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A review by kelly_inthe419
A Blizzard of Polar Bears by Alice Henderson
4.0
A Blizzard of Polar Bears is the second installment of the Alex Carter series. Like A Solitude of Wolverines, it examines our natural environment and the need for conservation of some of our most endangered species.
This time out, Alex is studying polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. As she gathers data on the health of individual bears, things quickly start to go amiss. Her helicopter pilot quits unexpectedly, equipment goes missing, and a late-night intruder breaks into her lab and steals the samples she’s collected. Alex soon realizes that someone doesn’t want her to complete her study.
As with the first novel, I love Alex's intelligence and determination. She is passionate about her work and the preservation of endangered species. Set in the harsh arctic climate adds to the thrills and chills as Alex fights for the polar bears as well as herself and the small community against unknown assailants.
In addition to the action and adventure, I loved the messages about conservation and the author's background as a wildlife researcher is evident, keeping the message interesting without bogging down the plot. A surprise development in the series is included in this second book and is sure to impact future installments. I'm looking forward to A Ghost of Caribou, the third book in this action, adventure series.
Thank you William Morrow Books for the complimentary copy of A Blizzard of Polar Bears.
This time out, Alex is studying polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. As she gathers data on the health of individual bears, things quickly start to go amiss. Her helicopter pilot quits unexpectedly, equipment goes missing, and a late-night intruder breaks into her lab and steals the samples she’s collected. Alex soon realizes that someone doesn’t want her to complete her study.
As with the first novel, I love Alex's intelligence and determination. She is passionate about her work and the preservation of endangered species. Set in the harsh arctic climate adds to the thrills and chills as Alex fights for the polar bears as well as herself and the small community against unknown assailants.
In addition to the action and adventure, I loved the messages about conservation and the author's background as a wildlife researcher is evident, keeping the message interesting without bogging down the plot. A surprise development in the series is included in this second book and is sure to impact future installments. I'm looking forward to A Ghost of Caribou, the third book in this action, adventure series.
Thank you William Morrow Books for the complimentary copy of A Blizzard of Polar Bears.