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The cover of 'Ark Storm' by Linda Davies showcases a dramatic stormy scene, reflecting the novel's themes of environmental disaster and human conflict. This captivating ecothriller explores the intersection of nature's fury and human greed.
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“STUNNING… A BRILLIANTLY CRAFTED ECOTHRILLER FILLED WITH CHARACTERS WHO ARE AUTHENTICALLY GOOD – AND BAD.”

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Posted on September 24, 2014

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· Last updated: March 11, 2019

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Ark Storm

By Linda Davies

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Former US Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen

  • An enthralling novel based on an incredible but absolutely possible nightmare scenario – a catastrophic storm to devastate California, seeded by terrorists using new science and drones.
  • Linda Davies is the bestselling author of 5 novels, including Nest of Vipers, which virtually invented the financial thriller 20 years ago, has sold over 2 million copies and has been optioned for a major film.
  • Simultaneously published with Hostage, her true account of being kidnapped with her husband by Iran while sailing in international waters in the middle-east. She was lined up to be shot, watched her husband get beaten and was held for 2 weeks before being released as a result of pressure from the British government.

The Ark Storm: Main Plot Overview

The Ark Storm is coming – a catastrophic weather event that will unleash massive floods and wreak more havoc on California than the feared megaquake. One man wants to profit from it. Another wants to harness it to wage jihad on American soil. One woman stands in their way: Dr. Gwen

Introducing Meteorologist Boudain

Boudain, a brilliant and beautiful meteorologist.

Gwen and Dan Jacobson Take Action

Gwen and war-hardened and cynical former Navy SEAL Dan Jacobson must act quickly as the Ark

Storm roars in to foil a terrorist attack as darkly ingenious as it is evil.

About the Author

About the Author: Linda Davies

Linda Davies was born in Scotland and grew up in Wales. She worked for 7 years and an investment banker in London and New York, an experience that gave rise to her first novel Nest of Vipers. Adventurous by nature, Linda has also lived in the Middle-east (where she was kidnapped by Iran while sailing in international waters, the subject of her new book Hostage) and Peru. She now lives near Southwold in Suffolk.

Where to Find Ark Storm

Ark Storm will be available at all good bookshops and online booksellers RRP £10.99 Paperback original

Key Takeaways

  • Ark Storm is a fast‑paced eco‑thriller blending cutting‑edge weather science with terrorism and finance.
  • The protagonist Dr. Gwen Boudain, a meteorologist, has created weather‑control technology that falls into the wrong hands.
  • The novel explores themes of weaponized weather, moral ambiguity, and high‑stakes catastrophe.
  • Based on the Atmospheric River 1000 (ARk Storm) scenario, the science is plausible and grounded in real climatological concepts.
  • The story features dynamic protagonists: intelligent and strong Gwen, and ex‑Navy SEAL/journalist Dan Jacobsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ARk Storm?
An ARk Storm (Atmospheric River 1000) is a super‑storm involving atmospheric rivers capable of causing massive flooding in California, a scenario grounded in climatological science.
Who is the main heroine of the novel?
Dr. Gwen Boudain, a brilliant meteorologist who develops technology to predict—and control—extreme weather events.
What are the main threats in the story?
Gwen’s technology is sought by terrorists planning to weaponize a storm, and by profiteering financiers and speculators seeking personal gain.

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