Published: Jan. 05, 2012
Words: 97,154 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465800497

Short description

Deep within the Antarctic Ice Sheet, a hotpot suddenly develops on satellite tracking and the science team sent to investigate disappears. Erica Daniels, an esteemed volcanologist, must puzzle out the origin of this unusual heat signature alongside a vast graveyard of frozen bodies before she is numbered among them. She enlists a clever team of scientists, but ultimately will need to call upon the

Extended description

NASA lures volcanologist Erica Daniels to a conference in Houston by promising to consider her for their upcoming mission—establishing the first moon base. Instead, her archrival and ex-lover, David Marsh, gets the plum assignment, while she’s sent to Antarctica. An irritating British archaeologist and a brilliant Russian astrophysicist accompany her on a journey through unforgiving snowscapes, mysterious ice tunnels and a frozen graveyard. They present her with extraordinary suggestions for the origin of the hotspot. Along the way, Erica unearths scientific marvels that might just prove her own theory. But why is the ice sheet littered with bodies? Is the activity under the ice the remnants of an ancient civilization or is there a more sinister explanation? To discover the truth Erica will have to join forces with the man she despises—a man who’s on the moon.

Top Pick
“Ice Tomb is set in the near future, and the science in the fiction is very plausible. A fast-paced story.. (Read more) NASA lures volcanologist Erica Daniels to a conference in Houston by promising to consider her for their upcoming mission—establishing the first moon base. Instead, her archrival and ex-lover, David Marsh, gets the plum assignment, while she’s sent to Antarctica. An irritating British archaeologist and a brilliant Russian astrophysicist accompany her on a journey through unforgiving snowscapes, mysterious ice tunnels and a frozen graveyard. They present her with extraordinary suggestions for the origin of the hotspot. Along the way, Erica unearths scientific marvels that might just prove her own theory. But why is the ice sheet littered with bodies? Is the activity under the ice the remnants of an ancient civilization or is there a more sinister explanation? To discover the truth Erica will have to join forces with the man she despises—a man who’s on the moon.

Top Pick
“Ice Tomb is set in the near future, and the science in the fiction is very plausible. A fast-paced story with plenty of twists, this book reads like a classic sci-fi tale. The characters are well drawn, the action plentiful and the outcome surprising.”
– RT BOOKclub Magazine

Editor’s Pick
“She may be a new kid on the science fiction block, but Ottawa writer Deborah Jackson could well rank up there one day with the likes of Isaac Asimov or Arthur C. Clarke.”
“Ice Tomb is surprising not just for its entirely believable plot and well-crafted suspense, but because it has all the earmarks of a tale written by a sci-fi master.”
– Mike Gillespie, The Ottawa Citizen
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Tags

physics, science fiction, antarctica, moon, nasa, apollo, asteroid impact, moon mission, piri reis map, ice sheet, volcanism, impact science, mcmurdo station, volcanic eruptions

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Review by: Sarah (Workaday Reads) on Feb. 19, 2013 :
This book had a little bit of everything from volcanos, a trip to the moon, a trip to Antarctica, Atlantean myth, romance and disappearing scientists. It seems like a wide variety, but it does tie together to form a cohesive story. Not exactly plausible, particularly the later part of the book, but it is certainly entertaining.

There were scientific explanations provided for everything that happened along the way. While this makes sense since the story has all scientist characters, it was a bit much at times. The full details did not need to be laid out every time; it just didn’t enhance the story.

The romance of the story was exciting, and a welcome break from all the science. The tension between Erica and Allen was great. They seemed to toe the fine line between attraction and hatred very well. David, Erica’s ex-boyfriend, who plays an active role in the book, was not one of my favourite characters. He was a stuck-up jerk who lied and cheated his way through life. It was impossible for me to like him, no matter how much he “seemed” to want to change. It just didn’t feel genuine given his past behaviour.

Overall, this was a exciting, conspiracy based story that sometimes delved a little beyond plausible. It contained some interesting mythology and theories, and it was fun to see everyone reacted to the intense action.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Faye Hicks on July 31, 2012 :
This story grabbed my interest right from the start - it’s fast paced and interesting, and I had a hard time putting it down. I especially liked the main character, Erica. She’s not particularly likable, but that just made her more realistic and interesting to me. I especially liked the way author Deborah Jackson captured the competitive (and often ruthless) nature of the academic world. I live and work in that world every day and the events in this book were entirely believable to me. Also, the science seemed well researched and credible. The storyline was really unique and the ending was unexpected - something that always appeals to me.

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(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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