Review: Impressive environmental thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 5, 2013
"Snow algae. Look at the colours: the pink algae, the white ice, the blue sky - it's breathtaking. It's untouched. Antarctica is like the Garden of Eden before man cocked it up." -ThirstThe blurb doesn't do this impressive environmental thriller justice. Based on  that alone, I probably wouldn't have picked up this book. So thank you to everyone who recommended it.This action-packed thriller has it all: a unique setting, fast pace, engaging characters (especially Maddie and Luke), a high body count, understated sexual tension and penguins. I'd even go as far as to say it's heart-pounding - mine certainly was at times.Thirstis both entertaining and informative. What makes it even more compelling is that the scenario is terrifyingly plausible. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" springs to mind. We can only hope the real life Maddies and Lukes continue to prevail.A must-read.