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The Ice Limit

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At 4,000 tons, this treasure seems impossible to move.

New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.

©2001 Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (P)2010 Hachette

Critic reviews

"This is a big-boned thriller, one that will make a terrific summer movie as well as a memorable hot-day read." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Not a Pendergast...

Not a Pendergast but still has a big ole' mystery monster typical of Preston and Child. Long and detailed and struggled to finish.

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great book to weed by

The story turned a nasty chore into an effortless one. Terse thriller with a surprise twist.

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Another twist

Would you try another book from Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child and/or Scott Brick?

I willl read all of their books. As soom as you finished one you just want to start a new one.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting is that they have chosen a place for the story that I have not read before. You get interested in the place even that you knew it is fiction.
The least thing is that the captain is the father.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they give you a vivid picture about the rock.

Could you see The Ice Limit being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

It would be a nice TV series in three parts, 2 hours each. The captain Ashley Judd, Kevin Spacey, Clint Eastwood.

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I love Scott Brick

I can't believe one person wrote they don't like Scott Brick's narration of this book. He is one of my favorite narrators and I look for him specifically. Please do not let that prior review influence you.


Scott's biggest fan

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Drama on ice

I did enjoy this book, they also left a cliff hanger. Well written and well read.

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Great read!!

kept me involved and listening at work. definitely a great read. Narrator is easy to listen to

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Worth the time

Love the Pendergast stories I went into this with some trepidation but really enjoyed it

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Great story telling!

Another great story by two of the best and narrated by who I believe is the best.

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Entertaining but very wordy

This was a good adventure but it is very long—although I enjoy Preston and Child’s work I think this one could have been a lot shorter.

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A meteroric gem!

Bought this book on a whim and was not disappointed at all! Great narrator, multiple likeable and intriguing characters and multiple twists and turns keep you invested all the way through! Brilliant writing!

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