Borealis
Secrets, Sabotage, and the Arctic Cadence
by Bill Bennett
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Pub Date Feb 11 2026 | Archive Date May 26 2026
BillBenn Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
BOREALIS - An Ava Martinez Mysteries Thriller
A pulse beneath the ice. A conspiracy beneath the surface. A detective who can’t walk away.
Detective Ava Martinez seeks quiet in Alaska but is pulled into an arctic thriller when a mysterious signal surfaces—an Alaska mystery that exposes an eco thriller‑scale conspiracy threatening the land and everyone who stands in its way.
Teaming up with Cole Stratton—a former military analyst with secrets of his own—Ava uncovers the truth behind the “cadence,” a natural Arctic rhythm that powerful forces are racing to weaponize. As black‑ops teams close in, Ava and Cole are thrust into a relentless chase across Alaska, from the chaos of the Iditarod to the desolation of the North Slope.
What begins as a technical anomaly becomes a global threat. What starts as a reluctant detour becomes a fight Ava can’t walk away from. And the land itself seems to push back as ancient forces collide with modern ambition.
Perfect for readers who love:
High‑stakes geopolitical thrillers
Cutting‑edge science woven into fast‑paced action
Conspiracies with global implications
Strong, emotionally driven protagonists
Arctic danger, wilderness survival, and hostile environments
Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, Daniel Suarez, and Blake Crouch
What you’ll find inside:
A mysterious Arctic signal with world‑shifting potential
A ruthless corporate cover‑up
A whistleblower’s final message
A black‑ops commander who will stop at nothing
A partnership forged under fire
A race across one of the most dangerous landscapes on Earth
Ava Martinez returns in a gripping new thriller where technology, nature, and power collide — and the truth is as dangerous as the forces trying to bury it.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
BlueInk Review praises Borealis for its “well‑rounded and authentic” characters, calling the espionage “fascinating” and the danger “exciting.” The review highlights the clarity of the science, noting that Cole’s telemetry explanations are “understandable and unoppressive,” and commends the novel’s vivid sense of place: “Bennett’s Alaska is beautifully drawn, transporting readers with its grandeur.” They conclude that the novel is “flush with intrigue, action, and a hint of the spiritual… with much to recommend for lovers of the genre.”
Marketing Plan
PHASE 1 — Early Visibility & Awareness (March 1–15)
Goals: Warm the audience, begin early requests, seed first reviews.
March 2–8 — IBPA Featured Carousel
• High‑visibility placement to librarians and reviewers
• Expect early requests + a trickle of March reviews
• Do NOT overlap with other promos (you’re doing this correctly)
March 1–15 — Social + Goodreads Warm‑Up
• Light posting: cover, Alaska imagery, “signal beneath the ice” hook
• Add BlueInk pull‑quotes to Amazon + Goodreads
• Begin Goodreads “Want to Read” nudges
PHASE 2 — Review Velocity Surge (April 1–20)
Goals: Generate a wave of fresh reviews leading directly into your April 27 promo.
April 1–8 — NetGalley Read Now Category Spotlight (Mystery/Thriller)
• This is your big review‑velocity engine
• Expect 50–150 downloads depending on category traffic
• Reviews will land April 10–25 — perfect timing
April 1–30 — NetGalley Audiobook Listing (if you choose the bundle)
• Audio reviewers + librarians discover the Audible edition
• Early audio reviews begin appearing mid‑April
• Strengthens your cross‑format credibility before Mystery Monday
April 10–20 — Goodreads Activity Wave
• Readers begin posting reviews from the Spotlight
• Add a few curated quotes to your Amazon editorial section
• Keep engagement light but consistent
PHASE 3 — Conversion & Algorithm Lift (April 21–May 5)
Goals: Turn visibility into sales, reviews, and long‑tail momentum.
April 27 — Audio Thicket Mystery Monday Promo
• Your anchor event
• Expect a spike in Audible traffic, clicks, and sales
• Audio reviews may begin appearing 3–10 days later
• Kindle edition benefits indirectly from cross‑format discovery
April 25–May 5 — Amazon Optimization Window
• Add fresh reviews to editorial section
• Update keywords if needed
• Light social push: “Borealis featured in Mystery Monday”
PHASE 4 — Long‑Tail Momentum (May–June)
Goals: Sustain visibility, prepare for Book 2, and build your ecosystem.
May 1–31 — Slow‑Burn Visibility
• Goodreads ads (optional)
• Continue adding BlueInk and NetGalley quotes
• Begin teasing Book 2
• Maintain light newsletter presence
June — Series Positioning
• Start building anticipation for Ava Martinez #2
• Use Borealis reviews as social proof
• Consider a small Kindle promo (not free) to widen the funnel
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781970628203 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 348 |
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