Praise for Karen’s Novels

Praise for BOILING POINT

“Dionne hits her stride with this heart-thumping, timely thriller, one that rings with surreal authenticity.  All of the right elements — action, suspense, secrets, conspiracies — meld together, the plot built skillfully, like a master craftsman, one layer at a time.   Put simply, it’s a non-stop delight of a read.” — New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry

“Fans of the late Michael Crichton will enjoy Dionne’s exciting second ecothriller . . . Crisp writing keeps the pace fast, and the tight interweaving of story lines bodes well for this author’s future efforts.” — Publishers Weekly

“Dionne’s follow-up to Freezing Point delivers more science thrills. The narrative flows well, the characters are sharp and the setting is explosive. While the chaos compels the reader to turn pages, the science reinforces a scenario that is all too real and terrifying. Readers will seek out the previous book and anxiously await the next one.” — RT Book Reviews - 4 stars

“Thrills abound and there’s adventure aplenty inBoiling Point, yet the book succeeds in large part due to its principal characters, Ross and Sheila, and Ross’s sister Rebecca, who joins the team. The plot is fast-paced, the vividly-detailed setting both exotic and terrifying. The author creatively juxtaposes the sincere efforts of those who work towards solving the problems of global warming against those who are equally passionate but who pursue more extreme measures toward achieving their goal. And yet neither is a match for Mother Nature herself. Readers need not take a stand, one way or the other, to enjoy this novel of suspense.” — Mysterious Book Reviews

“If you like volcanoes, Boiling Point is the thriller for you. Filled with intense depictions of what it would be like to actually experience an eruption—from a distance, up close, in the air, on the ground—this novel will fuel your imagination without scorching your lungs. Various aspects of eruptions, including prediction and evacuation, comfortably fit into a plot which revolves around the central mystery of a convoy of trucks engaged in illegal dumping (who? why?), and the fight for survival on the mountain. In this her second novel with ecological themes, author Karen Dionne again makes use of a spectacular, extreme setting to unroll a page-turning story of courage and foolhardiness, noble and ignoble intentions, and unexpected consequences. . . Boiling Point is a fast, pleasing read, an excellent choice for the proverbial beach, or to digest easily on a long flight.” – Science Thriller Reviews

“K.L. Dionne’s second eco-thriller is the sequel to Freezing Point, a gripping novel chronicling the battle for control of Antarctica’s ice. Think Dan Brown, only with more substantial material and fewer repetitive plot devices. Boiling Point features an eccentric group of characters — including two microbiologists, a celebrity figure, and a Nobel-winning scientist intent on destroying the world — and, of course, a storyline that promises to keep readers on edge. Boiling Point’s quick pacing and rapid-fire writing will satisfy any Michael Crichton fan, as well as anyone wishing for an entertaining read with global warming at its core.” — Sierra Club blog “Green Life”

Praise for FREEZING POINT

“Palpably exciting. A scientific thriller about a looming global crisis far more critical than oil. Karen Dionne is the new Michael Crichton.” — New York Times bestselling author David Morrell

“What a ripper of a story! I loved every page.” — New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston

“a timely, terrifying thriller . . Filled with fascinating science and thorny ethical questions, Freezing Point takes horror to a chilling new degree.” — Dame Magazine

“FREEZING POINT by Karen Dionne is an ecological thriller that reads like a disaster movie…a mysterious, speedy virus killing off researchers; madness; hordes of man-eating rats; explosions; fires; tidal waves; an executive with a murderous lust for money and power; eco-terrorists…balls-out chaos…Roland Emmerich, are you listening? Scoop this one up!” – Blog Critics Magazine

“A terrific read!” — New York Times bestselling author James Rollins

“Dionne is going to be an author to be reckoned with if her debut novel is any indication. A fascinating blend of science fiction and fact, it weaves a great deal of information into a complex story of environmentalism, greed and potential Armageddon. Its ingenious plot, genuine characters, superlative writing and nail-biting suspense will change the way you look at a bottle of water.” — Romantic Times Book Review - 4 1/2 stars

“It’s rare to find a book that truly lives up to any “from the first page…” hype, but Karen Dionne’s new scientific thriller Freezing Point opens with a physical tension that, trumping cliche, never lets up. . . . Never pedantic, often fascinating, and always compulsively readable, Dionne’s narrative voice is a uniquely compelling entertainment.” — Crimespree Magazine

“Vivid scenes with worried, dedicated researchers help carry the convoluted plot, which delves into potential ways of dealing with water shortage problems…Dionne has created a thought-provoking tale with unusual aspects of horror; it could easily be converted into a spellbinding movie.” Lansing State Journal

“… the scientific and ethical themes are fascinating and timely and the remoteness of the Antarctic makes an ideal thriller setting … surprisingly complex characters” — Publishers Weekly

“Debut author Karen Dionne has scored a big hit with this timely and compelling thriller that’s riveting from the very first page. The storyline is as disturbing as it is chilling when you think that something like this could actually happen. Characters are compelling and plot development is fast-paced. Be prepared to be fearful of the outcome.”  — Fresh Fiction