Publisher's Synopsis
When Shelley, a 25-year old Ph.D. ecology student, is caught in a sudden rainstorm while hiking in the canyons of an Arizona mountain range, her life take an unexpected turn - throwing her highly organized and disciplined personal life into turmoil. It also exposes an international intrigue involving criminal activity - and posing great danger to Shelley and all those around her, as well as to the environment. A fun read on a subject that none-the-less has serious ecological and political overtones, intended for young adult readers through to baby boomers.