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The Ice by John Kåre Raake is a gripping crime thriller set in the remote, frigid wilderness of the Arctic. The story follows a former special forces operative as he embarks on a perilous rescue mission in an unforgiving landscape, where betrayal and danger lurk beneath the snow. As a suspenseful exploration of survival and trust, the novel plunges readers into a world of ice and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you love heart-pounding thrillers set in the stark and unforgiving Arctic landscape. The story artfully weaves elements of crime, survival, and conspiracy, keeping you on the edge of your seat as secrets buried in the ice come to light. Ideal for fans with a keen interest in intense, atmospheric mysteries that blend chilling natural settings with human intrigue.

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The Ice

A nailbiting, claustrophobic and highly topical thriller, set at the North Pole, from Norway's most successful screenwriter.

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A CRY FOR HELP

Anna Aune is on a scientific expedition to the North Pole when the pitch black of the polar night is lit up by a distress flare.

A VISION FROM A NIGHTMARE

At a nearby research station, Anna discovers a massacre—mutilated bodies strewn about the base. Then, a fierce Arctic storm blows in, cutting off any possibility of escape.

A KILLER LOOSE ON THE ICE

Anna races to find the killer before he gets to her. But a secret lurks under the ice—one that nations will kill for...

Can she stay alive until help arrives?

The Ice by John Kåre Raake keeps readers gripped with its chilling, atmospheric setting and a thrilling race against time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782276920

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

  • Translated by Adam King

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

About the Author

John Kare Raake is Norway's most successful screenwriter. His films The Wave, The Quake and Ragnarok have been sold to 120 countries and sold millions of movie tickets. The Ice is his debut novel, and is the first thriller in a series starring Anna Aune. It is being translated into 7 languages and is in development for a television series.

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