Taquoma

THE EARTH IS AWAKENING… AND IT’S ANGRY.Volcanologist Yara Del Rey has dedicated her life to understanding the forces that shape the earth, but nothing could prepare her for what’s coming. Mount Rainier is rumbling, Yellowstone is on the brink of eruption, and a reckless NASA experiment could trigger an apocalyptic disaster.When Yara is kidnapped by government scientists and forced into a deadly cover-up, she realizes the truth—humanity is running out of time. As fire and ash consume the land, she must team up with ex-Navy pilot Clayton Red Sky to outrun the devastation and reach her six-year-old daughter before it’s too late.With pulse-pounding suspense, breathtaking action, and a race for survival against nature’s fury, TAQUOMA is a heart-stopping thriller that fans of The Day After Tomorrow and Dante’s Peak won’t be able to put down!Will Yara survive the inferno? Or will she become another casualty of the Earth’s wrath?Perfect for fans of fast-paced disaster thrillers, explosive action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense with a splash of romance!AWARDS2025 Finalist for the CYGNUS Science Fiction Award, Chanticleer International Book Awards2024 Literary Titan Book Award GOLD2024 American Writing Awards FINALIST Suspense2024 Firebird Book Awards WINNER in Action/Adventure2024 STORYTRADE Book Awards FINALIST in Suspense/Thrillers2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards SILVER MEDAL Winner-Environmental Thrillers2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards WINNER of Suspense2023 The Independent Author Network (IAN) FINALIST2023 London Book Festival WINNER of Genre Fiction2023 Hollywood Book Festival HONORABLE MENTION2023 San Francisco Book Festival HONORABLE MENTIONReaders' Favorite FIVE-STAR badgeReader Views FIVE-STAR badgeEDITORIAL REVIEWSReviewed By Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite - SILVER MEDAL WINNERI was intrigued by the plot of Taquoma. It was fueled by conflict and crisis. In this thrilling story, the apprehension builds slowly until the volcano finally erupts. Kevin D. Miller does justice to this disaster and the events that follow. It is fast-paced and full of action, and there is never a dull moment. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and it was a nail-biting experience. The characters were well-developed, and they all have a purpose. They were unusual, relatable, and strong throughout the story. It is skillfully written. Kevin has created a realistic story filled with drama while building tension with all the twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed Taquoma and recommend it highly."Reader Views Book Review Blog“Taquoma” by Kevin D. Miller is a read that will immerse you into history, mythology, volcanology, expedition, and devotion, all at once. It is intensely researched and well-illustrated to perfection, with drama and high-stakes conflict that draws the reader straight in. The main character is an incredibly dedicated amateur volcanologist, whose thinking and perspective make her a fan favorite early into the read.The writing throughout is superb: solidly researched and vividly detailed, and will provoke lots of reflection regarding morality, honor, and human decisions. Conclusively, if you want a breathtaking disaster thriller that will send you on a wild adventure, then look no further. “Taquoma” wins on all fronts!