Climatized: Max Ford Thriller, Book 1
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Climatized: Max Ford Thriller, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Sally Fernandez (Author), Belinda Lams (Narrator), SallyForth Publishing (Publisher)
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"In Climatized, Sally Fernandez has made herself a credible expert - presenting a plausible scenario that will descend on the planet soon..." (Dennis T. Avery, New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years)

After resigning her post at the States Intelligence Agency, Maxine Ford declares her independence as she bursts onto the Washington scene as a private investigator. She displays her usual no-holds-barred style, showing no obeisance to the elite politicians. Right out of the starting gate, she finds herself in the cauldron of mystery, murder, and mayhem. All of her clients are warned to prepare themselves for the truth...at all costs.

In Climatized, Max is hired by the wife of a prominent senator to determine the cause of his untimely death. It leads her to discover that three world-renowned scientists had been killed days before they were scheduled to testify before the late senator's investigative committee. Meanwhile, a fourth scientist has gone missing. Max determined he is the key to unearthing the motives behind the deaths. Following the many twists and turns, Max and her associate, Jackson Monroe uncover a powerful organization responsible for the killings. Cogent evidence is provided to the president, forcing him to make a crucial decision - to cover up a diabolical plot or bring down a multi-trillion-dollar world-wide economy.

Fernandez's crackerjack international thriller once again expertly weaves fact with fiction. Listeners will be beguiled by the artistic marriage of established facts with a storyline that lifts creativity to new heights. A classic blend of character study and well-plotted action sequences keeps the reader listening. A hair-raising story from start to finish.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 57 minutes
  2. Author
    Sally Fernandez
  3. Narrator
    Belinda Lams
  4. Audible release date
    August 18, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    SallyForth Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B08G34CYJN
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 7 hours and 57 minutes
Author Sally Fernandez
Narrator Belinda Lams
Audible.com Release Date August 18, 2020
Publisher SallyForth Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08G34CYJN
Best Sellers Rank #456,062 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,731 in Political Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#12,543 in Women Sleuth Mysteries
#16,484 in Political Thrillers (Books)

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RCXcellent Adventures
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed the breath and depth of the book and appreciated ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
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Sally tackles a hotly debated subject in climate change. If you are really interested, follow the studies mentioned and read any of the material Sally used as a reference. Very intriguing...

Enough of that!

Climatized sets a new direction for Sally from her last series and the development of Max Ford as the primary character. Max is building uher own business and sets up office with her sidekick Jax. I found the development of Max thoroughly complete as she moved on to Climatize from the other adventures. Sally develops Max as creative, tough and intuitive investigator. In reading Climatize, Max follows a slow but steady process in her investigation of the Senators death. I won't give too much of the plot but but Sally does not "give away" what is happening and holds the readers interest to the end. The style of writing seemed smoother from the last series and moved quickly! I really enjoyed the breath and depth of the book and appreciated the linking of the science to the story line. I look forward to the further development of Maxine Ford and her next adventure.
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Archie
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
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An interesting fast paced read where the author has picked up a hot topic of Global Warning and given its impact and perspective in a plausible fiction story. Maxine Ford is a private investigator hired by the wife of a key senator to determine the cause of his untimely death. The plot is Max journey to find the cause and her discovery of evidence and its connection to science.
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Michael DeStefano
5.0 out of 5 stars A maelstrom of conspiracy, deceit, and murder.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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It’s a tricky thing to lay facts over a fictional canvas to relate a story of such realism. An author who can paint that canvas convincingly enough for the reader to ask, "Did this really happen?", can truly say they’ve created a compelling piece of fiction, especially when the subject is something as hotly contested as global warming. Bringing any clarity to the “climate change” debate is problematic at best when the essence of true science is denied; that being, to question everything.

A naturally collaborative enterprise, true science is not validated by consensus. It’s demonstrated to be irrefutable through experimentation. A theory may enjoy the support of many, but it’s still just a theory until it’s proven beyond doubt. When mounting evidence casts suspicion over that theory, and this same evidence is suppressed by powerful forces, it becomes exhilarating fodder for a political thriller.

Global warming skeptics have been threatened for daring to stand up to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as the so-called climategate scandal made inroads to delegitimize the anthropogenic global warming theory. But is there any genuine evidence the IPCC was wrong? Despite the many persuasive non-fiction books citing lettered scientists and physicists of standing who validly question the IPCC’s methods, the false narrative the science is settled still remains; championed by unqualified politicians and celebrities.

Hollywood is quite adept at utilizing the power of motion pictures to drive home a concrete narrative regardless of its subject or accuracy. They rely on emotional appeal, holding that the exception is the rule and not the other way around. Their views become prone to advancing a preconceived (and ofttimes misleading) agenda. Perhaps, what is needed, is a fresh perspective; where cold, unemotional facts are argued through the adventures and investigation of realistically conceived fictional characters enmeshed in that political thriller.

Enter Sally Fernandez and her latest novel, Climatized.

Fernandez introduces Maxine Ford to the pantheon of fictional sleuths; a dogged investigator who uses her experience within the DC cesspool to press her investigation into places the Barons of the Beltway hoped she wouldn’t go. As former deputy director of the States Intelligence Agency, Max had barely opened her private investigator doors when she runs into activity mere blocks from her office.

The body of Senator Sherman Spark is found on a park bench; an apparent suicide. Yet inexplicably, the capitol police haven’t closed the case. Tied to his death, four scientists using a specific formula (written on the back of a family photo in Spark’s office) have discovered a revelation that could derail the trajectory of climate change funding. One that was supposed to be addressed in senate committee, headed by Spark’s political rival, Senator Winston Erog (Yes, she did. That’s Gore spelled backwards). The first scientist, a Frenchman, is killed in a climbing accident before he can offer testimony to this committee. The second, a Swiss scientist, dies in an apparent traffic accident. The third has a suspected heart attack while eating at a swanky DC restaurant. The identity of the fourth, an Italian scientist whose initials are A.M., remains unknown, to Max and her antagonist.

Engaged by her first client, Isabelle Spark, who believes her husband’s death was no suicide, Max finds herself fighting the very bureaucracy she, herself was a part of. It’s a race against time for Max to determine who silenced Senator Spark and the scientists he invited to the committee before they have the opportunity to silence her. For good.

Though she enjoyed greater access in her previous position as assistant director of the SIA, she’s temporarily stiff-armed by the capitol police chief, an acquaintance named Ray. But Max is not without resources.

She deftly employs her numerous, high-level associations; The reluctant capitol police chief. Her former lover, Stanley Stanton, head of the secret service detail charged with protecting the president. Her current lover and former boss, SIA director Noble Bishop, and finally, her friend and junior partner of her PI firm, ex-CIA agent, Jackson “Jax” Monroe. It is with this array of qualified assistance, Maxine Ford is thrust into a maelstrom of conspiracy, deceit, and murder.

Fernandez successfully intermingles her characters with actual people (with bonafide positions like the former NASA veteran and chairman of The Right Climate Stuff research team, Dr. Harold Doiron and the Hudson Institute’s Dennis T. Avery), presenting established facts with imaginary characters and situations to weave a fictional, action-packed murder mystery. Fernandez’ convincing mix of levity, romance, and action makes for a suspense-filled page turner, whose sobering, real-world consequences provide genuine food for thought. Provided, of course, one has an open mind.
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LWavers
3.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait to read
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
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Eileen Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars controversy at its finest
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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Even though the premise is hopefully a matter of fiction, it was so well written that I could see it happening, very well done indeed!
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L. Donnelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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This book is fast moving and believable. Loved Maxine Fords character. I will be reading more of her books and looking forward to it.
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Jam
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
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Climate change intrigue that really is nonsensical. Yes there is climate change ,constantly! And stories that purport that humans can somehow make a difference are simply boring!
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Russ Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller about Climate Change
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
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This was the first thriller book that I've actually read that tackled Climate Change! I didn't really expect this topic when I bought it so it was to my surprise with how much detail Sally Fernandez invested in this book about this relevant topic. With Maxine Ford's tough and intuitive nature, she resigns from the States Intelligence Agency to build her own agency. It was very interesting and thrilling every time Max discovers the dark and mysterious secrets around her client's deaths. Plus the pacing and the plot development, the author did great justice on this one. From the start to finish, it kept me on the edge and I enjoyed every bit of it until to the last page.
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lavande78
4.0 out of 5 stars First time reader, great book :)
Reviewed in France on April 24, 2018
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It was by accident that I discovered that book from that author and no regret! :) Even though (apparently) the main character (Maxine Ford) as appeared already in several other book, it's easy to 'get in' the book and let you discover who she is...a strong and independant woman, wanting to defend her country. Reasearch and ideas are interesting and you can see that the authors knowns what she's talking about. She loves her subject (climate change, which is still today very important)...however, I was a bit lost with all the exchanges and debates characters have about climate change. It's all bit technical and not always easy to understand (at least for me). Otherwise, it's a really nice book and easy to read. :)
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