This was a booksale find of mine a long time ago. The fast-paced plot concerns a town in the Southwestern United States that is in imminent danger from the dam above it – the dam that, ironically, supplies all the town’s power and has allowed for its rapid population growth. The hero of the story is Jay Harper, a geophysicist who stumbles upon the fact that the dam is at risk while spending the day searching for links to his ancestors. As his theories gain credence and prove true, it’s up to the town’s political and business powers to work together toward a solution – and the clock is ticking. I enjoyed reading this book and seeing how a town in crisis quickly developed and implemented emergency plans, working with what little time they had and putting aside petty differences. It’s also incredibly informative on the subject of dams, floods, and earthquakes, explaining just how chain reactions can start. Finally, this book has some of the best cover artwork I’ve ever seen. If you're new to BookCrossing, welcome and enjoy!

Will be releasing this book sometime during the Random House Book Fair. Hope a lucky reader finds it!