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Ice Station Thule
A SECRET SOCIETY. A DEADLY CONSPIRACY. A RACE AGAINST TIME.
A 97-year-old man is murdered in a Scottish nursing home. What looks like a random killing turns into something far more disturbing — the victim was a high-ranking Nazi scientist, protected by the British government for decades.
The trail leads to a myth that was never supposed to be real. Ice Station Thule — a massive secret U-boat base, buried deep beneath the Antarctic ice. A ruthless killer and a shadowy organisation known as the Order of the Black Sun will stop at nothing to keep the station's secrets buried.
But the real danger isn't the Order. What the Nazis left behind in those frozen steel corridors was never meant to be found. And if it escapes the ice, humanity's fate is sealed.
If you like Indiana Jones, Clive Cussler, or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels, you'll love the Order of the Black Sun series.
Adventure awaits just one click away. Start reading NOW!
A 97-year-old man is murdered in a Scottish nursing home. What looks like a random killing turns into something far more disturbing — the victim was a high-ranking Nazi scientist, protected by the British government for decades.
The trail leads to a myth that was never supposed to be real. Ice Station Thule — a massive secret U-boat base, buried deep beneath the Antarctic ice. A ruthless killer and a shadowy organisation known as the Order of the Black Sun will stop at nothing to keep the station's secrets buried.
But the real danger isn't the Order. What the Nazis left behind in those frozen steel corridors was never meant to be found. And if it escapes the ice, humanity's fate is sealed.
If you like Indiana Jones, Clive Cussler, or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels, you'll love the Order of the Black Sun series.
Adventure awaits just one click away. Start reading NOW!
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534 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2026
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August 14, 2026
Warning! Spoilers below. I tried to keep them vague, but still get my point across.
During a blizzard in Edinburgh, Scotland, Detective Patrick Smith is the closest when an assassin kills an elderly man in a retirement home. Finding hidden evidence of a Nazi cover-up, Patrick contacts an old journalist friend, Sam Cleave. Needing more information, Sam goes to Dr. Nina Gould, an expert in German history. With the help of an unexpected benefactor, they head off on a journey to discover the truth.
Despite being an interesting story, there were many editing problems. In places, the text was very confusing. Scenes were duplicated with similar words or parts skipped over. Ex: Nina reading, Fatima looking at shelves. Whitson breaking something, then escorted away; he sits down. Fatima asks Nina to look at something; Nina goes. Then Whitson is ‘again’ escorted to a chair and sits, and Nina is back reading. And how could Sam jump up into the roof hatch with both hands while holding the box? And I wish Purdue had said why he included Whitson on the trip.
And at the station, which hatch were they trying to leave from? At first I thought it was the hidden hatch to the secret labs in the dock area because that’s where I thought they were all living. But then how were they able to get to the sub dock after the hatch up was locked? But if it was the entrance hatch, then they were a long way from the modern stuff, which wouldn’t make sense. I went back into the story and tried to figure out the logistics of where everything happened, but it says they were able to reach the hatch from the ground, even though they had to climb down quite a way for both of them. So I just gave up.
Footnote: 1) Using Google Earth, I found the coords are on the Antarctica shore nearest Argentina. Interesting since a lot of Nazis escaped to there. Also, those coords are in the middle of a frozen ice shelf, not land.
Fave scenes: the rooftops, finding the hatch in the ice, discovering the key, and Blomstein’s ideas.
During a blizzard in Edinburgh, Scotland, Detective Patrick Smith is the closest when an assassin kills an elderly man in a retirement home. Finding hidden evidence of a Nazi cover-up, Patrick contacts an old journalist friend, Sam Cleave. Needing more information, Sam goes to Dr. Nina Gould, an expert in German history. With the help of an unexpected benefactor, they head off on a journey to discover the truth.
Despite being an interesting story, there were many editing problems. In places, the text was very confusing. Scenes were duplicated with similar words or parts skipped over. Ex: Nina reading, Fatima looking at shelves. Whitson breaking something, then escorted away; he sits down. Fatima asks Nina to look at something; Nina goes. Then Whitson is ‘again’ escorted to a chair and sits, and Nina is back reading. And how could Sam jump up into the roof hatch with both hands while holding the box? And I wish Purdue had said why he included Whitson on the trip.
And at the station, which hatch were they trying to leave from? At first I thought it was the hidden hatch to the secret labs in the dock area because that’s where I thought they were all living. But then how were they able to get to the sub dock after the hatch up was locked? But if it was the entrance hatch, then they were a long way from the modern stuff, which wouldn’t make sense. I went back into the story and tried to figure out the logistics of where everything happened, but it says they were able to reach the hatch from the ground, even though they had to climb down quite a way for both of them. So I just gave up.
Footnote: 1) Using Google Earth, I found the coords are on the Antarctica shore nearest Argentina. Interesting since a lot of Nazis escaped to there. Also, those coords are in the middle of a frozen ice shelf, not land.
Fave scenes: the rooftops, finding the hatch in the ice, discovering the key, and Blomstein’s ideas.
March 20, 2026
It begins with the brutal murder of an elderly resident of a nursing home and leads an emotionally devastated former journalist to a rumored Nazi installation buried beneath the thick ice of Antarctica.
When DCI Patrick Smith reaches out to Sam Cleave for help, it brings back painful memories of Charles Whitsun and the subsequent murder of Sam’s fiancée. A search for the legendary Ice Station Thule is initiated, a mission that will endanger the lives of all who join and possibly the future of mankind. There are plenty of shocking discoveries, seemingly impossible impediments to overcome and the presence of Sam’s old enemy, who appears to be a shell of his former self; however, at times there remains a vestige of Whitsun’s malicious rage behind his eyes. The expedition members are fascinating individuals, each with their own reasons for signing on. Will Ice Station Thule be their ultimate doom or will they escape with answers regarding the purpose and fate of the supposed Nazi installation? Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled, constantly shifting narrative that grabs you and never lets go! This is my honest review of an ARC I received from the author.
When DCI Patrick Smith reaches out to Sam Cleave for help, it brings back painful memories of Charles Whitsun and the subsequent murder of Sam’s fiancée. A search for the legendary Ice Station Thule is initiated, a mission that will endanger the lives of all who join and possibly the future of mankind. There are plenty of shocking discoveries, seemingly impossible impediments to overcome and the presence of Sam’s old enemy, who appears to be a shell of his former self; however, at times there remains a vestige of Whitsun’s malicious rage behind his eyes. The expedition members are fascinating individuals, each with their own reasons for signing on. Will Ice Station Thule be their ultimate doom or will they escape with answers regarding the purpose and fate of the supposed Nazi installation? Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled, constantly shifting narrative that grabs you and never lets go! This is my honest review of an ARC I received from the author.
June 28, 2026
The worst book I have read in many years. It is poorly written, researched and edited and has to be an AI creation that the author couldn't be bothered to check. Do you believe that he has written over 500 books. No
The characters have no character. Descriptions of people and places are thin. It is full of Americanisms and yet is set in Scotland and Antarctica with no American characters or connections. Scottish whisky is referred to with the Irish spelling whiskey throughout. The attempts to create pauses and atmosphere with one word paragraphs gives it a very cheap feel. Even the choice of title rings fake as Thule is in the Arctic.
This writer, if one exists, is having a laugh. He has over 500 titles and that is not writing, that's AI. I don't believe his bio which has no detail that can be checked out, and I think his name is trying too hard to sound like another British author.
Someone is making money but don't waste yours. Get a real book
The characters have no character. Descriptions of people and places are thin. It is full of Americanisms and yet is set in Scotland and Antarctica with no American characters or connections. Scottish whisky is referred to with the Irish spelling whiskey throughout. The attempts to create pauses and atmosphere with one word paragraphs gives it a very cheap feel. Even the choice of title rings fake as Thule is in the Arctic.
This writer, if one exists, is having a laugh. He has over 500 titles and that is not writing, that's AI. I don't believe his bio which has no detail that can be checked out, and I think his name is trying too hard to sound like another British author.
Someone is making money but don't waste yours. Get a real book
Review of advance copy received from Author
The way this is written you feel like you're actually there and experiencing it and the book just flows. It's really a cool experience. The author explains everything in so much detail that you actually become familiar with it and feel like you could do it too. There's no angel in this bunch only people who make mistakes which is another reason it feels so real. What they found didn't surprise me. I kind of expected that. Just sorry that mankind hasn't learned from past mistakes.
March 20, 2026
A great Antarctic adventure with a well written storyline, great characters, and an outstanding location. Contains plenty of action, some suspense, and several twists and turns. A page turning story that was very enjoyable and one I highly recommend.
March 21, 2026
I received this book as an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
I recommend this book as a good read.
Excellent storyline and characters.
Lots of twists and turns and plenty of action.
I recommend this book as a good read.
Excellent storyline and characters.
Lots of twists and turns and plenty of action.
May 1, 2026
Thrilling conspiracy theory
I got my copy for free but this review is my own. This was a fun thriller and conspiracy theory with hints of romance. It leaves room at the end of the story for a sequel.
I got my copy for free but this review is my own. This was a fun thriller and conspiracy theory with hints of romance. It leaves room at the end of the story for a sequel.
June 9, 2026
Exciting, Unique Adventure
A unique adventure onto and into the icy landscape of Antartica. An exciting story about kept secrets, amazing secret structures and the good and terrible in men.
A unique adventure onto and into the icy landscape of Antartica. An exciting story about kept secrets, amazing secret structures and the good and terrible in men.
July 23, 2026
A slow start that soon becomes interesting
This story was slow to start but worth reading. Once you get into the nitygritty of the action and learn about the characters it was very interesting but also horrifying.I will have to read the rest of this series.Recommended
This story was slow to start but worth reading. Once you get into the nitygritty of the action and learn about the characters it was very interesting but also horrifying.I will have to read the rest of this series.Recommended
August 3, 2026
Ice Station Thule is a suspenseful, fast‑paced adventure that blends authentic WWII history with icy danger and pulpy thrills. Sam Cleave begins the story as a broken man drowning in grief, but a nursing‑home murder pulls him into a conspiracy far bigger than he expects. The trail leads to Antarctica, where the atmosphere becomes tense, dangerous, and immersive — I felt like I was right there with them. The discovery inside Ice Station Thule is both creepy and thrilling, giving the story that classic Indiana Jones‑style adventure vibe. A strong series starter with well‑done writing and great pacing.
May 4, 2026
Espionage in Antarctica
Wow,great story,guess the possibilities of such a place
happening is not beyond reason with all the ice there is.I'm sure well meet the Admiral again.
Wow,great story,guess the possibilities of such a place
happening is not beyond reason with all the ice there is.I'm sure well meet the Admiral again.
May 17, 2026
Fast-paced with a constant sense of forboding.
I don't want to spoil the novel by giving away any of its many twists and turns.
But lots of action, with some interesting characters.
I don't want to spoil the novel by giving away any of its many twists and turns.
But lots of action, with some interesting characters.
June 7, 2026
ok
Bit wordy, too much of the nonrelated information to the central theme of the story and pretty predictable, but readable.
Bit wordy, too much of the nonrelated information to the central theme of the story and pretty predictable, but readable.
July 11, 2026
Where's the beef
Made it through the book. Just barely enough to keep me interested though i confess I skimmed through the last 50 pages pretty fast.
Made it through the book. Just barely enough to keep me interested though i confess I skimmed through the last 50 pages pretty fast.
August 31, 2026
A compelling, well-crafted and plausible thriller that aptly opens the series.
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