Geologist Kea Wright and her team of scientists travel the world, diving into fiery volcanoes or excavating mammoth bones in search of understanding Earth’s mysteries, but often find murder instead. The stories in this cozy mystery series range from thrilling adventures to comedic romps, as Kea discovers that while she may be an excellent geologist, as an amateur sleuth, she has her faults.

In Cold Flood, Kea and her team are camped at the base of an icecap in southeast Iceland, investigating landforms created by catastrophic floods formed during volcanic eruptions. With only days left in the field season, bad weather on the way, and the volcano due to erupt at any moment, the shocking death of one of their team members threatens to shut down the entire project.

As the team rushes to complete their work and leave the cursed place, the expedition continues to be plagued by setbacks, leading Kea to wonder if the death of her colleague was an accident after all. During her reluctant – and inept – attempts to investigate, Kea stumbles upon a secret. One so valuable, someone is willing to kill to keep it safe.
Cold Flood is the first book in the Kea Wright mysteries.