Thirsty Planet

A Green Fable of Future Earth

In 2121, Dr. Moss Leder flees across Canada one-heart pounding step ahead of his ruthless enemies. Climate change is destroying civilization. Primitive bands of dehumanized squatters roam the Earth and kill for scarce drinking water. Leder's innovative time booth holds the key to the planet's renewal. Leder's nemesis, R. Faro Bradshaw, and his greedy political cronies are exposed. They control the black market in fresh water. Fearing that Leder's scheme will destroy their business model, they try to stop him.

Leder and his private army of religious Sectaries go head to toe with Bradshaw's thugs. An epic battle is fought in the ancient car tunnel under the Detroit River. Leder is wounded but escapes with his beautiful assistant and Bradshaw's former lover. Destiny calls to them from 2022. Will they defeat their enemies in time or be forced to surrender? The unpredictable ending to this compelling story will surprise and delight you.

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