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The sequel to the Amazon Bestselling Debut that sold more than 300,000 copies!
The Americans and Russians are racing toward nuclear confrontation over a mind-blowing find under the ice in Antarctica. The American Executive Branch is in meltdown over the President’s order to detonate a highly classified Iso-Hafnium nuclear device in Antarctica, killing a platoon of Navy SEALs and the same number of Russian Special Operation, Spetnaz.
Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson, having escaped the President’s plan to eliminate them have the upper hand, thanks to a nuclear device hidden in the New Mexico desert. This leverage will only last so long, and the key to unlocking the mystery lies with twenty-eight Native American, cliff dwellers, who survived more than eight-hundred years, under the ICE in stasis.
While Leah tries to untangle the mysteries of the ‘Ancients’, Jack Hobson is trying to protect Leah, and the Ancients, while finding himself drawn into another mystery; is there more of these high technology caches? If so, how will they secure them before other interested parties, including the Russians locate them?
The key to the mystery, as Leah learns, is one of the Ancients. A Lakota Shaman, named Appanoose. He has no interest in cooperating with Leah; just as she learns stunning new facts about the Ancients and what happened to them more than eight-hundred years ago.
Leah and Jack find themselves the targets of not only the US government, but foreign powers and even the Ancients themselves, in the thrilling follow-up to the bestselling debut: ICE!
The Americans and Russians are racing toward nuclear confrontation over a mind-blowing find under the ice in Antarctica. The American Executive Branch is in meltdown over the President’s order to detonate a highly classified Iso-Hafnium nuclear device in Antarctica, killing a platoon of Navy SEALs and the same number of Russian Special Operation, Spetnaz.
Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson, having escaped the President’s plan to eliminate them have the upper hand, thanks to a nuclear device hidden in the New Mexico desert. This leverage will only last so long, and the key to unlocking the mystery lies with twenty-eight Native American, cliff dwellers, who survived more than eight-hundred years, under the ICE in stasis.
While Leah tries to untangle the mysteries of the ‘Ancients’, Jack Hobson is trying to protect Leah, and the Ancients, while finding himself drawn into another mystery; is there more of these high technology caches? If so, how will they secure them before other interested parties, including the Russians locate them?
The key to the mystery, as Leah learns, is one of the Ancients. A Lakota Shaman, named Appanoose. He has no interest in cooperating with Leah; just as she learns stunning new facts about the Ancients and what happened to them more than eight-hundred years ago.
Leah and Jack find themselves the targets of not only the US government, but foreign powers and even the Ancients themselves, in the thrilling follow-up to the bestselling debut: ICE!
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January 18, 2022
Clear as Permafrost
Dr. Laura Andrews and Jack Hobson are back in the next gripping series of ICE GENESIS. Al Paulson has worked his way into President Wheeler's government and all of them are dealing with the catastrophe in the Antarctic.
Leah is with her assistant, Garrett Moon, and the twenty-seven Ancients that she "rescued". They are under heavy supervision by the government. If not for the secret weapon she and Jack brought back, they might as well be dead.
Jack goes into Turkey to investigate another potential extraterrestrial site. Assisted by 3 Turkish warlords and a lot of cash, he arrives to find that the United States government has been there before him.
Leah, Jack and Al are all beginning to smell a giant rat and their plans begin to fall apart. Flying, driving and running across the country, they squeak through hair-raising adventures.
Although they appear to be headed in the right direction by the end of the book, so many risks are still facing them. Even though it's the middle of the night, I'm downloading the final book now! I can't wait to see what happens.
Dr. Laura Andrews and Jack Hobson are back in the next gripping series of ICE GENESIS. Al Paulson has worked his way into President Wheeler's government and all of them are dealing with the catastrophe in the Antarctic.
Leah is with her assistant, Garrett Moon, and the twenty-seven Ancients that she "rescued". They are under heavy supervision by the government. If not for the secret weapon she and Jack brought back, they might as well be dead.
Jack goes into Turkey to investigate another potential extraterrestrial site. Assisted by 3 Turkish warlords and a lot of cash, he arrives to find that the United States government has been there before him.
Leah, Jack and Al are all beginning to smell a giant rat and their plans begin to fall apart. Flying, driving and running across the country, they squeak through hair-raising adventures.
Although they appear to be headed in the right direction by the end of the book, so many risks are still facing them. Even though it's the middle of the night, I'm downloading the final book now! I can't wait to see what happens.
May 15, 2019
A KT. SYFY. Novel (IG. - 2 - IT.)
KT. has. penned. The second novel in the ICE. Trilogy. The scene moved to Antarctica where members of the Lakota Soyuz tribe have been found in stasis. This discovery has the President in a panic and our two scientists have no idea what is behind his psychotic behavior. The nuclear strike he wants made would destroy the find of modern times. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
KT. has. penned. The second novel in the ICE. Trilogy. The scene moved to Antarctica where members of the Lakota Soyuz tribe have been found in stasis. This discovery has the President in a panic and our two scientists have no idea what is behind his psychotic behavior. The nuclear strike he wants made would destroy the find of modern times. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 12, 2025
good book
Great story, normally I fly thru a book series, this one slows me down a little take pause and think of the twists.
Great story, normally I fly thru a book series, this one slows me down a little take pause and think of the twists.
March 18, 2019
ICE GENESIS: Book 2 in the ICE Trilogy by Kevin Tinto
After finding an 800-year-old cryo-genetically preserved group of Native Americans, Dr. Leah Andrews is now tasked with studying them and protecting them from the government. As she observes that they have super-human qualities, not even the nuclear bomb that her husband, Jack Hobson; nor the threat of nuclear war with Russia can keep the "Ancients" safe. Leah has to develop a plan to take them back to Antartica.
This the second book in a trilogy. Unfortunately, the book does NOT stand alone and does nothing more than set the third book. This said, I enjoyed the book. Lots of good research and a thrilling plot kept me interested. The book is narrated from the third point of view, and even though it has improved from the first book, it's still not up to par. The chapters are short and often chopped. Sometimes they are nothing more than a continuation of the plot, without even having a change in the point of view. There are too many secondary characters that detract from the primary ones.
Probably will read the third installment.
After finding an 800-year-old cryo-genetically preserved group of Native Americans, Dr. Leah Andrews is now tasked with studying them and protecting them from the government. As she observes that they have super-human qualities, not even the nuclear bomb that her husband, Jack Hobson; nor the threat of nuclear war with Russia can keep the "Ancients" safe. Leah has to develop a plan to take them back to Antartica.
This the second book in a trilogy. Unfortunately, the book does NOT stand alone and does nothing more than set the third book. This said, I enjoyed the book. Lots of good research and a thrilling plot kept me interested. The book is narrated from the third point of view, and even though it has improved from the first book, it's still not up to par. The chapters are short and often chopped. Sometimes they are nothing more than a continuation of the plot, without even having a change in the point of view. There are too many secondary characters that detract from the primary ones.
Probably will read the third installment.
June 19, 2023
Fair warning: don’t even think about reading this book unless you’ve already gotten through Ice, the first book in Kevin Tinto’s trilogy. The story is rewarding—thrilling from beginning to end—but it’s complicated. Oh, so complicated. Mix Native Americans from the Middle Ages, mysterious aliens, world-class mountaineers, brilliant archeologists, Russian special forces, and an American president gone off the rails, with much of the action unfolding in Antarctica . . . and, yes, you’ve got to admit, it’s complicated. Now they’re all back in Ice Genesis. It’s another action-packed thriller from the get-go. If anything, the stakes have risen, with Russia and the United States on the verge of exchanging nuclear missiles. You’ll see.
In both books, the central characters are Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson. Leah is a top-flight archaeologist who specializes in the Native peoples of the American Southwest. She’s driven by a lifelong obsession to learn the secret of the Anasazi, the mysterious (if not mythical) people who lived in cave dwellings in the desert of New Mexico until 800 years ago and then suddenly disappeared. And, in fact, she did find out what happened to them in Ice.
But she couldn’t have done it without Jack, her husband (or ex-husband; it’s not entirely clear). Jack is one of the world’s leading mountain-climbing guides. Without him, tough as she is, Leah couldn’t have survived all that action in Antarctica. After all, some of it was under fire. Not just from the Russians, but from Americans, too.
SO, HERE’S THE STORY (MORE OR LESS)
What Leah found in an Anasazi cave in southwest New Mexico led her and her team to Antarctica. (Don’t ask why. Read Ice.) She only got to the southernmost continent with Jack’s help. One of his clients, a billionaire, flew them all down in a private jet along with a pilot and a team of mechanics to rescue a vintage B-29 bomber that had crashed on the ice. (You see what I’m saying? Complicated. Just take my word for it.) And far in the interior of Antarctica, they found buried deep underground a huge alien bunker containing . . . get this: twenty-seven 800-year-old Native Americans in suspended animation. Some of them were, of course, Anasazi! And Leah manages to wake them up, good as new.
Are you with me so far? We’re nowhere close to the end. Remember, I called this an action-packed thriller.
Now, before Leah and the other folks can get back to warmer climes word reaches the White House and the Kremlin that Leah has made an earth-shaking discovery in Antarctica. The leaders of both countries are determined to get their hands on the alien technology. And they seem prepared to go to war over it. But the President—remember: he’s nuts—sends Special Forces down with three nuclear devices to blow up the site so the Russians can’t get into it. Well, it only half-works. They blow up the site, but Jack and Leah manage to steal one of the bombs, and they take it back to New Mexico as insurance along with the twenty-seven Natives. They have to do this because the President wants to snatch the Natives and subject them to all manner of intrusive experiments.
And all that happens before Ice Genesis even starts!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
On his author website, Kevin Tinto writes that he is “based in Tiburon and Lake Tahoe, California. He has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, Reno Gazette Journal, Bike Transamerica, Scuba Diver Magazine and more. He is an avid Mountaineer, Skier, Scuba and Free Diver, Private Pilot and Adventurer. [Kevin] is a Level II Certified Ski Instructor and you can often find him teaching at Northstar, California, when not testing the Palisades at Squaw Valley.”
In both books, the central characters are Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson. Leah is a top-flight archaeologist who specializes in the Native peoples of the American Southwest. She’s driven by a lifelong obsession to learn the secret of the Anasazi, the mysterious (if not mythical) people who lived in cave dwellings in the desert of New Mexico until 800 years ago and then suddenly disappeared. And, in fact, she did find out what happened to them in Ice.
But she couldn’t have done it without Jack, her husband (or ex-husband; it’s not entirely clear). Jack is one of the world’s leading mountain-climbing guides. Without him, tough as she is, Leah couldn’t have survived all that action in Antarctica. After all, some of it was under fire. Not just from the Russians, but from Americans, too.
SO, HERE’S THE STORY (MORE OR LESS)
What Leah found in an Anasazi cave in southwest New Mexico led her and her team to Antarctica. (Don’t ask why. Read Ice.) She only got to the southernmost continent with Jack’s help. One of his clients, a billionaire, flew them all down in a private jet along with a pilot and a team of mechanics to rescue a vintage B-29 bomber that had crashed on the ice. (You see what I’m saying? Complicated. Just take my word for it.) And far in the interior of Antarctica, they found buried deep underground a huge alien bunker containing . . . get this: twenty-seven 800-year-old Native Americans in suspended animation. Some of them were, of course, Anasazi! And Leah manages to wake them up, good as new.
Are you with me so far? We’re nowhere close to the end. Remember, I called this an action-packed thriller.
Now, before Leah and the other folks can get back to warmer climes word reaches the White House and the Kremlin that Leah has made an earth-shaking discovery in Antarctica. The leaders of both countries are determined to get their hands on the alien technology. And they seem prepared to go to war over it. But the President—remember: he’s nuts—sends Special Forces down with three nuclear devices to blow up the site so the Russians can’t get into it. Well, it only half-works. They blow up the site, but Jack and Leah manage to steal one of the bombs, and they take it back to New Mexico as insurance along with the twenty-seven Natives. They have to do this because the President wants to snatch the Natives and subject them to all manner of intrusive experiments.
And all that happens before Ice Genesis even starts!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
On his author website, Kevin Tinto writes that he is “based in Tiburon and Lake Tahoe, California. He has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, Reno Gazette Journal, Bike Transamerica, Scuba Diver Magazine and more. He is an avid Mountaineer, Skier, Scuba and Free Diver, Private Pilot and Adventurer. [Kevin] is a Level II Certified Ski Instructor and you can often find him teaching at Northstar, California, when not testing the Palisades at Squaw Valley.”
May 25, 2018
The US of A and Russia are on the brink of nuclear war; the president is on the verge of a nervous breakdown; and our heroes, archaeologist Leah Andrews, professional mountain climber Jack Hobson, and billionaire Al Paulson are fighting for their lives. All of this because of– ALIENS. No, not illegal aliens, but more like the intergalactic type. Well, not really actual aliens, but the possibility of aliens.
For those of you that have not read the first book in the series, Ice, stop right now and go read it, as Ice Genesis probably won’t make sense unless you do. If you are going to be stubborn and read Ice Genesis without reading Ice, then here is what has happened so far… In Ice, archaeologist Leah Andrews has found an unusual stone at an archaeology site in New Mexico. The stone is known only to exist at a specific location in Antarctica. Being the obsessive scholar that she is, she must go to Antarctica to determine what the connection between this stone and the ancient Native Americans that harbored this site. Getting to Antarctica wouldn’t be easy, so she enlists the help of her ex-husband, professional mountain climber Jack Hobson to help her out. Knowing that this expedition would be expensive and the political logistics complicated, Hobson cashes in on a debt owed to him by billionaire Al Paulson. What this group would find in Antarctica would be a game changer. They find what appears to be a highly advanced facility most likely constructed by some advanced alien race. Within the facilities they find a group of Native Americans from different tribes alive and held in status.
In Ice Genesis, the Native Americans have been taken back to the archaeology site in New Mexico and Andrews begins studying them to find out what happened to them when they were abducted. What she finds out will change her forever. Finding evidence of an alien race on planet earth seems to cause an uproar within the White House and its occupants feel that this little piece of evidence should be kept a secret, which means Andrews, Hobson, and Paulson are in their crosshairs.
Plenty of action, adventure, and good ‘ole weapons of mass destruction, Ice Genesis proves to be a thrilling read. I complained in my previous review of Ice that I didn’t care much for the characters Leah Andrews and Al Paulson, well, I have developed a change of heart. Leah Andrews has turned out to be one kick-ass heroine and Paulson has proven to me that he doesn’t always need something in return to do a good deed.
The third book in the series, Ice Revelation, is expected to be released sometime this fall.
If you are interested in learning more about the Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson Series check it out on my blog A-Thrill-A-Week
For those of you that have not read the first book in the series, Ice, stop right now and go read it, as Ice Genesis probably won’t make sense unless you do. If you are going to be stubborn and read Ice Genesis without reading Ice, then here is what has happened so far… In Ice, archaeologist Leah Andrews has found an unusual stone at an archaeology site in New Mexico. The stone is known only to exist at a specific location in Antarctica. Being the obsessive scholar that she is, she must go to Antarctica to determine what the connection between this stone and the ancient Native Americans that harbored this site. Getting to Antarctica wouldn’t be easy, so she enlists the help of her ex-husband, professional mountain climber Jack Hobson to help her out. Knowing that this expedition would be expensive and the political logistics complicated, Hobson cashes in on a debt owed to him by billionaire Al Paulson. What this group would find in Antarctica would be a game changer. They find what appears to be a highly advanced facility most likely constructed by some advanced alien race. Within the facilities they find a group of Native Americans from different tribes alive and held in status.
In Ice Genesis, the Native Americans have been taken back to the archaeology site in New Mexico and Andrews begins studying them to find out what happened to them when they were abducted. What she finds out will change her forever. Finding evidence of an alien race on planet earth seems to cause an uproar within the White House and its occupants feel that this little piece of evidence should be kept a secret, which means Andrews, Hobson, and Paulson are in their crosshairs.
Plenty of action, adventure, and good ‘ole weapons of mass destruction, Ice Genesis proves to be a thrilling read. I complained in my previous review of Ice that I didn’t care much for the characters Leah Andrews and Al Paulson, well, I have developed a change of heart. Leah Andrews has turned out to be one kick-ass heroine and Paulson has proven to me that he doesn’t always need something in return to do a good deed.
The third book in the series, Ice Revelation, is expected to be released sometime this fall.
If you are interested in learning more about the Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson Series check it out on my blog A-Thrill-A-Week
July 19, 2020
Good style, well developed characters (see the first book "Ice"), and plot is well thought out.
I congratulate the author on self-publishing an entertaining novel that is constructed coherently. Definitely worth the few hours it requires to read its entirety... unplug (no Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc.) & unwind while you journey into his make believe world, which is pretty well built BTW.
*** You gotta read the first book to truly get the character depths & understand the plot
Complaint is the absolute ridiculous nature of some events, especially the behavior of a few characters in particular president Wheeler and his right hand man. As well, the stupidity of the kid Marko to agree to that crazy idea with the nuclear device...just how long is he supposed to live in a cave awaiting a resolution??? All while babysitting a freaking nuclear warhead...
I've digressed. Point is Kevin deserves credit for a thoroughly enjoyable read. Just understand this world he's built literally does not exist and neither could some of the characters. I wish there was more background for some lesser characters, perhaps then it would make sense why the President of the USA acts like a petulant child one minute, next a brilliant tactician and heartless politician, and then a cold-blooded murderer the next time he's mentioned, and in the end only to put a bullet through his own head in fear of....?
I congratulate the author on self-publishing an entertaining novel that is constructed coherently. Definitely worth the few hours it requires to read its entirety... unplug (no Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc.) & unwind while you journey into his make believe world, which is pretty well built BTW.
*** You gotta read the first book to truly get the character depths & understand the plot
Complaint is the absolute ridiculous nature of some events, especially the behavior of a few characters in particular president Wheeler and his right hand man. As well, the stupidity of the kid Marko to agree to that crazy idea with the nuclear device...just how long is he supposed to live in a cave awaiting a resolution??? All while babysitting a freaking nuclear warhead...
I've digressed. Point is Kevin deserves credit for a thoroughly enjoyable read. Just understand this world he's built literally does not exist and neither could some of the characters. I wish there was more background for some lesser characters, perhaps then it would make sense why the President of the USA acts like a petulant child one minute, next a brilliant tactician and heartless politician, and then a cold-blooded murderer the next time he's mentioned, and in the end only to put a bullet through his own head in fear of....?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2025
I enjoyed ICE quite a bit. It was a unique premise, well written, and had a great cliff hanger ending that left me really wanting to know what was happening next. The SciFi element is what really had me excited to read Ice Genesis.
I believe Ice Genesis falls due to the fact that it is mostly tasked with setting up the finale of the trilogy. In other words, I really feel this could have been wrapped up as a duology instead, but the decision was made early to make it a trilogy. It's also hurt by the fact that while I was interested in where the SciFi elements of the story went, VERY little of this book is involved with that story line. Instead we are following other characters who I just did not find as interesting. The Epilogue was especially poor, and did nothing to excite me to seek out book 3.
Will I read book 3? Not sure yet. I do think that Kevin Tinto is doing some good things here...but perhaps not enough for me to continue.
I believe Ice Genesis falls due to the fact that it is mostly tasked with setting up the finale of the trilogy. In other words, I really feel this could have been wrapped up as a duology instead, but the decision was made early to make it a trilogy. It's also hurt by the fact that while I was interested in where the SciFi elements of the story went, VERY little of this book is involved with that story line. Instead we are following other characters who I just did not find as interesting. The Epilogue was especially poor, and did nothing to excite me to seek out book 3.
Will I read book 3? Not sure yet. I do think that Kevin Tinto is doing some good things here...but perhaps not enough for me to continue.
May 24, 2021
An excellent second installment! This book was a fantastic bridge to what will be the third and last installment. Almost all of our unanswered questions are finally tapped into in Genesis. We learn so much more about the “Ancients” and where they came from. We also get a deeper look into just how corrupt the government is. President Wheeler really lets us down in this one. The only real complaint I have here is there wasn’t enough Al Paulson in this book, he’s my favorite character so far. But, I have an excellent feeling he will be making a larger than life presence in the last book! I’m definitely gonna buy the next book once I finish writing this review! I’m really digging the sci-fi elements that were brought into the second book. Run don’t walk; the Ice trilogy is really delivering so far🔥
June 14, 2022
ok but fact checking would have helped.
Pueblo is a community not a specific tribe The Puebloans or Pueblo peoples, are Native Americans in the Southwestern United States who share common agricultural, material, and religious practices. Currently 100 pueblos are actively inhabited, among which Taos, San Ildefonso, Acoma, Zuni, and Hopi are the best-known. Pueblo people speak languages from four different language families, and each Pueblo is further divided culturally by kinship systems and agricultural practices, although all cultivate varieties of maize. In the Southwestern United States, Pueblo (capitalized) refers to the Native tribes of Puebloans having fixed-location communities with permanent buildings which also are called pueblos (lowercased).
Propofal would need continuous dosing for a person to remain sedated
Google or the public library are your friend.
Pueblo is a community not a specific tribe The Puebloans or Pueblo peoples, are Native Americans in the Southwestern United States who share common agricultural, material, and religious practices. Currently 100 pueblos are actively inhabited, among which Taos, San Ildefonso, Acoma, Zuni, and Hopi are the best-known. Pueblo people speak languages from four different language families, and each Pueblo is further divided culturally by kinship systems and agricultural practices, although all cultivate varieties of maize. In the Southwestern United States, Pueblo (capitalized) refers to the Native tribes of Puebloans having fixed-location communities with permanent buildings which also are called pueblos (lowercased).
Propofal would need continuous dosing for a person to remain sedated
Google or the public library are your friend.
February 25, 2019
I've sworn not to get into another series … so much for my intentions! Didn't expect to enjoy this (and the 1st book, "Ice") as much as I did. I occasionally read thrillers of this genre, but don't usually stray from my "known" authors. I think "Ice" was on an Amazon list … no matter. The point is I have literally raced through the first two books and am disappointed the third isn't out yet. It's a far-fetched, over-the-top plot, but somehow manages to pull it off and not seem silly. On the contrary, the action is fast, the characters truly interesting, and I'm waiting with great anticipation for the third of the series. The editing is terrible, with too many misspellings and incorrect words used to count, but I could overlook most of that because of the fascinating story-telling.
November 25, 2022
Story two of three
Leah got the Ancients out of Antarctica to some where in the US. She was watching over them and seeing to their needs. Her and Garrett noticed that the Ancients were becoming stronger and faster as days passed. Apanoosa, their chief talked Leah into going into the sweat lodge. While there she had a dream, she knew what must be done to save the ancients. Meanwhile the President was starting to come apart, offering the killing of people and her husband Jack was in Turkey, looking for Jacob's Well, where believed there may be other ancients. That's all I'm going to say about this book. It's a good story that leaves a lot of unanswered endings, which I'm sure will be resolved in Volume 3. Can't wait to see what happens to everyone.
Leah got the Ancients out of Antarctica to some where in the US. She was watching over them and seeing to their needs. Her and Garrett noticed that the Ancients were becoming stronger and faster as days passed. Apanoosa, their chief talked Leah into going into the sweat lodge. While there she had a dream, she knew what must be done to save the ancients. Meanwhile the President was starting to come apart, offering the killing of people and her husband Jack was in Turkey, looking for Jacob's Well, where believed there may be other ancients. That's all I'm going to say about this book. It's a good story that leaves a lot of unanswered endings, which I'm sure will be resolved in Volume 3. Can't wait to see what happens to everyone.
May 31, 2018
Good read
Just finished the second book and was a little disappointed that the final book is not ready. Just hope my memory doesn’t fade when it’s release.
There was amazing amount of research, which was a big plus lending much credibility, especially with the Ancient’s lifestyles. Also, every time a piece of equipment was mentioned I would stop reading and Google it to see what it looked like.
A minor nitpick - although few in number, some grammatical errors have crept in. Nowhere near enough to take away from the story.
Highly recommend. Looking forward to Revelation.
Just finished the second book and was a little disappointed that the final book is not ready. Just hope my memory doesn’t fade when it’s release.
There was amazing amount of research, which was a big plus lending much credibility, especially with the Ancient’s lifestyles. Also, every time a piece of equipment was mentioned I would stop reading and Google it to see what it looked like.
A minor nitpick - although few in number, some grammatical errors have crept in. Nowhere near enough to take away from the story.
Highly recommend. Looking forward to Revelation.
February 14, 2019
EXCITING ADVENTURE WITH MORE THAN A FEW TWISTS......
This is book 2 of 3. While there were plenty of excitement, intrigue and double crosses in book 1 the excitement and adventure only increases as things really heat up in book 2. The main characters have dimension, the emotions & settings realistic and the twist and turns makes the reader react as if they too were along for the ride. A real page turning ‘ I can’t put this book down’ kind of story. I can’t wait to read book 3. It’s bound to be just as fantastic as the previous 2 books. Gotta go ! The 3rd book is calling me....... later.
This is book 2 of 3. While there were plenty of excitement, intrigue and double crosses in book 1 the excitement and adventure only increases as things really heat up in book 2. The main characters have dimension, the emotions & settings realistic and the twist and turns makes the reader react as if they too were along for the ride. A real page turning ‘ I can’t put this book down’ kind of story. I can’t wait to read book 3. It’s bound to be just as fantastic as the previous 2 books. Gotta go ! The 3rd book is calling me....... later.
January 23, 2021
Good second novel in the set.
I enjoyed this one a lot. There's lots of political intrigue as everyone is shuffling their chess pieces around. The president is downright evil. I also liked the back and forth interaction between the SEALS and the Russians, but I didn't quite understand the last move the SEALS made dumping the snowmobiles. I think the only other criticism I have is Appanoose. He seems to come out if nowhere and takes over. His character seems an odd plot device. Otherwise it was a really enjoyable and suspenseful book. It's a shame some good characters were lost. I'm looking forward to reading the last part.
I enjoyed this one a lot. There's lots of political intrigue as everyone is shuffling their chess pieces around. The president is downright evil. I also liked the back and forth interaction between the SEALS and the Russians, but I didn't quite understand the last move the SEALS made dumping the snowmobiles. I think the only other criticism I have is Appanoose. He seems to come out if nowhere and takes over. His character seems an odd plot device. Otherwise it was a really enjoyable and suspenseful book. It's a shame some good characters were lost. I'm looking forward to reading the last part.
April 6, 2018
Part 2 was worth the wait, now I have to wait for part 3!!!
I normally avoid multipart books, but this is one I've enjoyed. First, the stories are well crafted, with people that seem real dealing with crazy situations. It ready to fall into the books and just keep reading, anxious to get to the end, but wishing it kept going.
The stories are well thought through, are relatable, no weird civilizations to get etc bogged down in. Just good reading, perfect for another snowy day.
I normally avoid multipart books, but this is one I've enjoyed. First, the stories are well crafted, with people that seem real dealing with crazy situations. It ready to fall into the books and just keep reading, anxious to get to the end, but wishing it kept going.
The stories are well thought through, are relatable, no weird civilizations to get etc bogged down in. Just good reading, perfect for another snowy day.
June 30, 2018
Good story. Horrible proofing ... virtually NO proofing. Literally hundreds of incorrect words used in the text. Obviously just used "spell check"to proof the text. Words correctly spelled, but the wrong words. Can't believe the author would diminish the quality and professionalism of his work by allowing this to happen.
The errors totally distracted from the reading experience. Hope this gets fixed in the future especially if the author is serious about producing a quality product for his readers.
The errors totally distracted from the reading experience. Hope this gets fixed in the future especially if the author is serious about producing a quality product for his readers.
March 30, 2019
This book is part two of a trilogy. Leah and Jack are back in the USA with what's left of their team and the passengers they picked up in Antarctica. International tensions are still high and war possible. The Russians have sent another team to Antarctica where they discover that there is someone still alive but heading south. Jack has to make a risky trip to Turkey to chase down a lead, while back in the USA the lives of Leah, her team, and the Ancients are in danger – and a return trip to the ice becomes a necessity.
August 10, 2019
After reading ICE (part one of the trilogy), I couldn't wait to get my hands on ICE Genesis and continue the adventure. This second book is just as thrilling as the first, which pleased me. The plot thickens with twists and turns that kept me turning pages. Kevin's writing is easy reading and he did an excellent job in not only fleshing out more characters in this book, but adding depth to the ones he'd introduced in the first. If you want to get swept away into an exciting several 'me' hours away from your own reality, I highly recommend you read the ICE trilogy.....You won't regret it!
February 6, 2021
Excellent story for downtime escapism
I thoroughly enjoyed this - enough that I've now stayed up too late in order to finish it, and haven't the energy to write a proper review.
Then again, maybe that's exactly the right way to explain this one. It's not especially deep, though it has some fodder for people who like to analyze themes and search for meaning, and it contains at least a couple good quotes I saved. But it *is* a fine ride of an adventure story, and I'm off to download the sequel before I quite fall asleep now.
I thoroughly enjoyed this - enough that I've now stayed up too late in order to finish it, and haven't the energy to write a proper review.
Then again, maybe that's exactly the right way to explain this one. It's not especially deep, though it has some fodder for people who like to analyze themes and search for meaning, and it contains at least a couple good quotes I saved. But it *is* a fine ride of an adventure story, and I'm off to download the sequel before I quite fall asleep now.
April 12, 2018
I've Genesis
To enjoy this book, you need to read book one of the trilogy. I enjoyed both of these books and look forward to book three. The characters are interesting, I enjoyed Leah's methods of obtaining information. There are several story lines going on in this book but each is interesting. As I stated in my review of book one, there are some severe grammatical errors which is a pet peeve of mine.
To enjoy this book, you need to read book one of the trilogy. I enjoyed both of these books and look forward to book three. The characters are interesting, I enjoyed Leah's methods of obtaining information. There are several story lines going on in this book but each is interesting. As I stated in my review of book one, there are some severe grammatical errors which is a pet peeve of mine.
April 15, 2018
Totally enjoyed the book!
I have waited for almost a year for this book and am eagerly awaiting the final book in the trilogy in the fall.
It is very good at bringing you into the struggles of the characters. You can almost feel the emotional and physical exhaustion of the characters. It is a great thriller, action adventure and sci-fi book that makes you think... what if...
I have waited for almost a year for this book and am eagerly awaiting the final book in the trilogy in the fall.
It is very good at bringing you into the struggles of the characters. You can almost feel the emotional and physical exhaustion of the characters. It is a great thriller, action adventure and sci-fi book that makes you think... what if...
June 11, 2018
Great continuation of the first Ice Book
Loved how it picked right off from the first book . Hoping the third has some more information in the aliens and maybe where the ancients will end up next . Kinda bummed about the president committing suicide, would have loved for him to be held accountable for what he’s done . Fingers crossed the seals meet up with Leah and the ancients and get rescued. Fall can’t get her fast enough. Absolutely loved this :)
Loved how it picked right off from the first book . Hoping the third has some more information in the aliens and maybe where the ancients will end up next . Kinda bummed about the president committing suicide, would have loved for him to be held accountable for what he’s done . Fingers crossed the seals meet up with Leah and the ancients and get rescued. Fall can’t get her fast enough. Absolutely loved this :)
March 16, 2019
Second book down and I can't wait for the third!
This is definitely a well planned grip-the-edge-of-your-seat series!! Usually I expect the second book in a triad to be just a binder between the first and third books. You know. Not really necessary but it sort of fills in some blanks in the plot.
Not this book. The new plot twists were keeping me reading long after my bedtime. As a matter of fact, it's 4:30AM right now and I still want more!
This is definitely a well planned grip-the-edge-of-your-seat series!! Usually I expect the second book in a triad to be just a binder between the first and third books. You know. Not really necessary but it sort of fills in some blanks in the plot.
Not this book. The new plot twists were keeping me reading long after my bedtime. As a matter of fact, it's 4:30AM right now and I still want more!
May 12, 2019
In this sequel to ICE, the Americans and the Russians race to uncover nuclear a device in the Antarctica. Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson have leverage, but that will only last so long. Leah tries to untangle why the location is connected to the American Indian ancients. The keys to the mystery is a Lakota Shaman, named Appanoose. Stunning new facts are revealed about the Ancients and what happened to them more than eight-hundred years ago.
June 29, 2021
Buckle your seatbelt and hold on tight!
I love reading books filled with action, intrigue, suspense, thrills and imagination! The characters are amazing! Whether they are good guys or bad guys, their personalities have depth and definition that supports and enhances their spot in the plot. It is a sequel that supports and builds on the first book, "Ice".
Starting "Ice Revelation", the final book in the series, TONIGHT!!!
I love reading books filled with action, intrigue, suspense, thrills and imagination! The characters are amazing! Whether they are good guys or bad guys, their personalities have depth and definition that supports and enhances their spot in the plot. It is a sequel that supports and builds on the first book, "Ice".
Starting "Ice Revelation", the final book in the series, TONIGHT!!!
March 30, 2018
Awesome Book
This was another great story, I was caught up from the first to the last page! This is a well written, well thought out story and the characters were simply magnificent, really looking forward to the next book in the series! Would recommend this little piece of awesome reading to everyone!
This was another great story, I was caught up from the first to the last page! This is a well written, well thought out story and the characters were simply magnificent, really looking forward to the next book in the series! Would recommend this little piece of awesome reading to everyone!
April 5, 2018
Fun and Ex citing Read
This really isn't a review. It's more of a thank you note!! To Kevin Tinto. Thanks for writing the ICE series! I have enjoyed the first two books immensely, and look forward to the next in the series. Sigh! Sad it won't be out until the Fall! But, thankful I found the trilogy. I'm looking forward to reading more of your writing.
This really isn't a review. It's more of a thank you note!! To Kevin Tinto. Thanks for writing the ICE series! I have enjoyed the first two books immensely, and look forward to the next in the series. Sigh! Sad it won't be out until the Fall! But, thankful I found the trilogy. I'm looking forward to reading more of your writing.
April 28, 2018
Exciting story
Love the Leah & Jack series. Excellent story line with interesting by-lines and characters. Stories within the story. Leah finds her mojo and gets things going. The Ancients are evolving and Leah sees they need more than existing in her world. Next in series, fall 2018. I’m ready for it.
Love the Leah & Jack series. Excellent story line with interesting by-lines and characters. Stories within the story. Leah finds her mojo and gets things going. The Ancients are evolving and Leah sees they need more than existing in her world. Next in series, fall 2018. I’m ready for it.
May 10, 2018
Great adventure book!
I chose the five star review due to the fact of the great story telling. It was non stop action from page one. I love all the characters and how they interact with one another. Also you get like a mini story inside this novel. I recommend this to people that don't like the slow burn of books. Just put on your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.
I chose the five star review due to the fact of the great story telling. It was non stop action from page one. I love all the characters and how they interact with one another. Also you get like a mini story inside this novel. I recommend this to people that don't like the slow burn of books. Just put on your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.
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