Their greatest fear was contaminating an ancient Antarctic lake, buried beneath the ice for millions of years. They little knew the catastrophe they were about to unleash.

Welcome to the high octane world of Olivia Wolfe.

As an investigative journalist, Wolfe lives her life in constant peril. Hunted by numerous enemies who are seldom what the first seem, she must unravel a complex web of lies to uncover an even more terrifying truth.

From the poppy palaces of Afghanistan and Antarctica''s forbidding wind-swept ice sheets, to a top-secret military base in the Nevada desert, Wolfe''s journey will ultimately lead her to a man who would obliterate civilisation. She must make an impossible choice: save a life - or prevent the death of millions.

Praise for L. A. Larkin:

''In Larkin, Michael Crichton has an heir apparent'' The Guardian

''Larkin''s fast action style is accompanied by impressive research'' The Times

''Olivia Wolfe delivers action and intrigue in spades'' Peter James