Ice Station
Mar 2011 · The Scarecrow series Book 1 · Pan Macmillan
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At a remote US ice station in Antarctica, a team of scientists has made an amazing discovery. They found something unbelievable buried deep below the surface - trapped inside a layer of ice 400 million years old.
Something made of metal...something which shouldn't be there...it's the discovery of a lifetime, a discovery of immeasurable value. And a discovery men will kill for.
Led by the enigmatic Lieutenant Shane Schofield, a crack team of US Marines is rushed to the ice station to secure this bizarre discovery for their nation. Meanwhile other countries have developed the same ideas, and are ready to pursue it swiftly and ruthlessly. Fortunately, Schofield's men are a tough unit, all set to follow their leader into hell.
They soon discover they just did...
'For lots of lethal violence involving high-tech weaponry. For thrilling escapes from the jaws of death. For cliffhanging suspense on just about every page...Ice Station delivers the action-thriller goods with all the explosive fire power of a machine pistol' West Australian
Something made of metal...something which shouldn't be there...it's the discovery of a lifetime, a discovery of immeasurable value. And a discovery men will kill for.
Led by the enigmatic Lieutenant Shane Schofield, a crack team of US Marines is rushed to the ice station to secure this bizarre discovery for their nation. Meanwhile other countries have developed the same ideas, and are ready to pursue it swiftly and ruthlessly. Fortunately, Schofield's men are a tough unit, all set to follow their leader into hell.
They soon discover they just did...
'For lots of lethal violence involving high-tech weaponry. For thrilling escapes from the jaws of death. For cliffhanging suspense on just about every page...Ice Station delivers the action-thriller goods with all the explosive fire power of a machine pistol' West Australian
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February 6, 2012
Excellent. Absolutely excellent! An incredible sustained story, that kept me on my feet the whole time. The tempo of the book is fast, and always keeps you on your feet! Characters and plot are believable, engaging and (for most) loveable.
My only critique, is that sometimes the language annoyed me. For example, the double use of the word 'had', ie. 'Schofield had had a good day'. It just annoyed me a little. Although it's not incorrect grammar/syntax, it just frustrated me a little. But no where near enough to put the book down.
Unputdownable.
Highly Recommended,
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Ian Rennie
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April 11, 2018
Wanted to like this, heard good things about it. After a third of the book I still didn't care about any of the characters. And the writing wasn't good enough. Also don't call a character Petard if what happens to him happens to him.
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John Craig
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March 26, 2023
Excellent read The second time I've read this story. M Reily can write an action packed tale full of strong characters and enthralling plot twists. Always a guaranteed thrilling read.
About the author
Matthew Reilly, born and still resident in Sydney, studied law before turning his pen to fiction. His seven novels - Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, Seven Ancient Wonders and Six Sacred Stones have all been massive international bestsellers.
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