The hero, Billy Cooper, is not your typical crime fighter. The fact that he displays no apparent superpowers is intentional. The book’s authors felt it was important to underscore their belief that it is the average person – not someone endowed with X-ray vision or superhuman strength – who can make a difference when it comes to protecting the planet.
With our waters becoming increasingly important in the 21st century, mankind will have to fight battles against the villainous issues of toxic and nutrient pollution, invasive species, habitat degradation and climate change. As underscored by the ongoing concern of Asian carp in the Great Lakes, we must remain vigilant to every potential danger or we are likely to face dire consequences in the future. We can all be environmental superheroes!
