Description
The novel The 45th Parallel blends historical intrigue, scientific ambition, and intergenerational legacy into a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of Maine's western lakes, cultural institutions, and upper Michigan. At its core is Clarice Vishnekova, a woman with a shadowy past in World War II intelligence who now oversees visionary projects ranging from acoustic research to climate engineering and life-extension technology. Surrounding her are a cast of family, proteges, and associates, many from Michigan - Rachel, her ambitious grandniece; Taggert McQuimby, a scientist with bold experiments to stabilize global systems; Scott Cadence, a physics-gifted, socially impaired and disgraced former high school teacher; and Fabiana Morales, a Central American colleague drawn into Clarice's world of secrets and innovation. Through their intergenerational efforts, the story explores themes of memory, legacy, scientific risk, and the desire to leave an indelible mark on history, all the while hinting at the personal cost of such grand pursuits.
A compelling end-of-life story of a remarkable woman not ready to leave it.
Author: David F. Paxton
Publisher: Mission Point Press
Published: 07/29/2026
Pages: 364
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d
ISBN13: 9781968761530
ISBN10: 1968761535
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Science Fiction | Hard Science Fiction
- Fiction | Thrillers | Historical
- Fiction | Small Town & Rural