter.A century earlier, in 2022, Cassie Lopez has uncovered evidence linking the powerful Senator Alphonse Grimsby to the murder of several environmental activists, including her friend and professional colleague, Senator Joyce Gardonie. When she tries to make this information public powerful forces are unleashed that threaten to destroy her and her husband, Paul. Cassie is an environmental specialist in the Administration of President Samantha Blackwell.The paradox of time travel brings both stories together with a satisfying resolution in the year 2104.Whatever your personal opinion about global warming topic, this book is a page turner.