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Polar Midnight
Cassie Ingram is the daughter of the billionaire CEO of the world's second largest oil company. She's already been targeted once by those seeking revenge against her father. Now her father is taking her from her safe-house in Michigan to the oil-fields of Deadhorse, Alaska, where the sun won't rise for months.
When Russian mercenaries capture Cassie's father, this 18-year-old must rely on her survival training to save him—and prevent an apocalyptic ecological disaster.
When Russian mercenaries capture Cassie's father, this 18-year-old must rely on her survival training to save him—and prevent an apocalyptic ecological disaster.
286 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2017
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June 27, 2017
I received a preview copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. (Thank you!)
I enjoyed the book very much. I especially liked the main character, Cassie, because she is confident and strong. It was fun to see her put those who underestimate her in their place. At the same time, she still is a teenager, and a spoiled one at that. I felt that the author did a good job of mixing in the teenage attitude once in a while. Just when I started to think that Cassie was really being portrayed as a much older woman, she would reveal an emotion or behavior that definitely showed her childish side. (I got a kick out of Fox as well, for much the same reason.)
The story is action packed, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was a little bothered by the number of deaths in the book, but that is the nature of a crime-thriller, so it is not unreasonable to expect from this type of story.
The book lends itself to a sequel, and I would certainly read it. Actually, there is potential for a prequel as well - I want to know what happened in the coffee shop in Houston!
I would recommend this book to others, and I will continue to read more by this author.
I enjoyed the book very much. I especially liked the main character, Cassie, because she is confident and strong. It was fun to see her put those who underestimate her in their place. At the same time, she still is a teenager, and a spoiled one at that. I felt that the author did a good job of mixing in the teenage attitude once in a while. Just when I started to think that Cassie was really being portrayed as a much older woman, she would reveal an emotion or behavior that definitely showed her childish side. (I got a kick out of Fox as well, for much the same reason.)
The story is action packed, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was a little bothered by the number of deaths in the book, but that is the nature of a crime-thriller, so it is not unreasonable to expect from this type of story.
The book lends itself to a sequel, and I would certainly read it. Actually, there is potential for a prequel as well - I want to know what happened in the coffee shop in Houston!
I would recommend this book to others, and I will continue to read more by this author.
June 25, 2017
Polar midnight is set in Alaska, land of the midnight sun. But in December, the sun never emerges above the horizon north of the arctic circle. It is in this shadowy realm along the Alaskan pipeline that predators skulk.
Eric has written a masterful suspense tale of eco-warriors that is breathtaking in its pace. A rollercoaster ride takes a spoiled teenaged rich girl from passively hiding from highjackers, to a highly focused warrior who carries the battle to them.. Characters evolve from inconsequential to heroic.
I loved this book! The air crackles with the subzero temperatures. The fragility and magesty of Alaskan is exposed, as is the vulnerability of its pipeline, and it's proximity to Russia. It is a riveting story how hatred, greed and ecoterrorism can be thwarted by just a few who refuse to give up. Carve out a chunk of time for yourself, for once you start, you will not want to put it down.
I received an advanced reader copy, in exchange for an honest review.
Eric has written a masterful suspense tale of eco-warriors that is breathtaking in its pace. A rollercoaster ride takes a spoiled teenaged rich girl from passively hiding from highjackers, to a highly focused warrior who carries the battle to them.. Characters evolve from inconsequential to heroic.
I loved this book! The air crackles with the subzero temperatures. The fragility and magesty of Alaskan is exposed, as is the vulnerability of its pipeline, and it's proximity to Russia. It is a riveting story how hatred, greed and ecoterrorism can be thwarted by just a few who refuse to give up. Carve out a chunk of time for yourself, for once you start, you will not want to put it down.
I received an advanced reader copy, in exchange for an honest review.
June 26, 2017
Polar Midnight is a fast-paced read with great characterization and world building. I read the majority of it in one sitting and really enjoyed it. Cassie is a fun and strong character. I loved the scenes where she was sneaking around, making plans, and dealing with bad guys. The supporting characters had their own unique voices as well, which I really appreciated. I didn't know much about life in Alaska when I started the book, but the setting brought it alive for me. Has some great funny moments and also sad ones. Overall, really nice read!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 30, 2017
Almost missed this!
Excellent characterizations, a riveting story, and possibilities... Oh yeah, I will be reading more by this author! I'm reading this and it's 104 outside, why am I looking for a jacket?
Excellent characterizations, a riveting story, and possibilities... Oh yeah, I will be reading more by this author! I'm reading this and it's 104 outside, why am I looking for a jacket?
November 7, 2017
“Polar Midnight” is a fast-paced and explosive thriller that begins when Bryce Ingram the billionaire CEO of the world’s second largest oil company, Executive Dev Salah, and Russian bodyguard Valentine (Val) are kidnapped from their Twin Otter plane after reaching Alaska. Hidden in the bathroom eighteen-year-old Cassie Ingram, trained to survive under the deadliest conditions sets out to free the men from the clutches of Russian mercenaries intent on sabotaging the oil wells and causing a monumental ecological disaster.
Set in the polar midnight of Alaska along the Trans Atlantic Pipeline with its sub-zero temperatures and proximity to Russian territory, the plot heats up when Cassie Ingram joins forces with Ecological Engineer John Goodnight to free the prisoners at Pump Station One only to discover her father isn’t among them. Undaunted the two follow their trail, aiding her father and Dev's escape only to have to leave the hostages and Val behind at the second pump station when her father shows signs of a heart problem.
Eric Kent Edstrom builds intensity and suspense in a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat as bullets fly, men and women are cruelly slaughtered, and death stalks ever closer to Cassie. A plot that radiates with avarice, hatred and the realistic threat of ecoterrorists, the action continually escalates as Cassie must confront her worst fears if she’s to prevent a catastrophe. With a snowstorm approaching and the wells waiting to explode tension ignites as the story proceeds to an exciting and volatile climax.
Bringing the plot to life are powerful, complex, and memorable characters like Cassie Ingram a spoiled rich teen who’s been taught the skills of a warrior after being targeted by a hate-group that wanted revenge against her father. She’s smart, capable, resourceful and perceptive although impulsive. Down-to earth and focused, John Goodnight a new arrival to Alaska and the pipeline is determined to protect the environment. Valentine (Val) is an ex-military, Russian national hired to protect the Ingrams. Although a skilled bodyguard, with Cassie he shows kindness and a teasing sense of humor which she’s come to love. Yet it’s the cold cruelty and ruthlessness of the wily Colonel Alexei Fedorov that adds a dark chill to the story.
Well-written and riveting from the first page to the last, I thoroughly enjoyed “Polar Midnight” and hope to see more of Cassie, Misha Karlov and even John Goodnight in future stories.
Set in the polar midnight of Alaska along the Trans Atlantic Pipeline with its sub-zero temperatures and proximity to Russian territory, the plot heats up when Cassie Ingram joins forces with Ecological Engineer John Goodnight to free the prisoners at Pump Station One only to discover her father isn’t among them. Undaunted the two follow their trail, aiding her father and Dev's escape only to have to leave the hostages and Val behind at the second pump station when her father shows signs of a heart problem.
Eric Kent Edstrom builds intensity and suspense in a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat as bullets fly, men and women are cruelly slaughtered, and death stalks ever closer to Cassie. A plot that radiates with avarice, hatred and the realistic threat of ecoterrorists, the action continually escalates as Cassie must confront her worst fears if she’s to prevent a catastrophe. With a snowstorm approaching and the wells waiting to explode tension ignites as the story proceeds to an exciting and volatile climax.
Bringing the plot to life are powerful, complex, and memorable characters like Cassie Ingram a spoiled rich teen who’s been taught the skills of a warrior after being targeted by a hate-group that wanted revenge against her father. She’s smart, capable, resourceful and perceptive although impulsive. Down-to earth and focused, John Goodnight a new arrival to Alaska and the pipeline is determined to protect the environment. Valentine (Val) is an ex-military, Russian national hired to protect the Ingrams. Although a skilled bodyguard, with Cassie he shows kindness and a teasing sense of humor which she’s come to love. Yet it’s the cold cruelty and ruthlessness of the wily Colonel Alexei Fedorov that adds a dark chill to the story.
Well-written and riveting from the first page to the last, I thoroughly enjoyed “Polar Midnight” and hope to see more of Cassie, Misha Karlov and even John Goodnight in future stories.
June 25, 2017
I wrote this, so I may not be totally objective.
September 9, 2017
In parts, both implausible and slightly fantastical, this is an entertaining and exhilarating read nonetheless.
December 26, 2018
Non-stop action
From beginning to end it is non-stop action. This is an edge of your seat, hard to put down thriller.
From beginning to end it is non-stop action. This is an edge of your seat, hard to put down thriller.
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