The Ice House

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Carl Bowman is a killer. An assassin for hire whose latest assignment is to take out a ten-year-old girl. He doesn't know what she's done or why someone wants her dead. He just knows he has to kill her. But with the girl in his sights, Carl can't bring himself…

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1 author picked The Ice House as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ian Coates

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This thriller carries an emotional charge that drew me into the story and wouldn’t let me go. Some of the scenes are written from the viewpoint of a ten-year-old girl whom someone wants dead.

They are so well written that you can hear the girl’s voice and can’t help feeling sorry for her. I wanted to give her a hug and tell her it was going to be alright.

The book is also crammed full with action, but best of all is probably the twist towards the end when the truth of who's behind the attempted murder becomes apparent. Suddenly,…

From Ian's 3 favorite reads in 2023.