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Perry Sachs #2
Beneath the Ice
At the bottom of the world lies a secret: a mysterious object buried three miles beneath the Antarctic ice. Famed engineer Perry Sachs and his crew are assigned an impossible excavating job in the middle of the polar winter. Facing subzero temperatures, shifting ice, and the opposition of men determined to erase all knowledge of the expedition, Sachs and his team go where no human has gone before. There, they discover an enigma--one that may change the way the world looks at life. . .and faith. Author Alton Gansky presents a fast-moving, smart suspense thriller that's a perfect follow-up to A Treasure Deep. Perry Sachs is in for the world-changing adventure of a lifetime after agreeing to excavate a mysterious object hidden three miles beneath the Antarctic ice.
320 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2004
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Alton Gansky
74 books121 followersAlton Gansky is the author of 30 books--24 of them novels, including the Angel Award winner Terminal Justice and Christy Award finalist A Ship Possessed. A frequent speaker at writing conferences, he holds a BA and MA degrees in biblical studies. Alton and his wife reside in Southern California.
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January 27, 2019
Scientists drill beneath the Antarctic. Some devil worshipping billionaires want to take over the operation in order for Moloch to takeover the world. They find Lovecraftian beings. Not bad, maybe a little too much of people being cold.
July 23, 2011
I've had mixed experiences with the works of Alton Gansky, but I have to say that "Beneath the Ice" was a winner. It had an "Indiana Jones" feel, with plenty of suspense and even allusions to Biblical history. I didn't know this was part three of a series before I read it, but I understood it just fine without reading its prequels.
September 21, 2017
Older book, but fun - fast paced suspense that takes place in Antarctica - so a chilling read for a hot summer!
October 8, 2017
A good action/adventure novel, but nothing spectacular. It's very Christian, and the main characters discuss God a lot, which works because the main villain is a leader of a cult that is searching for the tower of Babel, which has just been found beneath the Antarctic ice. The harsh environment, the high tech mission to discover what lies beneath their feet, and then the point where everything goes wrong and the bad guys come in to take over make for a good story.
January 4, 2021
Beneath the Ice was published in the early 2000s, when survival and adventure-type novels were incredibly popular. I was pretty excited to dive into this book and I'm happy to report it was just as nostalgic as I thought it would be. The action is very similar to an Indiana Jones plot and follows the habits of similar adventure and survival media pretty closely. It centers around a team of professionals going out to Antarctica in order to study unusual glacier activity. Its part of the Perry Sachs series, but I've never read any of the other books and at no point was I confused about the characters or the plot. It's also technically an adult novel, but it'd be appropriate for anyone 16 and up. The gore is a little intense in one scene in particular, but not more intense than a lot of the YA books I've read recently.
What I enjoyed about this book:
- The plot! I really did enjoy the storyline of this book and while I felt like the pacing towards the end dragged a little slower than I would've liked, it was still a really compelling read! The plot isn't overly complicated, but it was genuinely fun and kept my interest the entire time. As mentioned previously, it really does feel like an old adventure story.
- The information! This might seem like a weird point, but it's evident the author did his research when writing this book. I'm not a scientist and know nothing about glaciers or Antarctica, but I walked away from this book feeling like I'd learned a little bit about how they're studied.
- The tone! While there are some darker moments, it's a really nice, fun read and has a lot of humor sprinkled throughout.
Aspects of this book that weren't for me:
- The way that Christianity is portrayed. I feel sort of weird putting this here because I am a Christian, but certain parts of this book were just too on the nose for me. There are quite a few moments in which characters have conversations about faith and the Bible, but they feel more cheesy than genuine.
- The way that women are portrayed. I have some mixed feelings about this point because all of the women present are clearly capable and none of them fall into the trope of needing someone to save them, but a lot of early descriptions of the women revolve around their appearance and their interest in the main character. This improves throughout the book, but it rubbed me the wrong way initially.
I ended up giving this book a 3 star rating. The descriptions are vivid and it was nice to return to an older adventure novel for the first time in quite awhile for me. However, its slow pacing in certain sections and the bluntness of some of its themes held it back from being four stars for me. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys classic adventure novels and doesn't mind some of the more cheesy aspects of the genre!
TW: Death, murder, explosives, and gore (ultimately the gore is pretty light, but there are a couple of scenes where there are some graphic descriptions).
What I enjoyed about this book:
- The plot! I really did enjoy the storyline of this book and while I felt like the pacing towards the end dragged a little slower than I would've liked, it was still a really compelling read! The plot isn't overly complicated, but it was genuinely fun and kept my interest the entire time. As mentioned previously, it really does feel like an old adventure story.
- The information! This might seem like a weird point, but it's evident the author did his research when writing this book. I'm not a scientist and know nothing about glaciers or Antarctica, but I walked away from this book feeling like I'd learned a little bit about how they're studied.
- The tone! While there are some darker moments, it's a really nice, fun read and has a lot of humor sprinkled throughout.
Aspects of this book that weren't for me:
- The way that Christianity is portrayed. I feel sort of weird putting this here because I am a Christian, but certain parts of this book were just too on the nose for me. There are quite a few moments in which characters have conversations about faith and the Bible, but they feel more cheesy than genuine.
- The way that women are portrayed. I have some mixed feelings about this point because all of the women present are clearly capable and none of them fall into the trope of needing someone to save them, but a lot of early descriptions of the women revolve around their appearance and their interest in the main character. This improves throughout the book, but it rubbed me the wrong way initially.
I ended up giving this book a 3 star rating. The descriptions are vivid and it was nice to return to an older adventure novel for the first time in quite awhile for me. However, its slow pacing in certain sections and the bluntness of some of its themes held it back from being four stars for me. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys classic adventure novels and doesn't mind some of the more cheesy aspects of the genre!
TW: Death, murder, explosives, and gore (ultimately the gore is pretty light, but there are a couple of scenes where there are some graphic descriptions).
March 16, 2018
A Polarizing Adventure!!!
The tension keeps you frozen all the way through. From the very beginning the intrigue begins, then one thing after another keeps Perry and the crew wondering who is sabotaging their mission. Who do they trust? I DIDN'T want to stop reading, it was that GOOD!!!
Cindy Hunt
The tension keeps you frozen all the way through. From the very beginning the intrigue begins, then one thing after another keeps Perry and the crew wondering who is sabotaging their mission. Who do they trust? I DIDN'T want to stop reading, it was that GOOD!!!
Cindy Hunt
October 22, 2017
Much better than the first book.
April 3, 2018
Very refreshing book. It is rare to find a book now without profanity interspersed throughout. This book is the exception and has a great story. Read it in one sitting.
July 1, 2019
I was given this book not realizing this was the second book of the series. Still loved it. Gansky writes well and keeps you enthralled in what's to come. Can't wait to read more of his books.
February 1, 2021
One of the better pieces of Christian fiction I have read.
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November 10, 2023Read this series a number of years ago, could not put this down. Have kept copies of this Series to read again.
May 19, 2010
I very much enjoyed this suspense novel. Written with very believable characters that I grew to care about. A group of professionals with different backrounds were brought to Antarctica to solve a mystery beneath the ice. It is filled with danger,suspense and twists and turns. The good guys were up against enemies and the elements. I enjoyed the ride from the beginning to the very last page. This was the first Alton Gansky book that I have read, but, it definitely will not be the last.
January 1, 2014
This read gets an eight out of ten
Beneath the Ice captures your interest with the witty dialogue, depth of characters and the intriguing historical implications that draw on biblical history and archeology to make you wonder about what you where taught in school. Perry's character oozes courage and honor that makes you wish you knew more people like him and the rest of the cast all show the strengths needed in tough situations.
Beneath the Ice captures your interest with the witty dialogue, depth of characters and the intriguing historical implications that draw on biblical history and archeology to make you wonder about what you where taught in school. Perry's character oozes courage and honor that makes you wish you knew more people like him and the rest of the cast all show the strengths needed in tough situations.
February 18, 2016
Great book with suspense and faith at the same time.
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