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    Ice Hunt
    Ice Hunt
    Ice Hunt
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    Ice Hunt

    Written by James Rollins

    Narrated by John Meagher

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    “Ice Hunt will make your toes curl and your free hand clutch the armchair as you speed through the pages.”

    —Tampa Tribune

     

    A classic adventure from James Rollins, the author of The Doomsday Key, The Last Oracle, The Judas Strain, Black Order, and other pulse-pounding, New York Times bestselling thrillers, Ice Hunt carries readers to the top of the world, where nothing can survive…except fear.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateSep 1, 2009
    ISBN9780061958601
    Author

    James Rollins

    James Rollins is the author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the “hottest summer reads” (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada.

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    • 5/5
      Very good book Fast paced never a dull moment. I recommend highly
    • 5/5
      So, I have to say that while this book was very interesting and I did like it, this was my least favorite James Rollins book. But once you get a ways in, it gets better. I love the plot that dates back to World War Two and the ending is my favorite part of the book.
    • 5/5
      Book DescriptionCarved into a moving island of ice twice the size of the United States, Ice Station Grendel has been abandoned for more than seventy years. The twisted brainchild of the finest minds of the former Soviet Union, it was designed to be inaccessible and virtually invisible. But an American undersea research vessel has inadvertently pulled too close--and something has been sighted moving inside the allegedly deserted facility, something whose survival defies every natural law. And now, as scientists, soldiers, intelligence operatives, and unsuspecting civilians are drawn into Grendel's lethal vortex, the most extreme measures possible will be undertaken to protect its dark mysteries--because the terrible truths locked behind submerged walls of ice and steel could end human life on Earth.My ReviewThis book was very action-packed with lots of intense moments. The plot was very interesting and I learned a lot about ice caps, ice stations, grendels, frogs, science and history. What more would you want from a book.?The characters were very unique too. Some were good and some were bad but that makes for a great story. I look forward to reading more adventure books by Rollins and I would highly recommend this book to those who love adventure, history or science novels.
    • 3/5
      Another good Rollins thriller, although I did feel like it was about 50-100 pages too long. It seemed like an editor should have eyed the book and asked, "Which one of these chase scenes could be cut to avoid losing the reader's interest?" By the time I got to page 315, I really felt like it should be wrapping up any minute, except for the fact that there were 85 pages left.
    • 5/5


      A superb book that drags the listener/ reader into the story . James Rollins is an exceptional writer. While I don't know much about the Military weaponry and capabilities, his writing interested me to the point that delving into the history of Military and Governmental bio weapon and biomedical research and testing is a field of interest that will be something I will be looking into.

      What I really value at the end of his books are his revelations of fact vs imagination, or creativity, and his wonderful mixture of both in his work.
      I will be reading/listening to more of his novels.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoy Rollins's mix of science and imagination. He bases his works on science and extrapolates from there. In this stand alone, he has some unsuspecting Alaskans swept up into a hunt for an ice station that is newly found. Problem is, the Russians want it too. So it is covert warfare at the top of the world.
    • 4/5
      Ice Hunt, like Rollins' other books, including the one that takes place at the other end of the world, Subterranean, is an exciting thriller that includes a bit of espionage, romance, a scorched earth policy of destruction, and strange creatures. It's another good bit of fun, escapist diversion.
    • 4/5
      The Polar Sentinel, an American undersea research submarine, is cruising the Arctic when Captain Perry, Dr. Amanda Reynolds and her team of scientists make a shocking discovery. They come upon a huge inverted and shifting ice island containing a secret Russian scientific laboratory named Ice Station Grendel. Meanwhile, over in Alaska, Fish and Game Officer Matt Pike spots a plane crash and rescues the only living passenger, a reporter on his way to write a story about the discovery. Almost immediately, they are attacked by what appears to be members of the Russian military. Matt heads over to his ex-wife's home and she and her father help Matt and the reporter. Before long, they too are being pursued. And this is all before they even get to the Ice Station where the real horrors start to happen.This book has a complex plot with various threads that will eventually all tie together. I haven't' even mentioned some of them, including Viktor Petkov, admiral and commander of the Russian Northern Fleet and son of the mastermind behind Ice Station Grendel. He was taken from his family at gunpoint in 1948. Petkov plans both to retake the research facility, and vindicate his father’s work.This book has great characters and a fast paced story. James Rollins expertly employs continuous, fast-paced maneuvers that will place the reader at the scene of spine-tingling skirmishes. He delivers intense surprises, before a conclusion that is ingenious, and unforeseen. The concept was interesting and it held my interest from beginning to end.
    • 5/5
      A very enjoyable all-action adventure book set in the frozen north. Great political intrigue with a bit of an historical backdrop. Events that happened in the past come back to haunt both the US and Russia. Throw a threat to existence on earth and creatures that add an extra threat and you've got a roller coaster adventure. James Rollins does it again!
    • 4/5
      On a research mission in the Arctic Ocean, a US Navy sub discovers an “ice island,” an inverted mountain 1.4 miles deep. Inside is Ice Station Grendel, an abandoned Russian research station. When the Navy team and polar scientists open the station, they discover horrors that have been locked away for more than 70 years.Both the Russians and the US want what is locked in that station and the race is on. Caught between the 2 powerful factions are a couple devastated by a past tragedy, another couple experiencing new-found love and a man wanting to avenge a terrible wrong. While the US and the Russians are hunting for the secrets of the station – something is hunting them.The story is fast paced and very engaging. Rating: 4 Stars
    • 5/5
      Ice Hunt by James Rollins4.5★'sFrom The Book:Carved into a moving island of ice twice the size of the United States, Ice Station Grendel has been abandoned for more than seventy years. The twisted brainchild of the finest minds of the former Soviet Union, it was designed to be inaccessible and virtually invisible.But an American undersea research vessel has inadvertently pulled too close – and something has been sighted moving inside the allegedly deserted facility, something whose survival defies every natural law. And now, as scientists, soldiers, intelligence operatives, and unsuspecting civilians are drawn into Grendel’s lethal vortex, the most extreme measures possible will be undertaken to protect its dark mysteries – because the terrible truths locked behind submerged walls of ice and steel could end human life on Earth.My Thoughts:James Rollins has shown time and time again that he possesses one of the most creative imaginations of any writer I have ever read. Ice Hunt takes readers on a roller coaster ride of good guys, bad guys, could be good or bad guys, complications of Arctic weather and to make it interesting...a horde of monsters that have you on their dinner menu. In addition to all that Rollins has created a very interesting array of characters. If you like lots of action, suspense, narrow escapes, original plot lines, and likable characters, you really can't go wrong with or James Rollins in general.
    • 3/5
      This book started so very, very slowly as plot and characters were developed, but once that was done it was a real roller-coaster ride with a number of twists and turns along the way to keep the reader interested. The whole idea of cryogenics was fascinating and while the storyline was over the top it was great escapism. Will happily try other books by Rollins.
    • 3/5
      Basic average thriller for me, fun to read, but I can't really say there was anything outstanding about it. Other Rollins books have been better.
    • 5/5
      The thrills never stop, and the escapes are reminiscent of a Saturday movie serial. Rollins is in top form for Ice Hunt as he assembles an interesting cast of characters to tackle seemingly impossible odds. Very satisfying adventure thriller!
    • 5/5
      Its hard to review this one without giving too much away. I will say that I really enjoyed the story and tore through the book in a couple of sittings. I must read more by this author.
    • 1/5
      I bought this book at the airport and keep it around just to remind me what a really terrible book is like. With more than 40 years of reading under my belt, I can safely say this is the worst book I have ever read. It seems to have been written with some kind of book writing software. Enter bad plot here and out pops a book. Predictable - oh my God - predictable. Boy meets ex-wife and guess what - 50 pages later romance is in the air. The plot is also unbelievable. Large monster living under the ice and having been dormant for thousand or millions? or years. Really? What were they eating all that time? Of course, there is the final battle in the end. Some people die, explosions, hero wins. What else would plop out of the book-writing software. If you find this book in a trash heap somewhere - pick it out and read it (my trash pick-up is on Wednesdays). Read it only to know what is really the worst book ever.
    • 4/5
      I really love James Rollin's books. I love how he takes a historical tidbit of information and connects it to a slice of science, mixes it all together with a lot of adventure and a dash of romance and voilà!; I'm ready for an enjoyable read~I also love how he points out the facts and the fiction at the end of his stories; more than once I have gotten lost on the internet satisfying my curiosity regarding the history/science he calls to attention there.I think he does a great job with his protagonists, I find most to be really interesting and fleshed out. Sigma Force is a recurring theme in many of his stories and it adds another layer of interest for me, taking the adventure to the next level.Rollin's novels are every bit as enjoyable to me as a big screen summer blockbuster; think I'll go get some popcorn~
    • 4/5
      Never having read a James Rollins book before, I didn’t know what to expect with Ice Hunt. What I got was a roller coaster of an adventure with a lot of mystery that kept right on twisting and turning until the end. Ice Hunt is the story of an underground ice island in the Artic where a secret military base is discovered after 50 years of being inactive. The story follows an American science submarine that made the discovery and its crew as they unlock the secrets the base has frozen in time. At the same time a Russian submarine is en route with its own agenda for the military base. The final group in the trio is a reporter tasked to report on the findings at the base and a family in Alaska that helps him on his way after his plane is mysteriously sabotaged. This book had me interested right from the beginning with a hint of science fiction. It kept me going with its in depth characters and storyline. I enjoyed the mix of sci-fi and action as well as the political aspects of the story. I found this book hard to put down and I ended up reading it fairly quickly. An overall enjoyable read and I look forward to other books by James Rollins.
    • 2/5
      This is a book I just could not get into. I'm not sure if it was just something I wasn't ready to read yet, perhaps it was the fact I was reading this during the coldest and snowiest period of the year so far, or if it just wasn't that great of a book. I like James Rollins, this is the first book of his I just did not enjoy. It just took way too long to develop for my liking. I was over 200 pages in and it just didn't seem like much of anything really happened. Oh sure, there were action sequences from the beginning and individually they were well written and entertaining, but they just didn't seem cohesive to the whole story and seemed to be in place just to fill pages. It all made sense in the end, but just seemed way to difficult to get to that point. I give this book two stars, one for the action sequences that when isolated were enjoyable, and the second just because he's James Rollins and I know he writes good books. This was just not one of them for me.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. It is the second James Rollins book I've read, the first being "Subterranean." I was not especially impressed with that one, but liked the premise of this one, so decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. The characters were interesting, and I appreciated how Rollins wasn't afraid to kill off someone we'd had time to get to know a bit. The book does wind up with something of a predictable, cliched ending, but I don't mind that so much. Frankly, I avoid "real life" fiction like the plague. I get plenty of stress, grief, and anxiety in the real world. I prefer to use my reading as a form of escapism where people endure and survive insurmountable odds and perform impossible feats. This book provides all that. The characters were likable, the action entertaining. I will definitely be reading other Rollins novels in the future.
    • 4/5
      James Rollins writes the classic mainstream adventure novels that are equivalent to Indiana Jones in the theater. If you don't mind reading, and you like adventure/suspense, this book comes highly recommended--even from people I know who aren't much on reading in general. The characters are real and the plots are interesting, but everything is balanced, and the writing is engaging. I'd recommend all of Rollins' works, and this one towards the top.
    • 3/5
      An interesting story but a secret Russian base an research into extreme cold survival - though not as thrilling as Rollin's other books