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Fog Point #2
Black Ice
They said she came in with the ice…
Lenore Featherjohn found the girl, frozen against a snow bank behind Lenore’s bed-and-breakfast. Some said she was a ghost, others said an angel.
Lenore knows better. Fearing that the police might look to her sons as murderers, she hires Jake Rikker and his crusty business partner, May, to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding her undesirable discovery. Their search leads them not to the strange girl–or to Earth’s final days, as many in the town suspect–but to Amy McLaren, the wife of a local minister. As Jake and May get closer to the truth, the tension between Lenore and Amy rises, forcing each woman to face the secrets they’ve hidden far too long.
Return to Fog Point in Black Ice, a gripping novel that asks, is any faith strong enough to survive the coldest seasons of life?
Lenore Featherjohn found the girl, frozen against a snow bank behind Lenore’s bed-and-breakfast. Some said she was a ghost, others said an angel.
Lenore knows better. Fearing that the police might look to her sons as murderers, she hires Jake Rikker and his crusty business partner, May, to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding her undesirable discovery. Their search leads them not to the strange girl–or to Earth’s final days, as many in the town suspect–but to Amy McLaren, the wife of a local minister. As Jake and May get closer to the truth, the tension between Lenore and Amy rises, forcing each woman to face the secrets they’ve hidden far too long.
Return to Fog Point in Black Ice, a gripping novel that asks, is any faith strong enough to survive the coldest seasons of life?
339 pages, Paperback
Published March 20, 2007
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Linda Hall
92 books122 followersI write mystery novels and short stories. So far I have 20 in print - with more coming. My newest mystery series begins with Night Watch and introduces my new series character, boat captain Em Ridge.
Other series include the Corporal Roger Sheppard mysteries, The Teri Blake-Addison PI thrillers and the Fog Point mysteries, as well as a number of romantic suspense novels and short stories.
For information about sales, new releases, contests, plus a 'free' short story, I'd love for you to sign up for my newsletter: writerhall.com/newsletter
I grew up near the coast in New Jersey, and it was there that my love of the ocean was nurtured. I married a Canadian and have lived in Canada ever since - well, actually, I have lived in three countries: the U.S., Canada and for a short stint - Taiwan.
I hope you enjoy my books.
Other series include the Corporal Roger Sheppard mysteries, The Teri Blake-Addison PI thrillers and the Fog Point mysteries, as well as a number of romantic suspense novels and short stories.
For information about sales, new releases, contests, plus a 'free' short story, I'd love for you to sign up for my newsletter: writerhall.com/newsletter
I grew up near the coast in New Jersey, and it was there that my love of the ocean was nurtured. I married a Canadian and have lived in Canada ever since - well, actually, I have lived in three countries: the U.S., Canada and for a short stint - Taiwan.
I hope you enjoy my books.
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April 13, 2011
Back then it all seemed so innocent. But now the web of deception has stretched into the future, stealing another life….
This winter Fog Point harbor was unusually crammed with ice. Reporters and photographers snapped endless pictures while snow plows constantly cleared the streets. Most of the locals stayed indoors and it was rumored that the ice was a bad omen. But that was before the shocking discovery.
Lenore glanced out the back window of her Bed and Breakfast. She noticed a dark spot in the snow. Had her sons carelessly tossed the garbage outside? It seems they were so lazy at times. Lenore marched outside in a huff. When the truth struck her senses, she inhaled sharply and covered her pounding heart. There, in the wintry snow, was the lifeless form of a young woman. Kneeling beside her, Lenore gently brushed the snow from her icy cheek. A scattering of freckles appeared. Her hair was in a pony tail. She seemed so young. Why, Lenore thought. Why would someone want to hurt her?
No one came forward claiming to know the young woman. But rumor quickly spread that she was an angel, sent by God, to protect Fog Point from impending doom. Had the entire town gone berserk? People were lining up in droves behind Lenore’s Bed and Breakfast. They wanted to see where the angel miracle happened. Many prayed in the snow bank, some left gifts, and others came in search of inner peace. Guests arrived and left on a daily basis, but the TV reporter and cameraman stayed for several days then suddenly disappeared. When Jake and May, two part time investigators, discover that danger still lurked, fear spread like a rushing flood.
After the snarled past eventually connects with the present, the elusive answers are just a stroke away. When long hidden truths finally surface, who will float away free and who will drown in their lies?
Black Ice is crammed full of imaginative characters, past and present. At first they appear unrelated and a bit hard to keep straight, but just keep reading…..
This winter Fog Point harbor was unusually crammed with ice. Reporters and photographers snapped endless pictures while snow plows constantly cleared the streets. Most of the locals stayed indoors and it was rumored that the ice was a bad omen. But that was before the shocking discovery.
Lenore glanced out the back window of her Bed and Breakfast. She noticed a dark spot in the snow. Had her sons carelessly tossed the garbage outside? It seems they were so lazy at times. Lenore marched outside in a huff. When the truth struck her senses, she inhaled sharply and covered her pounding heart. There, in the wintry snow, was the lifeless form of a young woman. Kneeling beside her, Lenore gently brushed the snow from her icy cheek. A scattering of freckles appeared. Her hair was in a pony tail. She seemed so young. Why, Lenore thought. Why would someone want to hurt her?
No one came forward claiming to know the young woman. But rumor quickly spread that she was an angel, sent by God, to protect Fog Point from impending doom. Had the entire town gone berserk? People were lining up in droves behind Lenore’s Bed and Breakfast. They wanted to see where the angel miracle happened. Many prayed in the snow bank, some left gifts, and others came in search of inner peace. Guests arrived and left on a daily basis, but the TV reporter and cameraman stayed for several days then suddenly disappeared. When Jake and May, two part time investigators, discover that danger still lurked, fear spread like a rushing flood.
After the snarled past eventually connects with the present, the elusive answers are just a stroke away. When long hidden truths finally surface, who will float away free and who will drown in their lies?
Black Ice is crammed full of imaginative characters, past and present. At first they appear unrelated and a bit hard to keep straight, but just keep reading…..
June 29, 2019
It's been a long time since I read a book from cover to cover in one day, but this kept my interest and amazingly, I had the time.
My only criticism of the story was the author's overuse of the phrase "a long time ago." Otherwise, the characters were well developed, interesting and very believable. To my surprise, the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the minister's wife in the story were often my own. The story of adoptions-gone-wrong also resonated with me because of our own family experience. Without going overboard, the author crafts a story in which you can feel the tragedy of the situation and the lives involved. Excellent mystery.
My only criticism of the story was the author's overuse of the phrase "a long time ago." Otherwise, the characters were well developed, interesting and very believable. To my surprise, the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the minister's wife in the story were often my own. The story of adoptions-gone-wrong also resonated with me because of our own family experience. Without going overboard, the author crafts a story in which you can feel the tragedy of the situation and the lives involved. Excellent mystery.
June 19, 2019
Too much mystery (is that possible? here it is!) Difficult to follow at times. Involves a young girl who is murdered and baby stealing.
July 12, 2009
slow to develop characters and plot; complex mystery; not very Christian
February 25, 2023
This book took me on a wild ride of what happened to this baby boy and why this girl was going to a place she didn't know or ever been to. It takes you on a journey through many different character/family views of the situation. You have a detective, B&B owner, pastor, and the mysterious couple. There were a few others. Just when you thought it made sense it would take a turn. It finished it up with a satisfactory end.
March 5, 2019
Nice, complicated mystery, which really keeps you on your toes. A subtle undertheme is the relationship between two families: one twisted, possibly evil, and the other loving, but shaken to the breaking point. As the novel continues, they become closer and closer, and eventually play a role in each other's healing.
February 22, 2023
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I own many Linda Hall paperback books and I read them years prior to beginning my Goodreads account in 2017. I just added them all to Goodreads in 2023 because I’ve been doing an inventory of all the books I own.
I do not have specific dates read—or even which years I read them in. I know that I loved them all. I strongly recommend her books.
I own many Linda Hall paperback books and I read them years prior to beginning my Goodreads account in 2017. I just added them all to Goodreads in 2023 because I’ve been doing an inventory of all the books I own.
I do not have specific dates read—or even which years I read them in. I know that I loved them all. I strongly recommend her books.
May 3, 2018
This is another great book by Hall. A mother trying to protect her sons, a mysterious stranger and a long kept secret. Interesting and mysterious.
July 9, 2013
The story pulled me in right away. The author kept lots of threads open to keep the mystery element interesting. I appreciated how daring the author was with her Christian characters. She didn't make sure "God" made everyone happy by the end! I almost avoid Christian books because of this. She even tackled the idea that Christians lose faith/their faith. This is rarely, rarely brought up and it's true. She did encourage those who can relate to this by making sure that it was known that our lack of faith does not change God or truth. Small children believe/don't believe all sorts of things, but this doesn't change the truth. This isn't trying to be a literary classic, so for an easy-to-read mystery I give it 4/5.
May 18, 2011
Lenore Featherjohn finds a girl frozen in a snowbank in her backyard and stumbles into secrets some in the town would kill to hide. Meanwhile, she's afraid someone might suspect her sons, so she tampers with the crime scene. The pastor fears the killer might strike again. The pastor's wife faces her own fears, as she isn't sure she believes in God anymore.
July 17, 2013
This was the first book I have read by Linda Hall. Good job in unraveling the mystery. Certain aspects of it were not revealed until the very last page. A body is found in a small northern town and Jake Rikker and his partner get involved in solving the case. I think this is book one of a series. I liked it enough to read the others.
June 21, 2015
Not my cup of tea. Author is a good writer. Bogged down 4 me in the middle. Liked the May character the best. She is an elderly PI. Jake & his daughter, Jana, live in The Purple Church with May.
Summer= outdoor employment.
Definitely an original story...I never knew where it was going or why.
Nicely wrapped up in the end.
Summer= outdoor employment.
Definitely an original story...I never knew where it was going or why.
Nicely wrapped up in the end.
April 17, 2016
I started off by enjoying this book more than the first in the series but by the end I was just bored with the story. I mean, the mystery was intriguing but I felt it just plodded on much longer than necessary and that spoiled my enjoyment of this book. I found myself skimming the last 40 pages or so just so it would be over.
February 1, 2011
Linda Hall is one of my favorite Christian Suspense authors. I love how she weaves the stories of the characters together. Black Ice, like all her other novels was a page turner and I was not able to put it down until it was finished.
May 4, 2009
Good storyline on the book, but at times it seemed to run a little long. A book that was given to me by a mother of a patient that I took care of. It has been sitting on my book case for too long. I liked the mystery aspect of the story.
July 14, 2008
Good mystery, kept me guessing until the end but the solution wasn't from left field.
November 27, 2008
Starts off slow with lots of jumping character plots. *0 pages in or so it picks up and is a very clever mystery.
September 14, 2009
Kept you guessing all the way through the book.
March 29, 2010
Well written, but not my cup of tea. Someone else might luv it.
August 12, 2010
This was a good one. Liked the story, characters and ending.
October 2, 2010
Not that great.
July 2, 2011
Nice mystery, especially the last few chapters.
April 16, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the setting and the characters and the multiple points of view. Both Fog Point books were hard to put down. I hope there will be more.
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February 9, 2015
Grade: B
March 2, 2015
Review to come
June 26, 2017
great plot, very relatable, but ended quickly & without much suspense. oh well. I still like her writing!
May 23, 2016
New Brunswick author - my first time reading her work.
January 24, 2008
Entertaining enough, but kind of weird.
January 20, 2014
Like this author, hope there is more to come.
May 3, 2017
The second book in the series, I struggled through it . I won't read this writer again.
With a handful of errors and formatting that perhaps could have been crisper, the technical issues pulled this down from three stars, to two.
With a handful of errors and formatting that perhaps could have been crisper, the technical issues pulled this down from three stars, to two.
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