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Their greatest fear was contaminating an ancient Antarctic lake, buried beneath the ice for millions of years. They little knew the catastrophe they were about to unleash.

Welcome to the high octane world of Olivia Wolfe.

As an investigative journalist, Wolfe lives her life in constant peril. Hunted by numerous enemies who are seldom what the first seem, she must unravel a complex web of lies to uncover an even more terrifying truth.

From the poppy palaces of Afghanistan and Antarctica's forbidding wind-swept ice sheets, to a top-secret military base in the Nevada desert, Wolfe's journey will ultimately lead her to a man who would obliterate civilisation. She must make an impossible choice: save a life - or prevent the death of millions.

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352 pages
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English
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Constable
Publication date

28 March 2017
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12.7 x 2.7 x 19.6 cm
ISBN-10

1472124820
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978-1472124821
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Olivia Wolfe delivers action and intrigue in spades -- Peter James

A frantic rollercoaster of plot twists until the final resolution ― The Herald Sun (on Thirst)

Deserves comparisons to Michael Crichton and John Grisham ― ABC North Queensland (on Thirst)

Action that hits like an icepick in the back of the head -- John Birmingham, author (on Thirst)

This Antarctic thriller is a rollicking good read, with a true hero and fabulous accompanying cast -- Vanda Symon, author (on Thirst)

This is one of the best books I've read in the last couple of years, and if you're only going to read one novel in 2017, I suggest you make it Devour ― Culture Fly

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Olivia Wolfe delivers action and intrigue in spades

A frantic rollercoaster of plot twists until the final resolution - The Herald Sun (on Thirst)

Deserves comparisons to Michael Crichton and John Grisham - ABC North Queensland (on Thirst)

Action that hits like an icepick in the back of the head

This Antarctic thriller is a rollicking good read, with a true hero and fabulous accompanying cast

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DEVOUR is an action-packed conspiracy thriller with a spine-chilling psychological thriller sub-plot; an enthralling female central character; and a climax that will leave you breathless.

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British-Australian thriller author, L.A. Larkin, has been likened to Michael Crichton and Matthew Reilly. The Genesis Flaw was nominated for four crime fiction awards and Thirst described as, 'The best Antarctic thriller since Ice Station'. An adventurer at heart, Larkin has spent time in the Antarctic, with scientists at the British Antarctic Survey and the Australian Antarctic Division.

L. A. Larkin lives in Sydney and London, and teaches mystery and thriller writing.

http://www.lalarkin.com/

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Their greatest fear was contaminating an ancient Antarctic lake, buried beneath the ice for millions of years. They little knew the catastrophe they were about to unleash.

Welcome to the high octane world of Olivia Wolfe.

As an investigative journalist, Wolfe lives her life in constant peril. Hunted by numerous enemies who are seldom what the first seem, she must unravel a complex web of lies to uncover an even more terrifying truth.

From the poppy palaces of Afghanistan and Antarctica's forbidding wind-swept ice sheets, to a top-secret military base in the Nevada desert, Wolfe's journey will ultimately lead her to a man who would obliterate civilisation. She must make an impossible choice: save a life - or prevent the death of millions.

About the Author

British-Australian thriller author, L.A. Larkin, has been likened to Michael Crichton and Matthew Reilly. The Genesis Flaw was nominated for four crime fiction awards and Thirst described as, 'The best Antarctic thriller since Ice Station'. An adventurer at heart, Larkin has spent time in the Antarctic, with scientists at the British Antarctic Survey and the Australian Antarctic Division.

L. A. Larkin lives in Sydney and London, and teaches mystery and thriller writing.

http://www.lalarkin.com/

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Constable; 1st edition (28 March 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472124820
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472124821
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 2.7 x 19.6 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 370,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- 8,005 in Mystery Action & Adventure
- 8,084 in Crime Action & Adventure

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L.A. Larkin’s crime and psychological thrillers have won her fans all over the world. Described as a superb “chiller thriller” writer by Marie Claire magazine, and praised by the king of crime, Lee Child, for her “fast and immersive” thrillers, Louisa’s novels will keep you reading all night.

The Safe Place, her most nail-biting crime-thriller yet, is available in kindle, paperback and audio book from November 9, 2021.

Here’s what readers say about her novels:

“This book was amazing. It gets you from one page in.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“I couldn't put this one down! I don't know where to begin with this thriller thrill ride. Twists and turns, surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat.” Heather D. Media, NetGalley, 5 stars

“I was genuinely on the edge of my seat throughout and I didn't put it down from start to finish.” Victoria J., NetGalley, 5 stars

“Everything you want in a thriller—a tightly paced and crafted, a butt-kicking but complex heroine and escalating jeopardy that will have your heart in your mouth.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

C.J. Carver described her thrillers as, "Dark and menacing, Larkin's characters are heart-wrenchingly real"

Peter James, "Intrigue in spades"

Marie Claire, "This chiller thriller will reel you in"

Good Housekeeping, "Brilliant!"

James Phelan, "'L.A. Larkin is a world-class thriller writer"

Literature Works, "Exciting, original and utterly captivating"

Bookseller + Publisher, "Exciting, compulsive reading"

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Davron46

A waste of money

Reviewed in Australia on 29 August 2016

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Oh dear. I got to chapter 4 and could not continue. Such a clumsy, annoying writing style and so many times a line of thought would go off on an unconnected tangent. Conclusions were reached by lazy writing rather then coherent logic. What a waste of money.

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an exciting page-turner

Reviewed in Australia on 25 December 2016

Devour is the third novel by British/Australian author, L.A.Larkin. Before investigative journalist Olivia Wolfe has even unpacked the backpack she took to Afghanistan, her editor is sending her to Antarctica. A friend of his is directing the British Antarctic Survey’s mission to drill down to Lake Ellsworth in search of life below the ice. The various mishaps all start to look more and more like sabotage when one of their engineers is murdered.

The race is on between the BAS and the Russians to be the first to find life, so the Home Office doesn’t want a police investigation. Olivia shares the team’s excitement when they finally succeed and a hitherto unknown species of bacteria is discovered, but when she spies some suspicious activity, she becomes a target herself, and is blamed for yet a further instance of sabotage.

It seems no one has been completely open about their past, including their brilliant Russian-born engineer, Vitaly Yushkov, and when samples, scientists and reporters head back home, he suffers the worst that terrorism task force DCI Dan Casburn can dish out. But it’s not over when they return to England: there’s a vial of the lake water missing and few people know just what it can do.

Larkin gives the reader a rollercoaster ride that careens through the mansion of an Afghani terrorist, the icy wastes of the Antarctic, the top secret laboratories of England to a gripping climax at the Hoover Dam. Olivia is shot at, beaten, framed, stalked and slandered as she tries to get justice for the wrongly accused, save the innocent and get her story. Non-stop action makes this an exciting page-turner.

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Incredible page-turning rollercoaster of a book

Reviewed in Australia on 19 September 2016

This was a multi-layered, rollercoaster of a read. Be prepared to lose some sleep because you will want to continue reading it into the early hours!

When I first picked up the book, I thought it might have been one of those "there is a monster under the ice" type of books, which would have been fine with me, I like those kinds of books. But what I actually got with this book was something much more subtle and much more terrifying at the same time. I don't think I took a full breath the entire time I was reading this book, it had me on the edge of my seat.

It has a bit of everything: a kick-ass heroine who can well and truly take care of herself and yet has a softer side as well, high-profile government shenanigans, murder and a frightening threat to civilisation.

I was hooked from the very first page and when I learnt that this was the first book in the Olivia Wolfe series, I got very excited. I can't wait till the next one!

Highly recommended read from me.

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Veronica

action packed crime thriller

Reviewed in Australia on 9 September 2016

L.A. Larkin’s Devour is a cleverly plotted and action packed tale of biological warfare mixed with espionage, fear, anger and despair. By page 7 I was totally immersed and didn’t want to leave this book.

Larkin’s protagonist Olivia Wolfe, an investigative journalist, is gutsy and determined. She will stop at nothing to get the truth.

The story runs along two plot lines, both mysteries, with Wolfe at the centre of both. Small offshoot plots leave scope for future novels featuring Olivia Wolfe.

The character of Wolfe was well developed as we get to know what does and doesn’t make her tick.

As Wolfe follows stories on the streets of Afghanistan then the chilly stations of a scientific exploration centre in Antarctica the danger and action never stops.
With just enough romance to show that she is only human after all and an eerie stalker who is seeking their own revenge the Olivia Wolfe series is sure to be devoured by all crime thriller readers.

With my thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.

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Pete MC

Unputdownable - is LA Larkin the new Robert Ludlum?

Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2016

Larkin just keeps getting better and better. Devour is so cleverly written, the plots so intriguing and the characters make you care. Olivia Wolfe is the central character, an investigative journalist, who unearths the criminals and terrorists who have evaded prosecution. With some dark secrets of her own, Wolfe is an edgy, resilient character who reminds me of a less damaged Lisbeth Salander, but crossed with the gritty determination of Prime Suspect's Jane Tennison. Add to this the mysterious ex-military Vitaly Yushkov, the hard-bitten Dan Casburn from Counter Terrorism Command, ex-detective Jerry Butcher, the team of Antarctic scientists headed by Professor Heatherton, and a cyber stalker, whose identity is an ongoing mystery. Set primarily at a remote camp in Antarctica where the first murder takes place, Larkin made me feel as if I was in Antarctica experiencing the deadly cold and the equally deadly threat of a killer in their midst. Devour is unputdownable. Is Larkin the new Robert Ludlum?

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I had the good fortune to win this book pre release

Reviewed in Australia on 14 July 2016

I had the good fortune to win this book pre release. What a lucky win. Not my normal reading genre but I started reading straight away. Immediately I was hooked and dragged from start to finish, against my will. It is a story of historical achievement wonderfully woven with deception and danger. The characters, particularly Olivia Wolfe and Yushkov, are so intriguing that they will remain in your thoughts long after the story is finished. I highly recommend Devour. Just make sure you have lots of free time. You are not going to want to put it down!

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Lyn Haines

Join Olivia Wolfe on a sensational adventure

Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2017

What a fantastic read! The comparison to Matthew Reilly is well earned. From Antarctica, to London to Nevada, the author L.A. Larkin delivers a sensational adventure, a compelling female protagonist, action and plot twists to delight any reader of the thriller genre.
I'm looking forward to the next Olivia Wolfe thriller - Prey!

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bill

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2017

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I bought this book having heard part of an interview with the author on the BBC. The book sounded intriguing and more than lived up to that expectation. Several sub plots entwine leaving me determined to buy the sequel. The principal character reminds me of Larsen's girl with the dragon tattoo but without the computer skills. If there is any downside to the book it is the apparent ease with which the main character gets bugged; repeatedly! It is necessary for the story and is a trivial criticism. I highly recommend this book. Gripping and a good read.

Mrs. Linda C. Stevenson

Unbelievable convoluted plot

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2017

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I had high hopes for this having heard the author being interviewed on Radio 5live. It sounded like a great story about Antarctic exploration and the discovery of new life. It turned out to be an over complicated and totally unbelievable tale of espionage terrorism childhood trauma lust and revenge all loosely woven together.
I only stuck with it as I hoped it would improve but I was disappointed and will not be buying any sequels!

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BenIez

Amazing how dull action can be

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2020

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You know that the writer has got too careless and you have got bored when she fails to notice and you do that the characters who jettisoned their motorbike and stole a car nonetheless pull up and “pull off their helmets” two pages later. Not awful, just a bit boring.

Luan

By The Numbers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2017

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I read this just after finishing Peter May's The Blackhouse and it seemed thin stuff by comparison. Not unreadable but rather by the numbers.It features an excruciatingly awful sex scene as well. Wouldn't recommend and won't be buying any more by this author.

Lili

Enthralling, exciting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2018

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What a corker of a book! Couldn’t stop reading, most enthralling and exciting book I’ve read in a long time

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