Joe Martin is a bush pilot operating in the harsh, sub-arctic reaches of Greenland. When a private charter plane crashes on a remote ice cap, Martin is hired to fly a group of insurance investigators and interested parties to the wreckage. However, the mission quickly shifts from a routine salvage operation into a violent confrontation once the passengers reveal their true motives. The recovery of a secret cargo of uncut diamonds triggers a series of betrayals and murders amidst the freezing tundra, forcing Martin to use his specialized knowledge of the lethal environment to survive an organized criminal conspiracy.
This book is intended for readers of mid-century adventure fiction and survival thrillers. Those who appreciate technical details of vintage aviation and the mechanical challenges of arctic conditions will find the setting realistic. The reader walks away with a clear understanding of the logistics required to survive extreme isolation and the psychological tension that develops when a small group is trapped by both weather and mutual distrust. It serves as a study in how environmental hazards can be used as tactical advantages during a high-stakes pursuit.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1968
- Language
- EN
