- Hardcover: 404 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson; First Edition edition (6 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091795362
- ISBN-13: 978-0091795368
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,594,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Product Description
Matt Dickinson's first novel was set on Everest, which he has climbed. His brilliant thriller is set in Antarctica, which he also knows well (he almost died there), and reveals an overwhelming backdrop to a story of scientific breakthrough, disaster and extraordinary personal tensions. From the outside Julian Fitzgerald is a traditional British hero, an expedition leader to the extremes of the earth and a PR dream. But his latest challenge in Antarctica has gone badly wrong - and a call for help which is not as it seems brings him into contact with a group of scientists who have uncovered a remarkable secret deep in the core of the continent. As Fitzgerald's true nature is revealed, the lives of the whole base are at risk - together with a dramatic ecological discovery that could transform human knowledge.
From the Publisher
Ultra-contemporary Antarctic thriller featuring an astonishing scientific breakthrough threatened by a psychotic explorer who holds a whole base to ransom at the onset of the Antarctic winter.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice, snow, thrills and non-stop action!,
By
This review is from: Black Ice (Hardcover)
Brilliant! I have just finished this action packed thriller and i'm still raving to all and sundry how good it was. I'd previously read Mr Dickinson's "High Risk", thought "that's a good book, I'll read another" and got stuck into this straight away. And it's even better! The author writes with knowledge and authority on the subject of Antartica (he has experienced it first-hand), and blended in a tale of treachery, science, loyalty and daring rescue missions in the coldest place on the planet. Just the thing for Winter nights:get this book, tuck yourself up in bed with a warm drink and enjoy an excellent read.Can we have another one soon, Mr Dickinson?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pure escapism!,
By Mushroom Girl (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Ice (Paperback)
This is wonderful. Very sharply written with black humour and a frenetic pace throughout. There are also great descriptions of Ushuaia / the Drake Passage etc which kept me researching rather nerdily for some time after finishing the book!
There are also some really tear-jerking parts in this story which manage to be inspiring without ever becoming mawkish or preachy. Mr. Dickinson wraps up proceedings with a very satisfying twist which you don't see coming at all.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most tense book I've ever read.,
By
This review is from: Black Ice (Hardcover)
Excellent book, full of tension. I had to stop reading from time to time as the tension built so strongly.
Not many books move me, but I had a lump in my throat towards the end. Could have been embarrassing as I was on a train at the time. Highly recommended.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
|
Most Recent Customer Reviews |
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
