WHERE THE SLEEPING LADY LIES
An Award-Winning Environmental Thriller by M. E. Schuman
What if the rare earths powering our future could destroy the world we’re trying to save?
Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, a discovery buried beneath the mountains threatens to ignite a battle between corporate greed, political power, and the fragile ecosystems standing in the way.
When an ecological investigation uncovers a dangerous web of secrets, the stakes escalate far beyond Alaska. Powerful interests will do whatever it takes to control the resources shaping the future of global technology—even if the price is environmental devastation and human lives.
As the truth emerges, the people caught in the crossfire must confront a chilling question: how far will those in power go to protect their secrets?
Blending scientific intrigue, environmental conflict, high-stakes suspense, and a fiercely determined female protagonist, Where The Sleeping Lady Lies launches M. E. Schuman’s Rare Earth Series—a gripping thriller rooted in real-world science and the increasingly urgent struggle over the resources that power our modern world.
Winner of First Place in Global Thrillers at the 2026 Chanticleer International Book Awards.
For readers who crave intelligent suspense, environmental intrigue, and a story where the greatest threats may be hidden in plain sight.