About the book: 2012 / It’s hard to believe, but the world’s fresh water supplies are in danger. The international corporation Gokstad, led by the mysterious and ruthless Brunnhilde Sigurd, has developed a plan to capture the “blue gold” of the Earth. The only obstacle in their way is the Brazilian hydraulic engineer, Dr. Francisco Cabral. She has invented a revolutionary method of desalination and intends to give her invention to humanity. But suddenly Francisco disappears... And only the famous oceanographer and adventurer Kurt Austin is able to figure out her mysterious disappearance and stop Gokstad. Never one to back down from danger, he doesn't hesitate to take on the eco-pirates....