About the book
In this “techno-thriller of a high order” (Rapport) #1 New York Times bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child follow a crew as they attempt to transport an ancient meteor—only to unearth something much more dangerous.
The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.
Editions of The Ice Limit
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780446525879
- EBook
- ISBN 9780759525221
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In this “techno-thriller of a high order” (Rapport) #1 New York Times bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child follow a crew as they attempt to transport an ancient meteor—only to unearth something much more dangerous.
The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.
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What is The Ice Limit about?
In this “techno-thriller of a high order” (Rapport) #1 New York Times bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child follow a crew as they attempt to transport an ancient meteor—only to unearth something much more dangerous.
The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Ice Limit?
Fiction > Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Ice Limit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780446525879
How long is The Ice Limit and how many pages does it have?
The Ice Limit has 288 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Ice Limit?
Douglas Preston
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Ice Limit is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780446525879) and ebook(ISBN 9780759525221)
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