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Barbara Hanson Clark

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Niles, Michigan, The United States

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Barbara Hanson Clark has enjoyed a diverse career with an emphasis on environmental technologies, first as a chemical engineer, then as a patent attorney working remotely, including as a solo practitioner.

Her greatest joy, however, has come from raising four children and now being a "Grandma" to eight amazing grandchildren. She shares her home in Iowa with Charlie, her golden retriever, and two charming cats, Freddy and Mr. Tibbs.

Barbara loves traveling (including a memorable trip to Antarctica), capturing the world through photography, playing piano, and time with family and friends. She also finds inspiration at her nearby acreage-once a cornfield, now a peaceful retreat, complete with a lake, abundant trees and wildlife, and a little h ...more

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Polar Deception: A Gripping International Eco-Thriller

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POLAR DECEPTION IN THE NEWS? (Sorta)

In the six years that I worked on my novel, current events often affected the process. Sometimes, my future world needed to be edited, such as when I had to move my global pandemic from 2030 to 2020. Other times, the news was so relevant to my story, I was motivated to work even harder to finish and get it published. Friday’s news gave me that same prescient feeling, but at least now my story is

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While Justice Sleeps

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Two Bodies Are Better Than One (Lorraine Highsmith Mysteries Book 1)

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Barbara Clark liked Fleet's review of Polar Deception: "Non stop action thriller with a China/US geopolitical intrigue. Characters are developed as the story unfolds on a trip to Antarctica, includes environmental themes and exciting plot twists. "
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Barbara Clark liked Margarita Garcia's review of Polar Deception: "If you like stories with tension, decisions, and hope, this book will be a great read for you. And I must say that I'm not a big fan of fiction books, but this story really surprised me. It depicts a future where Earth has depleted all its natural re" Read more of this review »
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