Mysterious, anxiety-inducing and with a touch of magic, Girl in Ice is a wonderfully unique thriller that’s literally bone chilling. Erica Ferencik has delivered a nerve-wracking thriller that will have you shivering on the edge of your seat.
High up in the Arctic on an island off the coast of Greenland, climate scientists make the amazing discovery of a young girl frozen in ice. Even more astonishing, when thawed out the young girl is alive and talking in a language no one can understand. Enter Val, a renowned linguist who’s summoned to decipher what the girl is saying. Battling severe anxiety and leaving the comfort of her sheltered life in the US, she travels to the Arctic not only as a linguist, but as the twin sister of a man who perished at this very station of an apparent suicide. Val is suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death and tries to get to the truth of what really happened. Meanwhile, Val builds a strong personal connection with the thawed-out girl and must quickly figure out her language while watching the girl get sicker and sicker, trying to understand what she needs in order to save her from death. It’s a race against the clock, and the setting sun, to solve multiple mysteries surrounding those she cares about.
There are a couple of aspects of Girl in Ice that are quite intriguing and not typical of a traditional thriller. First is the setting of the unforgiving Arctic. It’s not a common location to find in a novel, but it works brilliantly in multiple ways – harsh climate that acts as another character in the story, focuses the story on a few people who are forced into close quarters with nowhere to hide, and the coming darkness of winter provides a deadline to figure everything out before they need to leave the location. Second, Val’s struggle with anxiety is something distinctive that provides a way to connect with her. Most thriller protagonists are strong, highly capable individuals with no fear. And while Val is highly capable in her career and possesses a strength beyond what she is cognizant of, her vulnerability and fear of the world around her make her relatable and someone worth rooting for.
Girl in Ice is part mystery and part science fiction with a side helping of overcoming your fears. It’s a tale of leaving your comfort zone and finding your inner strength. A unique story for those who appreciate a journey rooted in reality but with a mystical twist.
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