Ice and Prey

by Rian F. Holes

The German palaeontologist Doctor Susanne Hoffmann is surprised as she got called by a Danish zoologist who needs her help. Some remains of an unidentified huge animal had been found in western Greenland. The zoologist think of it to belong to an unknown prehistorical creature. But because the remains are in such bad conditions they couldn’t be transported out of Greenland.
This is the beginning of a journey to a foreign corner of the world for Doctor Hoffmann. An investigation starts, that leads to mind-blowing conclusions for the palaeontologist and her team as several scientists throughout Greenland and Europe.
But what the scientists don’t know is that there are happening accidents at the same time. Hunting accidents. Deadly accidents. Caused by something strange no one could explain…

512 pages, Paperback

Published June 22, 2022

About the author

Rian F. Holes has started writing when he was seven years old by writing short stories about a teddy bear. Later as a teenager he wrote poetry, crime and science-fiction novels. While still being at school he started working as a freelance reporter for a local newspaper. He had studied HR and organizational management and Catholic Theology. He is a former business consultant and works as a teacher now. He had already published stories for children and articles about business management in international journals. Ice and Prey was his first internationally published novel for adults. At the "Bookstagram Awards 2023" he was among the final nominees for "Debut Author of the Year".
He is married and father of two sons. Together with his family and a small dog he lives in a village in western Germany.

Reviews

[Sebastian Hufnagel]

Ice and Prey is an incredibly exciting novel that brings us closer to the world in and around Greenland. The story is gripping and has some very moving scenes. If you like a bit of blood, you should read Ice and Prey. The story about Susanne Hoffmann is exciting and thrilling. I think a book should captivate the reader from the very beginning. Rian F. Holes has mastered this very well. The cliffhanger at the end is also very nice. But I don't want to give too much away. I can only recommend this book. Thank you, my friend Rian F. Holes. I'm looking forward to the next book. I hope I get another dedication.

[Belle Moon]

Ice and Prey is a thrilling, intriguing, and wonderful novel that takes you into an icy adventure! I learned a lot from Greenland, it kept me on my toes, and I'm super glad I got to read it. You should too!

[Mikayla Davids]

5 stars!!!! Wow... A completely absorbing and page-turning read! This author was new to me and is definitely a writer to watch. I loved the characters, the twists and the gripping quality of this novel. Highly recommend this excellent story!!

[Monika Pavlovič]

Ice and Prey is a mistery-science-thriller novel with a mindblowing investigation proccess which pulls you into a twisted world of secrets. I really enjoyed reading it, it is very misterious. :)

[Ace Rinesch]

I loved this book! Especially since I'm totally into this kind of trope. The romantic parts in the book - which I didn't expect - were a great surprise as well. :)

[Brandy Brusseau]

Loved this thrilling novel. Really felt it pulled me in from the start. If you’re into science/thriller, you’ll enjoy this book.

[The Book Times]

It was after a long time that I read a book in third pov. It was a change of genre for me as well. This book has compelled me to add Greenland in the list of nations to be visited.
The beginning was slow and gradual. I was hooked at the middle, with so many findings and turns. There indeed was romance, and that too a cute one.
I finally had an adrenaline rush towards the end. I was so determined to finish the book off in a day. Although this was a long one, I would recommend it, if you're highly interested in science and research. There are terminologies which can only be understood if you have an upper hand in the subject.
Overall, it was a good read for me.