Sinking Islands continues the story of Bronwyn Artair, a scientist who
possesses the power to influence the natural forces of the Earth. After
several successful interventions, including one in Siberia, she has gone
into hiding, worried about unintended consequences of her actions, as
well as about the ethics of operating solo. But circumstances call her
to action again, and an idea takes shape: What if she could impart her
skill to other people? Gathering a few kindred souls from
climate-troubled places around the world--Felipe from São Paulo, where
drought conditions are creating strains on day-to-day life; Analu and
his daughter Penina from a sinking island in the South Pacific; and
Patty from the tornado-ridden plains of Kansas--she takes them to the
wilds of Northern New Hampshire where she tries to teach them her skill.
The novel, realistic but for the single fantastical element, explores
how we might become more attuned to the Earth and act more
collaboratively to solve the enormity of our climate problem.