Terry D. (tmdaviss) - , reviewed on 7/29/2013 + 72 more book reviews

Most books about superheros feature characters with special powers or bionic limbs. Ice Station features a superhero named Scarecrow. But Scarecrow is not a typical superhero, he is a United States Marine.

Lt. Shane Schofield, Scarecrow, is the commander of a Marine Recon Unit. Just 12 men, but they are assigned the task of rescuing and holding a scientific station in Antarctica which has reportedly come under attack. Wilkes Ice Station has found something important. Something many countries are willing to chance war over. A small, hidden war at the bottom of the world.

Lt. Schofield is not really a superhero, but just a Marine. One who has human failings, trust in his troops, and as many lives as a cat. This is an exciting story with many twists, turns and surprises. There is honor and pride here, but there is also murder, duplicity, double-crosses, hidden agendas, surprise weapons and opportunities. This book is hard to put down and leaves one anxious to see what else Matt Reilly has written.

I highly recommend this Military Thriller!

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