This third installment in the series is a remarkable literary achievement. From the outset, readers will be captivated by the engaging plot and well-developed characters. The protagonist, a formidable female, embodies unwavering determination in pursuit of justice.

The setting serves as a catalyst for the unfolding of the narrative, compelling the characters to confront their own challenges. The author’s creative writing prowess is evident throughout, showcasing their exceptional storytelling abilities. Readers will develop a profound sense of camaraderie with these unconventional characters.

It is not necessary to have read the preceding two books in the series to fully comprehend the narrative or develop an affinity for the story.

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Alaska Thread: Agent Michael Walker is tracking a smuggling ring when he's sent to Glacier Bay National Park to investigate theft of Tlingit artifacts from museums. The glaciers are slowly melting causing new environmental problems and a group of students looking into climate effect on the Glacier suddenly disappear during avalanche.
Florida Thread: FBI special Agent Gina Delgado is investigating the murder of an environmentalist in the Everglades which eventually ties in with the Alaskan investigations.
There is lots of real science used in the story and the whole is fascinating and too close to plausible.
I requested and received a temporary copyrighted uncorrected digital galley from St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Pub Date Apr 29, 2025
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Cold Burn with its many subplots that gradually merge to create an ending that is mysterious and Satisfying but very intense along the way, is a challenging read with hopes that this situation never materializes in our world today.

Excellent mystery with an amazing beginnings.
FBI special Agent Gina Delgado is investigating the death of an Env Sci intern in the
Everglades, as National Park Inv Michael Walker is looking into the theft of priceless
native Alaskan artifacts from a museum in Glacier Bay while at the same time, a group
of students looking into climate effect on the Glacier suddenly disappear during am
avalanche.
The three stories seem unrelated until the threads start getting pulled in to the fabric
of the story and it rapidly becomes fascinating and totally riveting reading.
As the connection begins to surface, and the story takes on a life of its own.
Great suspense and action with charact4ers who are strong, totally relatable and
extremely interesting.
Will be watching for the next story by these.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.
Intriguing plot with mystery and a bit of science fiction.
First part a little hard to sort until everything is tied together as the book goes on.

Are you in the mood for your next thriller? Pick up Cold Burn. You won’t regret reading this book. It was great.

At first, I was not sure what I thought of this book, as there were so many different plots that it seemed like overkill. There are several plots (deadly microbe, miracle fuel source) that could easily support a full-length story of its own. However, as the story progressed, the plots began to tie together better. It was an interesting approach to have National Park Service Investigator Michael Walker spend the story in Alaska, while FBI Special Agent Gina Delgado spent much of the story in Florida (although she ends up in Alaska as well), with their separate missions intersecting in very unexpected ways. I liked the mix of science (microbiology, ocean temperatures, freezing from the inside it, antibodies), history (changes in territorial control in Alaska, relations between the indigenous people and the US government), culture (Tlingits), and politics.

This was a fantastic read! I love a meaty book and this one was stuffed with so much goodness.

I’m an avid reader of suspense set in Alaska and was impressed right from the start at how quickly I was immersed in the location.

I also love to learn as I read and this one was packed with knowledge of life in Alaska and facts about Glacier Bay. Learning more about locations I’ve been to makes reading more enjoyable for me.

The characters were amazing - unique, well-rounded, and intriguing!

I think the thing that stood out to me the most was how much of the Tlingit culture was incorporated into the story. I appreciated the attention to their language, customs, and their struggle.

If I were to point out three things that irritated me they would be:

(1) that it took quite a while before the two threads (Alaska and Florida) were united. I’d almost given up by chapter 40.
(2) that it felt like the author was beating a dead animal with his repetition of facts. Yes, I even eye-rolled as I read. It wasn’t just once or twice, but multiple times. Overkill.
(3) that the facts immediately below the chapter titles took my focus away from the story and disrupted the flow. More often than not, they didn’t contribute to the chapter.

Regardless, this was a great, tension-filled read about a potential global disaster set in a part of the world I love to visit.

I was gifted this copy by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Cold Burn joins the pantheon of spectacular sequels in the genre. I wasn't sure if the team of Land and Ayers could up the ante in their second Walker and Delgado adventure, but I'm happy to report they did. This time our protagonists must combat a threat to the entire world in this action packed tale. Cold Burn takes place in locations as dissimilar as Alaska and the Florida Everglades. It grabs your attention from the start and the pacing is pitch perfect. I was really happy to see the respect the authors paid to the indigenous people of Alaska throughout this terrific thriller. It's a major part of why Cold Burn works on every level. I'm already looking forward to the next entry in the series. Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, & NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

If you’re fan of Nevada Barrs’ books about a crime solving ranger in America’s national parks. You’ll love this book by Jon Land. With two park rangers investigating crimes in Glacier National Park and Everglades national Park, this is a book that will appeal to both mystery lovers and outdoor aficionados