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A review by jacqueshol
Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child
4.0
Another rather enjoyable book by Lincoln Child. I particularly like the pace that he writes at. Yes, sure Matthew Reilly's and Andy McDermott's books are much more "pacey" and dramatic, but not nearly as realistic. Therefore, even though the plots of Mr Child's books are outlandish, they still feel rather plausible.
This book reminded me of an episode of The New Avengers that I saw as a young kid in the 70's where huge sewerage rats terrified people. Only here it was a prehistoric saber tooth tiger. The scary moments were truly tense.
The ending was perhaps a tad "meh", but I've felt the same about some of the author's other books too. He obviously doesn't go in for the really big Hollywood finale. On the one hand, I like it, but also feel let down at the same time. I suppose I can't fault the author for my indecision.
So, would I recommend it? Sure, if you like a bit of a thriller, mixed with some dubious science and a dose of fear and gore, this book may just be right up your alley.
Keep turning the pages.
This book reminded me of an episode of The New Avengers that I saw as a young kid in the 70's where huge sewerage rats terrified people. Only here it was a prehistoric saber tooth tiger. The scary moments were truly tense.
The ending was perhaps a tad "meh", but I've felt the same about some of the author's other books too. He obviously doesn't go in for the really big Hollywood finale. On the one hand, I like it, but also feel let down at the same time. I suppose I can't fault the author for my indecision.
So, would I recommend it? Sure, if you like a bit of a thriller, mixed with some dubious science and a dose of fear and gore, this book may just be right up your alley.
Keep turning the pages.