Adventure, Mystery, Thriller The action moves from Alpine glacier, to Las Vegas, then across the Siberian Sea to the geographic North Pole by Russian Nuclear Icebreaker. State-of-the-art science, extensively researched by the author, involves a large number of the main characters. Profound ethical problems are raised. An ingenious, and virtually unique method for commission of murder, keeps the suspense mounting, page by page. Much of the background draws upon the many years of author experience dealing with exotic wildlife both in, and out, of Africa. A cold-blooded unscrupulous killer will do anything to continue an accustomed life-style. American and Russian authorities confront the murderer as the nuclear powered vessel ice-breaks a path to the pole. The scientific sub-plot will take the reader by surprise, as will the ending.
The supporting characters give this book a lot of humor. Grandma Nichols is the ultimate redneck. If you must have political correctness in your books then this book is not for you.
An animal lover, high tempered and beautiful, Lena learns a surprising secret about her mother and the man that wants to adopt her. She creates her own life and finds love. The book was a best seller and became a stage play and a movie.
This work by George Melville, the ship’s engineer, narrates the catastrophic events that followed the ship’s demise.
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This is particularly true in northern Eurasia, where lakes and rivers can connect when overland summer travel is restricted by thick forests or bogs.
Library of Congress Subject Headings: F-O
In a custom-built boat, Jeffrey Tayler traveled some 2,400 miles down the Lena River, from near Lake Baikal to high above the Arctic Circle, re-creating a journey first made by Cossack forces more than three hundred years ago.
Library of Congress Subject Headings: A-E