New North Sea Environmental Thriller “Scandinavian Target”
The fourth installment of The Pursuit Series takes readers deep into the heart of Scandinavian energy politics, where cutting-edge environmental technology masks a conspiracy that could devastate marine ecosystems worldwide.
After three books following biologist Amelia Wiedner-Thompson and investigative journalist Erik Wiedner across international adventures, “Scandinavian Target: The Stavanger Protocol” brings the duo to Norway’s oil capital for their most dangerous case yet. What starts with anomalous readings in the Canadian Rockies quickly escalates into a race against time on storm-lashed North Sea platforms.
When Green Technology Goes Dark
The premise feels ripped from today’s headlines: a revolutionary CO₂ storage technology that promises to help fight climate change, but harbors deadly secrets beneath the waves. NordGreen, the energy conglomerate at the story’s center, represents the new face of the oil industry—clean, green, and absolutely ruthless.
For British readers familiar with the North Sea’s turbulent history, the setting will feel both familiar and freshly urgent. The novel doesn’t shy away from the region’s industrial legacy, weaving corporate boardrooms and offshore platforms into a thriller that acknowledges both the necessity and the dangers of North Sea energy production.
From Research Labs to Oil Platforms
What sets “Scandinavian Target” apart is its authentic approach to both the science and the setting. Amelia’s background as a marine biologist drives much of the technical detail, while Erik’s journalistic instincts keep the human story front and center. Their partnership has evolved significantly over four books, and here we see them operating under extreme pressure in an environment where corporate interests and environmental protection collide.
The antagonist, former governor Detlev Klüver, adds another layer of complexity. Having emerged from prison as a supposed environmental advocate, he represents the gray areas where political ambition meets ecological concern—a particularly relevant theme for readers following European environmental policy.
Why Readers Will Connect
The North Sea setting isn’t just backdrop—it’s integral to the story’s DNA. From the gleaming towers of Stavanger to the dangerous waters where oil platforms battle Atlantic storms, the novel captures a landscape that not only British readers know intimately. The corporate machinations feel authentically European, while the environmental stakes resonate with ongoing debates about energy independence and climate action.
The book also delivers on the technical authenticity that environmental thriller readers expect. The symbiotic organism at the story’s heart represents the kind of cutting-edge marine science that could genuinely reshape our understanding of ocean ecosystems—for better or worse.
“Scandinavian Target: The Stavanger Protocol” is available now as a Kindle or print edition on Amazon UK or on Amazon US. The North Sea has always been dangerous waters. In this thriller, the biggest threat might be the one designed to save us all.