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Wanted #2
Ice Princess: Wanted, Book 2
Tanya Kurkova is still wanted. This time her father has sent a new hunter after her to make sure the technology used to rebuild won't be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. This time hunter has the same technology plus years of experience and unlimited resources.
What he doesn't have is a clear memory of the last year of his life. The answers to his questions lie in the desolate wilderness of southeastern Utah. For Tanya once escape becomes impossible only one option revenge.
What he doesn't have is a clear memory of the last year of his life. The answers to his questions lie in the desolate wilderness of southeastern Utah. For Tanya once escape becomes impossible only one option revenge.
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First published September 21, 2011
About the author
Jason Halstead
109 books128 followersTalking about myself in the third person is giving me fits - time to switch this up.
My day job is that of a computer jockey and all the hands on and hands off work that entails. When I leave the office behind I jump into family life (beautiful wife and two obnoxiously cute young children), finding a new way to hurt myself while powerlifting, and writing.
As of mid 2015 I haven't hit the 100 book mark yet, but I'm getting close! There's always at least in process. I just can't seem to stop myself...
My day job is that of a computer jockey and all the hands on and hands off work that entails. When I leave the office behind I jump into family life (beautiful wife and two obnoxiously cute young children), finding a new way to hurt myself while powerlifting, and writing.
As of mid 2015 I haven't hit the 100 book mark yet, but I'm getting close! There's always at least in process. I just can't seem to stop myself...
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July 11, 2012
Note: Read and reviewed originally 8/12/11; unsure why it was never posted here, but here you go.
Tanya Kurkova is known as the Ice Princess; a sniper, and someone who is entirely inner-directed,with no emotional investment in those around her . Her companion is Jessie Banks, formerly an actress but now on the run with Tanya. They have arrived in Moab, UT, one of the places which still has some vestiges of civilization after the nuclear bombs, the sickness and economic collapse – they help with hunting and watching the incoming road for potentially dangerous visitors, such as raiders.
Sgt. Carl Weathers works for Maelstrom Security – he was shot in the head by the daughter of a billionaire client. Carl was trying to rescue her from kidnappers, but the girl had turned and shot him in the head before he could escape with her. With the help of experimental biotechnology, provided by the billionaire client, Carl was put back together and given a digital brain, which allows him to store new memories, and perform tasks that he otherwise would be unable to do. He is still trying to find the girl again.
Sarah Gibson is a bounty hunter, and also does deliveries – whatever she needs to do to get by. Her sister, Ashley (also known as Trixie) is a waitress/dancer/courtesan in Las Vegas. Sarah wants to find the “big haul” that will allow her to save her sister from this lifestyle, and also enable Sarah to retire, taking only jobs she cares about doing. She is helping deliver medical supplies to Moab, UT when she recognizes Tanya, who used to be a gymnast and of whom Sarah was a fan, and after she tells Ashley about it, Ashley contacts one of her clients, who is looking for the girl.
This is a complex story, with lots of back-story that is revealed throughout the process. The truly amazing thing is how much of a story Jason Halstead fits into a novella of this length – it was very impressive! He keeps the action tight and the plot moving quickly along – nothing is described, mentioned or talked about that doesn’t relate to the overall story. “Ice Princess” is the sort of novella that allows you to really sink your teeth into it, and enjoy it on an afternoon or a flight – sometime when you have some time on your hands, but don’t want to spend the time to read a full novel. I highly recommend this very interesting, post-apocalyptic story of the ties that a person develops between family and friends, and the creation of those ties.
Tanya Kurkova is known as the Ice Princess; a sniper, and someone who is entirely inner-directed,with no emotional investment in those around her . Her companion is Jessie Banks, formerly an actress but now on the run with Tanya. They have arrived in Moab, UT, one of the places which still has some vestiges of civilization after the nuclear bombs, the sickness and economic collapse – they help with hunting and watching the incoming road for potentially dangerous visitors, such as raiders.
Sgt. Carl Weathers works for Maelstrom Security – he was shot in the head by the daughter of a billionaire client. Carl was trying to rescue her from kidnappers, but the girl had turned and shot him in the head before he could escape with her. With the help of experimental biotechnology, provided by the billionaire client, Carl was put back together and given a digital brain, which allows him to store new memories, and perform tasks that he otherwise would be unable to do. He is still trying to find the girl again.
Sarah Gibson is a bounty hunter, and also does deliveries – whatever she needs to do to get by. Her sister, Ashley (also known as Trixie) is a waitress/dancer/courtesan in Las Vegas. Sarah wants to find the “big haul” that will allow her to save her sister from this lifestyle, and also enable Sarah to retire, taking only jobs she cares about doing. She is helping deliver medical supplies to Moab, UT when she recognizes Tanya, who used to be a gymnast and of whom Sarah was a fan, and after she tells Ashley about it, Ashley contacts one of her clients, who is looking for the girl.
This is a complex story, with lots of back-story that is revealed throughout the process. The truly amazing thing is how much of a story Jason Halstead fits into a novella of this length – it was very impressive! He keeps the action tight and the plot moving quickly along – nothing is described, mentioned or talked about that doesn’t relate to the overall story. “Ice Princess” is the sort of novella that allows you to really sink your teeth into it, and enjoy it on an afternoon or a flight – sometime when you have some time on your hands, but don’t want to spend the time to read a full novel. I highly recommend this very interesting, post-apocalyptic story of the ties that a person develops between family and friends, and the creation of those ties.
September 9, 2017
Disappointing
Sorry to say this but the book takes more like a soft porn magazine than a quality story. Too bad as I enjoyed the first book in the series. I won't be reading the rest.
Sorry to say this but the book takes more like a soft porn magazine than a quality story. Too bad as I enjoyed the first book in the series. I won't be reading the rest.
January 22, 2016
This was a good conclusion to the first wanted storyline but after reading Wanted, this was just way too short. I hope we hear more from the people in this series and that this is not the end of their story. Carl and Tanya should have their own series in my opinion. Anyway, the only complaint I have with this book is that it was so much shorter than Wanted.
November 30, 2012
Very disappointing. I won't be reading anything more by this author as the sexual tone of the language used when writing about young people in this book and its prequel made me feel uncomfortable. It seemed both unwarranted and jarringly at odds with attitudes supposedly held by the main protagonist.
April 25, 2015
I was a bit confused at the beginning despite having read book one, but I'm glad I roughed it out. The writing is reminiscent of 1950s dime store novels in that it's a simple but entertaining story but written for modern readers. The main character makes the novel...he's rude, abrupt, and is easy to dislike, but you gotta love his style.
April 19, 2016
Redemption
Great sequel to the original WANTED book. The plot is constantly changing. You will not be able to put the book down.
Great sequel to the original WANTED book. The plot is constantly changing. You will not be able to put the book down.
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