Ice Hunt

by James Rollins

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060521600
• ISBN13: 9780060521608
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 521 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A little disappointed

I ordered this book for a loved one incarcerated, I ordered him the paperback book, he is not allowed to receive hard cover books. He was sent a hard cover and it was rejected.

Nonstop adventure at the Polar Ice Cap

Once again Rollins takes readers on a roller coaster ride, coupling brisk action with better-than-average characterization for an author of plot-based thrillers. I think the thing I admire most about Rollins is his superb imagination. He manages to make unbeliveable plots seem factual. What a talent! The "things never meant to survive or be found" were wrapped in enough scientific plausibility to allow the the reader to engage completely in the story. Also Rollins created a very interesting array of characters who work well together in all aspects. I never miss a Rollins book, for the simple reason that his batting average is so darn good. His novels range from very good to spectacular--this makes me await eagerly each new book. If you like LOTS of action, suspense, narrow escapes, some who DON'T escape, original plot lines, and likeable characters, you really can't go wrong with a Rollins story.

Rockin and Rollin adventure

More adventure from James Rollins! This time at the top of the world! Russians, Black ops teams, carnivorous predators, ex-wives...everything that sends a chill down the spine then freezes it in place in the lonely wilds of Alaska and the Polar Ice Cap. Fun from the opening line in chapter one ("Always respect Mother Nature...especially when she weighs four hundred pounds and is guarding her baby.") to the chilling final lines of the novel (and no, I'm NOT going to write it down here). Go buy the book! Really, I mean it! Click the "buy it now" feature! I dare ya!

Ice Hunt

Buckle your seat belts, folks! This is what I love about Rollins. His books are so much fun. From the first page to the last, you are on such a unique ride. I don't want to spoil any of the action or surprises, but 'WOW'! And his characters are so enjoyable. Let's just say Kowalski is my favorite, and I'm sure you'll figure out why once you read the book. If you like action, suspense, and some great humor, I can't imagine how you wouldn't love Ice Hunt.

Reading entertainment at its best! Two thumbs up!

I'm not going to bother giving you a synopsis of the storyline for this novel, the publisher's blurb preceding these reviews does a fine job of that. Personally, I think this book is probably the most action packed of Rollins' collection of novels. I was hooked by page 25, talking to myself as I cheered on the good guy as he escaped from snipers by page 59, was forgetting to make myself some supper by page 150, living on popcorn and Coke Classic by page 300 with nothing on my mind but reaching the end of this fun ride! This book is packed with nail biting chases and battles, a white knuckle plane ride in the first 100 pages that will leave you breathless and hoping you see it on the big screen one day and more than enough interesting twists and turns to make you drool with anticipation and suspense. I won't give anything away in regards to the base storyline or what you'll find lurking deep in that ice station but believe me, it will be worth the time you invest to read this book. All the excitement comes together into a climactic ending that will make your jaw drop. Rollins incorporated a nice mix of different characters, some more intense than others but all relevant to the storyline and for moving it forward. An absolutely brilliant story with a very imaginative ending. I absolutely LOVED this book!!! This was how action/adventure was meant to be written!