Beneath the Arctic lies a secret hidden for millions of years. Until now. A heart-stopping thriller that proves some discoveries are better left buried.
In the frozen depths of the Arctic, the world's largest oil reserve lies waiting—and some will kill to claim it.
When scientist Richard Cathey discovers a game-changing energy source that could reshape global economics, he becomes a target. His sister Evelyn, a Canadian intelligence agent, must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to ignite an international powder keg. Alongside CIA operative Blake MacKay, she races to stop exiled Saudi Prince, Awadi Salib from drilling a reserve that could trigger a catastrophic environmental meltdown.
With mercenaries hunting them, political tensions escalating, and a thin layer of rock separating untapped oil from a massive magma chamber, Evelyn and Blake face an impossible mission: prevent a drilling operation that could flood coastal cities and destabilize the planet—before it's too late.
A heart-stopping thriller that proves some discoveries are better left buried.
Professional Reviews
Couldn't put it down!
What a thriller! I had not previously read any of the Blake MacKay novels, but after this one, I plan on correcting that. "Beyond All Measure" is set in the Arctic, an area that fascinates me and in which I spent a fair amount of time during my military service. I haven't been this enamored with a novel since the early John Grisham books (I'm a lawyer, so I was naturally drawn to those as well). After I started reading this one, I actually took my Kindle to work for a few days so I could read on breaks, something I have never done before. Thom Tate has a way of drawing you in and holding you there! I highly recommend this book.
Thom Tate Delivers Again!!
This is my fourth foray into the Covert World of Blake McKay and the stakes are much higher this time around. What begins as a big money grab turns into a battle with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Blake is partnered with a CSIS operative who is involved for personal reasons that seem to get in the way of the mission progression from time to time, but only temporarily. The villain is a crazy mix of over the top evil with some next level bipolar mood swings happening. There’s also a scientist who is complicated and left me on the fence about how I thought of her, even at the end. There’s a real sense of “how are they going to get out of this” through the book and, in true Thom Tate fashion, puts you on a rollercoaster for the last quarter of the book that makes it so hard to put down. Needless to say, I found myself needing a breather after this one, but I’m looking forward to the next!
Definitely Recommended
I was introduced to this book by a friend who couldn't stop raving about it, even though I hadn’t heard of the author before. Intrigued by their enthusiasm, I decided to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did! From the very first paragraphs, I was hooked; the
action was relentless and captivating.
The characters were exceptionally well-developed, making it easy to cheer for the hero and loathe the antagonist. The author's vivid descriptions created scenes that felt like I was watching a movie unfold before my eyes rather than simply reading a book.
After writing this review, I discovered that many others share my sentiments. Overall, this was an incredibly entertaining read that I found hard to put down. Each chapter ended with a cliffhanger, compelling me to dive straight into the next one.
Possible Spoiler Alert: Don’t assume you know how the story will unfold—there are plenty of twists, and characters you think are safe may not make it! This author isn’t shy about eliminating anyone at any moment.
This book was definitely worth the read, and I’m excited to explore more works from this talented author!
Love, romance, innocence, intrigue, danger, and lust. Life is complicated, and love even more so. Life, and love, can be hazardous to a lady's health. Especially if she's fallen in love with a married pop star.
