Cold Snap

In Alaska, Anchorage police discover a dismembered human foot after an early spring thaw. Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter escorts four dangerous prisoners onto a bush plane, but when the plane goes down, the prisoners murder the pilot and a guard and torch the plane. Lola Teariki has traced the foot to a missing girl, and the serial psychopath who slaughtered her is one of the prisoners. Cutter has to battle the unforgiving elements while the killer wants his head on a stick.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Canelo

In the vast expanse of Alaska, nature often displays its raw and unforgiving side, reminding us of the power and majesty of the natural world. However, it is human nature that often surpasses even the most brutal aspects of nature.

In the early spring, after a thaw on the Alaskan coast, Anchorage police received a grisly new piece of evidence in their ongoing search for a serial killer. A dismembered human foot was found, adding to the growing list of mysteries and unanswered questions.

Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter found himself on a mission to transport four dangerous prisoners to a remote location in Deadhorse. He expected a routine flight and a quick transfer, but fate had other plans.

As the plane took off, it encountered unexpected turbulence, causing it to crash in the wilderness. The prisoners, seizing the opportunity, took control of the situation. They murdered the pilot and a guard, setting the plane on fire.

However, the nightmare was just beginning. Back in Anchorage, Deputy Lola Teariki had traced the dismembered foot to a missing girl, and the serial psychopath responsible for her brutal murder. It was one of the prisoners on Cutter's flight.

Now, Cutter found himself in a race against time. With no means of communication, limited supplies, and the constant threat of ravenous grizzly bears and wolves lurking in the shadows, he knew he was in for a battle for survival. The killer was determined to have his head on a stick, and Cutter was the only obstacle in his way.

In this gripping thriller, author Lee Child takes readers on a harrowing journey through the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. Cutter must navigate through treacherous terrain, face extreme weather conditions, and outwit his ruthless captors. The stakes are high, and the consequences are dire.

Fans of Lee Child, James Swallow, and Harlan Coben will find "Alaska's Ice Heart" a thrilling and suspenseful read. The novel showcases the desperate measures that must be taken to survive in the icy heart of Alaska, where nature and human nature collide in a deadly game of survival.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804360132