When Hallie Leland gets word of her friend, Emily’s death, she goes as her friend’s replacement to Amundsen Research station to try and solve the mystery behind her death. Everyone at this South Pole station keep telling her that Emily overdosed on a recreational drug, but Emily never smoked, drank, or did drugs when Hailey knew her. Within a few days of arriving at the station..., 3 people also die mysterious deaths and Hailey discovers a video of someone killing her friends as well as her journal. It’s pretty clear that someone is killing people off on the ship. Within a few short weeks, everything will freeze over and Hailey will be unable to leave the station for eight months. Can Hailey discover who the murderer is before she’s stuck for eight months with them or will she become the next victim?
This mystery is more moderately placed than most, but the suspense and intrigue is there. Part way through the book you’re pretty sure who the murderer is, but not sure who is all involved in the cover-up. The main character is fairly well-developed, but the other characters are hard to keep track of and are a little one-dimensional. The plot itself is well-developed and draws the reader easily into the story despite the lack of character substance. Readers, however, who like a more plot-driven mystery with a little suspense like Clive Cussler will enjoy reading this book.
3.5 stars. ADULT.
3.5 stars. ADULT.
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