The hegemony of the People's Republic of China is not without surprise. Neither is their history of territory invasions and raw material thefts, some of which are rapidly diminishing. When one of their teams scouring the Canadian Arctic discovers a rich deposit of rare earths of strategic importance, all Chinese power works to steal it. An unusually bold mission is mounted to invade Canadian territory and steal this precious mineral from Canada.

But that is without counting on the insight and ingenuity of Canadians. Mike Gagnon, an arctic pilot, accompanied by his most faithful friend and associate Mario, will hardly
obstructing Chinese plans against a backdrop of darkness and cold, sometimes with fierce determination.

In this novel, author André Ford, recalls the establishment of life in the Arctic and the millennia of survival exercises. Passionate about science, André Ford, a former meteorologist who spent several years in the Arctic, highlights an unknown aspect of the natural riches of this immense territory. It also skims over all the complexity of political negotiations and corruption. Holder of airplane and glider pilot licenses, the author installs as a “hero” an airplane of Canadian design and international reputation. The importance of the human relationships necessary for the survival of humanity is also underlined. It makes the link with certain questionable relations existing today between China and Canada. The context of the novel is contemporary.

… “You can never be too careful”, thinks Mike of this magnificent North which unfolds under the plane. The waters are so crystalline that you can see beluga whales all white from several meters deep… “How superb and majestic this arctic is, but how dangerous if you don't respect it” says Mike to himself.

This political techno-thriller is part of the "hard" genre where fearless nationalist heroes intervene in the concern for the restoration of good law. Genre widely exploited by Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum and Dirk Cussler. Terbium highlights a very contemporary geopolitical situation. The novel contains its parts of adventures, action, crimes, espionage, but also passionate but difficult love relationships. Turning the pages of this shuttered novel will prove exciting.