Ice

A Novel

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

’Tis the season for mistletoe and holly, Santa . . . and suspense. And the gift that keeps on giving is Ice: premier thriller author Linda Howard’s breathless tale of a man, a woman, and a battle for survival against an unforgiving winter–and an unrelenting killer. Oh what fun it is to read.

Gabriel McQueen has only just arrived home on holiday leave from the service when his county-sheriff father sends him back out again with new marching orders. A brewing ice storm, and a distant neighbor who’s fallen out of contact, have the local lawman concerned. So he enlists Gabriel to make the long haul to the middle of nowhere, and make sure Lolly Helton is safe and sound. It’s a trip the younger McQueen would rather not make given the bitter winter weather–and the icy conditions that have always existed between him and Lolly.

But there’s no talking back when your dad is the town’s top cop. And there’ s no turning back when night falls just as Gabriel arrives–and discovers that the weather outside isn’t the only thing that’s frightful. Spotting strangers in Lolly’ s home–one of them packing a weapon–is all it takes to kick Gabriel into combat mode. And his stealth training is all he needs to extract Lolly from the house without alerting her captors. But when the escape is discovered, the heat–and the hunt–are on. And the winter woods are nowhere to be once the ice storm touches down, dropping trees, blocking roads, and trapping the fleeing pair in the freezing dark.©2009 Linda Howard; (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“If you want to whet your appetite for Christmas romance, this is perfect. . . . Guaranteed to keep your pulse racing.”—Tacoma News Tribune

“All the classic elements of a Howard romantic adventure.”—RT Book Reviews

“Linda Howard is a superbly original writer.”—Iris Johansen

Another Great Book from Linda Howard.

Once again, Linds Howard doesn't let me down. Action and romance with nature at it's worst. The best and worst of humanity. A love story and a nightmare all at the same time. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it.

Seemed A Bit Rushed - Otherwise A Good Read

What made the experience of listening to Ice the most enjoyable?

It was a suspenseful read. I enjoyed Lolly's spirit, the fact that when things seemed stacked against her she thought about the situation and devised a solution.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ice?

Lolly's attempted escape from the couple who have taken her hostage in her home. It's very suspenseful. I can't really say more without giving away plot points.

Which scene was your favorite?

Same as above

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I liked Lolly's interaction with the hero's son.

Any additional comments?

The ending seemed a bit rushed...it seemed novella length when perhaps the story would have been better served with a bit more length...a bit of time to develop the relationship between hero and heroine AFTER the ice storm - in normal surroundings.

Not Howard's best effort

Narratation by Fred Sanders was great, but the story is weak. For a novella of this length, too many pages are devoted to surviving the ice storm and outrunning two crazed meth-heads. I couldn't find the romantic relationship credible. The sex seemed absurdly sudden. The couple didn't talk enough. The whole book takes place in about 36 hours. Needed to be more fully developed.

ICE

Easy to read with lots of thrilling action and romance. The Audible narration was also excellent.
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Great story

This story start off with a simple premise and morph into a enjoyable crime drama. Great story.