Climate Dragon - by S W Lawrence (Paperback)

About the Book

Climate fiction without apocalypse, set in and around Washington, D.C.

Book Synopsis

Climate fiction without apocalypse, set in and around Washington, D.C. Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper, dealing with issues of mild dyslexia and awkwardness with public speaking, wants to stave off climate weirding by re-engineering the North American electric grids. His pregnant partner Abbey London, sassy but irresistible, starts her practice as an infectious disease specialist, concerned with encroaching tropical diseases. Together they operate her parents' Dragonfly Inn just twenty minutes away in northern Virginia.

A chance encounter at a lecture at George Washington University causes Jake to become suspicious that someone may be plotting a cyberattack on critical electrical infrastructure.

Abbey discovers an infection new to North America has infiltrated the drug-injecting population in the Capital, and she must personally and professionally rise to the challenge.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Sandy Lawrence weaves accurate, important climate science into a captivating story in Climate Dragon. There is hope to be found through this knowledge, but only if action is taken soon. Smaug isn't the only dragon that must be taken very seriously."

-Dr. Scott Linneman, Professor of Geology, Director of the Honors College, Western Washington University

"Our global climate threat is a Rubik's Cube, consisting of fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), renewables (hydro, solar, wind), nuclear, and the complexities of the grid (distribution, batteries, storage). Follow along with the author as he breaks down each of these and explains how they fit together."

-Bob Good, medical IT professional, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester

"The group of friends in Climate Dragon establish an emotional connection with the reader, as they explore the problems resulting from global warming as well as the emerging solutions, much like Katharine Hayhoe has been urging."

-Rich Gelinas, Senior Scientist, Institute for Systems Biology

"Lawrence weaves a story employing his fictional characters of the climate change tempest facing our planet. The challenges presented by climate science, nuclear energy, and a bit of healthcare science highlight the present and future battles our civilization must address in this well-written tale."

-Barry M. Meyers, Certified Emeritus Elder Law Attorney

"Climate Dragon brings both humor and humanity to a suspenseful storyline set against a backdrop of climate chaos and clean energy progress. You'll learn a ton about climate and energy-and you'll want to keep turning the pages."

-Lisa Hymas, Executive Editor at Canary Media

"Kudos to this physician author for his first novel which is akin to a tapestry woven from a combination of high-level science and fiction. (A bit like adding the medicine prescribed into a dessert, so the patient will consume it.) It might be a bit more erudite, scientific, and pedantic than the average consumer will understand or appreciate, however. Overall, I find it a fascinating and novel read given the author's keen ability to incorporate so much factual science into his first attempt at literary fiction."

-Jonathan Franklin, MD, Neuroradiologist, retired senior member American College of Radiology, retired founding member Northwest Radiologists

"If you are curious about the world's changing climate and the valiant efforts to design viable solutions to our global energy challenges, check out Climate Dragon-an engaging tale of exploration and discovery."

-David Roberts, President, Peak Sustainability Group

"I'm proud of my friend for taking such a creative approach to address the complex topics of climate change. His efforts to open minds with Climate Dragon is most admirable. The story addresses the impacts of environmental change that affect not just the biological health of the planet, but the political, social, and economic consequences for its inhabitants. The blend of factual information and the fictional characters presents an effective way for us to make valuable differences in the way we live. Sometimes seriously dramatic, sometimes comically lighthearted, the book peels away at the prospects for our future. It is my hope that readers will be inspired to start meaningful and impactful conversations around climate issues."

-Jerry Thon