“A thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the contentious issues surrounding climate change, media bias, misguided activism, and political ambition. Pepper unpacks in clear, accessible detail exactly what would happen if we “just stop oil”-or, in this case, natural gas. Drawing from real-world scenarios, Pepper crafts a plot that feels disturbingly plausible and urgently relevant. The suspense is palpable… A must-read.”

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“I often laughed out loud at the venal politicians, the lazy legal system, the hopelessly unthoughtful media and the self-indulgent born-rich. Prose is clear and caustic, the characters are familiar, and the narrative is tight. So enjoyable.”

“How to dissect the most underreported near-miss of a climate-related disaster in America’s largest city? Pepper handles it in an easy and quite entertaining way, using a technique that educators, historians, and scientists have relied on for centuries: telling a great story. I hope there is another novel in the writing that is as engaging, entertaining, and enlightening as Hostile Climate.”

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“An easy and enjoyable read that I suspect will also be educational for many. Great wry capture of current stereotypes, as well as some barely disguised personalities currently in the news. It’s as though Ayn Rand and Gary Shteyngart had collaborated to write a story about climate and energy.”

“An enjoyably irreverent depiction of political alarmism. Pepper’s plot is satirically sharp and wittily portrays how opportunistic cynicism can drive fearmongering, and the hypocrisy of those who publicly express their fears while privately refusing to curb reckless, indulgent behavior…. A generally thoughtful work that’s edifying, entertaining, and often very funny.”

“I enjoyed Missy’s Twitch immensely, even if it was more fact than fiction. It’s very engaging with likeable protagonists and some truly backbiting ‘villains.’ Dialogue was crisp and characters engaging. I’m mightily impressed.”

“An amusing and enjoyable read that’s very funny in places. Extremely topical, with a story that represents things as they are happening today without straying too much from reality. It brings to life the mental stresses of young people bombarded daily with doomsday messages about the climate. It’s no wonder so many of them are seeking therapy.”

“Jon has a great sense of humor and plays off all the craziness going on in the energy industry. I highly recommend this entertaining book….”

“This is a light, fun, hilarious read about corporate shenanigans and buffoonery; I snickered and smirked with a dirty sense of delight every night reading it.”

“Just as Joseph Heller took us inside the absurdities of the military, this book takes us inside the craziness of the corporate American. Told with great insights and wit, this is a book that is impossible to put down.”

“Beautifully told story of the games people play in corporate America. Insightful without taking itself seriously. A fun read that never gets silly. Found myself highlighting or bookmarking well-written passages regularly. Enjoyable read that left me wanting another 30 pages.”

“A fun and fascinating insight into the corporate world. Beautifully written with well-crafted characters and a wonderful story line.”

“This satire of industrial fortune and family money brims with wickedly funny moments and offers readers plenty of memorable characters. There are also many laugh-out-loud scenes.”

“The story moved along with great characters and you’ll find yourself cheering at the conclusion.”

“The saga of the Crowe family business empire provides laughs on every page. Pepper’s understanding of the corporate world makes his characters as authentic as they are farcical. Great read and a great escape.”

“A gifted communicator, Pepper’s way with words shows in the text and even in the Chapter headings… Pepper write(s) insightfully and often hilariously in this genre. Heirs engages and challenges.”

 “It’s a dandy.”