R. P. Clair, Ph.D. (1990), Professor, Purdue University, is an award-winning teacher and researcher. She has written multiple articles, books, and book chapters. She is the author of Zombie Seed and the Butterfly Blues (Sense, 2013), a best-selling novel about environmental issues.

Blood into Water weaves the past and the present, from Mayan legends to contemporary stories of corporate greed. Inspired by a true story, and meant for college classrooms, this novel deals with socio-environmental issues, social movement resistance, and personal loss.