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Sequestered Paperback – September 6, 2012

by Max Overton (Author), Jim Darley (Author)
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Storing carbon dioxide underground as a means of removing a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming has made James Matternicht a fabulously wealthy man. For 15 years, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Facility at Rushing River in Oregon's hinterland has been operating without a problem – or so it seems. Annaliese Winton is a reporter, and when mysterious documents arrive on her desk that purport to show the Facility is leaking, she investigates. Together with a government geologist, Matt Morrison, she uncovers a morass of corruption and deceit that now threatens the safety of her community and the whole northwest coast of America. Liquid carbon dioxide, stored at the critical point under great pressure, is a tremendously dangerous substance, and millions of tonnes of it are sequestered in the rock strata below Rushing River. All it takes is a crack in the overlying rock and the whole pressurized mass could erupt with disastrous consequences. And that crack has always been there...
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  1. Print length
    378 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    September 6, 2012
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.86 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1922066028
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1922066022
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writers Exchange E-Publishing (September 6, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1922066028
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1922066022
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.86 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Max Overton

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Max is a published author of varying genres including historicals, a contemporary thriller, and a western.

He has lived all over the world, from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Townsville, Queensland, Australia; from Gerrard’s Cross in England to Kingston, Jamaica; from Düsseldorf in Germany to Wellington, New Zealand; from Antwerp in Belgium to Collinsville, Illinois, USA.

Max has a Master’s degree, with Honours, in Plant Physiology, and has worked as a university lecturer and demonstrator, a research scientist, a school teacher, a technician, a quotes officer for a microscopy supply house, an assistant manager at Walmart and Max has even caught bumblebees for a living.

Max's main occupation these days is as an author. Having always had a great love of history and recently discovering writing, it made perfect sense combining the two, writing historical fiction – from ancient Egypt to World War II – but he is not limited to that genre. He has also tried his hand at horror, paranormal and westerns, and has plans to write fantasy and science fiction.

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  • LoriB
    5.0 out of 5 stars i live in oregon
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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    well i was surprised to see this type of foray for this author. when i saw that it took place in oregon i had to read it. as a resident of oregon i can say that even though the story unfolds in a fictional town and newspaper the landmarks and other cultural type of details are true to the state. In my minds eye i could follow geographic storyline allowing me to imagine the fictional town as it might be. The science of climate change is scary and this book prompted me to research a bit on carbon capture. Not only an entertaining novel but thought provoking.
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  • Silviu Nanu
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2014
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    too predictable!
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  • pjburn
    4.0 out of 5 stars You wont' be able to put it away . . .
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2013
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    Overton writes about things that matter, that are in themselves interesting, and he provides characters to match. I learned a lot about carbon dioxide and sequestrations, but I cared more about two of the characters. Overton is one of my favorite authors.
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  • MagnificentPony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
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    It's chilling, but still, well worth reading.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be Aware
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012
    Are the powers that be really considering storing carbon underground? This story delves into this possibility resulting in catastrophe, providing a feasible account of such an enterprise. The fast paced race to prevent the inevitable outcome once leakage of carbon is detected made it difficult to put the book down, knowing that a disaster was imminent but not knowing the extent of it and who would come out unscathed, if anyone. This was a great read and a disturbing insight into a venture based on greed rather than a realistic solution to a very real problem.
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  • Sara Jane Sesay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sequestered food for thought
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
    Thought provoking and full of scientific facts this story leads the reader down the path of what corruption and greed create. After a rather slow start the story picks up nicely and even has a bit of family turmoil and romance thrown in the mix.
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