The Water Factor, a Rightfully Mine Novel, is a 2024 International Firebird Book Award winner for best dystopian novel and a Literary Titan Gold Medal recipient for best thriller. It is a confronting eco-thriller showing environmental devastation in an age of water scarcity. The book opens dramatically in 2039 with James Hokama Byrne, grandson of Chief Tahoma-Kiche, leading a team to steal water trucks and take them to the reservation where his grandparents live. The story shows the manipulations and crimes of water cartels, drug lords, and utility companies that operate with little oversight and the love affairs, travels, kidnappings, and murder that turn a naive high school graduate into a determined activist. “””The Water Factor, A Rightfully Mine Novel,”” is now available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble and in bookstores. My eco-thriller confronts the urgent global issue of water scarcity and the moral implications of treating water as a commodity.
Set in Oregon in 2039, the novel follows James Hokama Byrne, a man who witnesses first-hand the rapacious tactics of Glacier Oceanside, a water cartel draining aquifers on his ancestral reservation for profit. Once a dedicated employee of the company, James’s harrowing experiences in Ethiopia and at home transform him from a complicit staff member into a fervent activist, a journey that will inspire readers. The narrative weaves through themes of corporate greed, environmental justice, and the fight to reclassify water as a right, not a mere resource.
“”The Water Factor”” is enriched by extensive research and collaboration. Consultations with members of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon, Ed Edmo, a Native American consultant to the Smithsonian and Ethiopian families, lend authenticity and depth to the narrative, enhancing its relevance and impact.
The novel’s accolades, including the 2024 International Firebird Book Award for Best Dystopian Novel and a Literary Titan Gold Medal for Best Thriller, testify to its compelling narrative and impactful message. This recognition underscores the story’s significant contribution to critical sustainability and corporate responsibility discussions, stimulating readers’ intellectual curiosity. Readers will find themselves entertained and educated on the complexities of water rights and the necessity of preserving such a vital resource for communities worldwide. To amplify the reach and impact of my message, I am committed to participating in various community and literary events to discuss the themes explored in her book. These engagements are designed to foster greater awareness and mobilize community action around water conservation efforts. By purchasing “”The Water Factor,”” readers are not only investing in a riveting story but also contributing to a larger dialogue about ecological stewardship and social justice. The story is an action-packed, thought-provoking exploration of the privatization of natural resources through the lens of an evocative personal and community struggle. It challenges readers to consider deeper ecological and humanitarian issues.”