Under the Ice
Published on 1. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-78854-800-7 (ISBN)
Description
'Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' ERIN KELLY.
It is the week before Christmas and the cathedral city of St Albans is blanketed by snow. But beneath the festive lights, darkness is stirring. The frozen body of a young girl is discovered by the ice-covered lake.
The police scramble for clues. A local woman, Jenny, has had visions of what happened the night of the murder. But Jenny is an exhausted new mother, whose midnight wanderings pull her ever closer to the lake. Can Jenny be trusted? What does she really know?
Then another girl goes missing, and the community unravels. Neighbour turns against neighbour, and Jenny has no idea who to believe. As Christmas Eve approaches, Jenny discovers a secret about her past - and why she could be key to everything...
PRAISE FOR UNDER THE ICE:
'Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' Erin Kelly.
'An outstanding debut, so atmospheric it made me literally shiver' Angela Clarke.
'A fantastically evocative book that twists you expertly up in the world of its vivid characters, making you feel the unfolding plot blow by blow' Gytha Lodge.
'Packed with atmosphere, suspense and a cold that chills the heart. Under the Ice announces Rachael Blok as an exciting new voice in crime fiction' Lesley Thomson.
'A lyrical, haunting thriller that's impossible to put down... Under the Ice will get under your skin' J.S. Monroe.
It is the week before Christmas and the cathedral city of St Albans is blanketed by snow. But beneath the festive lights, darkness is stirring. The frozen body of a young girl is discovered by the ice-covered lake.
The police scramble for clues. A local woman, Jenny, has had visions of what happened the night of the murder. But Jenny is an exhausted new mother, whose midnight wanderings pull her ever closer to the lake. Can Jenny be trusted? What does she really know?
Then another girl goes missing, and the community unravels. Neighbour turns against neighbour, and Jenny has no idea who to believe. As Christmas Eve approaches, Jenny discovers a secret about her past - and why she could be key to everything...
PRAISE FOR UNDER THE ICE:
'Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' Erin Kelly.
'An outstanding debut, so atmospheric it made me literally shiver' Angela Clarke.
'A fantastically evocative book that twists you expertly up in the world of its vivid characters, making you feel the unfolding plot blow by blow' Gytha Lodge.
'Packed with atmosphere, suspense and a cold that chills the heart. Under the Ice announces Rachael Blok as an exciting new voice in crime fiction' Lesley Thomson.
'A lyrical, haunting thriller that's impossible to put down... Under the Ice will get under your skin' J.S. Monroe.
Reviews / Votes
Debut novelist Rachel Blok has a real talent for evoking location. It might have been August when I read the book, but I was shivering as I read the scenes by the lake... Blok's hands are capable and I only worked out the identity of the murderer a couple of pages before it was made obvious' * The Bookbag * Twisty, atmospheric and haunting... I devoured this thriller in one tense sitting' -- Erin Kelly An outstanding debut, so atmospheric it made me literally shiver -- Angela Clarke A fantastically evocative book that twists you expertly up in the world of its vivid characters, making you feel the unfolding plot blow by blow -- Gytha Lodge Packed with atmosphere, suspense and a cold that chills the heart. Under the Ice announces Rachael Blok as an exciting new voice in crime fiction -- Lesley Thomson A lyrical, haunting thriller that's impossible to put down... Under the Ice will get under your skin' -- JS Monroe This disturbing debut will make you shiver... A haunting tale that can be devoured in one sitting' * Sunday Post (Dundee) * A haunting and suspenseful thriller, with vivid characters and twists and turns to keep the reader enthralled - make sure your Christmas presents are wrapped and the shopping is done because you won't be able to put this book down! * Candis * Supremely atmospheric and suspenseful, this debut from a former English teacher announces the arrival of a special talent. It is that good * Daily Mail. * The author really captured both the domestic upheaval a new baby can bring and the fascination of good police procedure. This was a thoroughly enjoyable debut novel * Frost Magazine. * A tense, emotionally charged thriller from a brilliant new voice * The Bookseller * This twisty and atmospheric debut from former teacher Rachael Blok is absolutely riveting. It's a tense, emotionally charged and evocative thriller, filled with vivid characters, and is almost a perfect balance of fine writing and brilliant storytelling to produce an aura of suspense and a chill which matches its midwinter setting... A truly outstanding debut' * Crime Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 145 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78854-800-7 (9781788548007)
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Person
Rachael Blok grew up in Durham and studied Literature at Warwick University. She taught English at a London Comprehensive and is now a full-time writer living in Hertfordshire with her husband and children. Visit rachaelblok.com