Beyond the Ice Limit A Gideon Crew Novel

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Beyond the Ice Limit A Gideon Crew Novel

Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

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In "Beyond the Ice Limit," a brilliant but obsessive scientist named Dr. Eli Glinn becomes convinced that a cataclysmic event of ancient origin, possibly triggered by an extraterrestrial artifact, is looming once more for Earth. He assembles a team for a dangerous expedition into the unforgiving Antarctic wilderness, seeking this legendary artifact buried deep within the ice. His team includes Gideon Crew, a resourceful young man grappling with a severe illness and possessing a unique set of talents, who is drawn into Glinn's quest for reasons that become increasingly complex. They find themselves in a desperate race against time, pursued by shadowy adversaries who also covet the power and knowledge the artifact might hold. The novel delves into themes of ancient mysteries, the profound implications of scientific discovery, and the potential for humanity's extinction or salvation. It masterfully combines elements of high-tech exploration, speculative science, and thrilling adventure set against the stark, awe-inspiring, and deadly backdrop of the Antarctic continent. What makes this story compelling is its signature blend of fast-paced action, intricate plotting, the enigmatic nature of the central discovery, and the morally ambiguous characters whose pursuit of the unknown pushes them to extreme limits. The narrative builds suspense through the dire stakes involved and the race to understand and control a power that predates recorded history, hinting at an ultimate truth about our planet and its place in the cosmos.

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Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Pages

416

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781455525874

ISBN-10

1455525871

Language

English

Published

2016-12-20