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The Ice Limit Audiobook

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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 11.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Ice Limit Series Release Date: August 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781607884712

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

54

Longest Chapter Length:

28:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:57 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

18:35 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

52

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Publisher Description

National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters delivers a moving, classic love story with a coming out theme and a modern twist.



The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about to unfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient, enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.

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"This book was recommended to me by a fellow avid reader, and it is very good. A good page turner with a twisted story. Anyone who likes a good thriller will enjoy this. I only held back a star because the next book in the series pales all the rest. "

— SJuhl4 (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This is a big-boned thriller, one that will make a terrific summer movie as well as a memorable hot-day read.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “This natural thriller is not to be missed.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “Full of cliff-hanging surprises and unexpected twists...If nonstop thrills and a genuinely satisfying adventure are what you’re after, then look no further.” 

    — Providence Sunday Journal
  • “An ultra action-packed adventure that will thrill with its non-stop action. Preston and Child put the pedal to the metal…A real kicker.”

    — Midwest Book Review
  • “Compelling…Riddled with subplots, treachery, and betrayal…Packs a series of surprise wallops.”

    — Toronto Star
  • “Like Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s earlier collaborations, The Ice Limit tools along swiftly, blending nicely drawn characters, an…exciting narrative, and enough graspable science…to bring readers happily up to speed.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller

The Ice Limit Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.56410256410256 out of 53.56410256410256 out of 53.56410256410256 out of 53.56410256410256 out of 53.56410256410256 out of 5 (3.56)
5 Stars: 12
4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 14
2 Stars: 3
1 Stars: 3
Narration: 4.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 5 (4.17)
5 Stars: 3
4 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Story: 3.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 5 (3.67)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 2
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    — Daryl Mc Neal, 5/13/2022
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    — Lorrie, 6/4/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Ann Palms, 5/6/2021
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Jeffry Killer, 8/5/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. My feet and hands are cold. It was scary because it could be real. The characters are so well thought out and the story line from the previous books fit perfectly into this wonderful story. "

    — Linda, 12/14/2019
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Amazing story about billionaire scientists and what they will do in order to grow the worlds knowledge of possibilities of happenings in our universe throughout millions of years. Lots of action and hardship round out this entertaing story. "

    — Dennis, 8/5/2018
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Raphael Cuthbertson, 2/24/2015
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was pleasantly surprised at how strongly this book captured and held my attention. Unique plot and the characters were amazing built. Suspenseful and full of surprises. I especially enjoyed Eli's character. "

    — Randall, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If Glinn were all that organized, wouldn't he have made arrangements for someone else to have the code? "

    — Kathleen, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The Ice Limit didn't grab me as quickly as Preston & Child's other books. Took about 100 pages to really get into it. However, once it got rolling, I had a hard time putting it down (like all P&C thrillers). "

    — Mitch, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a solid read for the holiday season, with adequate amount of suspense, thrill, poignance and mystery mixed with technology and "what if...." in general, and a good specimen of techno-thrillers from Preston & Child. The story involves the efforts made by a group of people (sponsored by a megalomaniac millionaire) to retrieve a mysterious piece of rock, and what happens to the gropu as well as the ..er... rock. However, after the standards set by "Relic" and "Reliquary" by the same set of authors, I was compelled to give ony 3 stars to the book in question. I hope that their subsequent efforts would be better, and closer to the standards of "Relic". "

    — Riju, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " moves very slow. Not worth the time it took to read it!!! "

    — Jerald, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Decent listen, but not nearly as good as Relic. Predictable at times. "

    — Rebel, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " So far, this is the Preston and Child I have enjoyed the least,it was kind of boring and depressing.I usually am a fan and was disappointed by this one. "

    — Virginie, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting, though many of the nautical situations went a bit over my head. Took a bit to get going, though it was tense enough to keep me interested. Overall, exemplary research, and good characters. Kept me guessing. "

    — April, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty decent thrill-flick. Could be a more dynamic with the begining but the set of characters was interesting enough. Plus a healthy helping of action and a mystery. "

    — Jakub, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Only one of the Preston/Child books I have read twice. The thriller plot is straighforward without a lot of science mumbo-jumbo and the characters aren't unbelievably heroic (i.e. Dirk Pitt). "

    — Patrick, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Close to a 4 star... but for the ending. I can't believe they didn't initally intend on writing a sequel! "

    — Bianca, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book high sea adventure close to Antarticia "

    — David, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The authors like to use the word jury rigged. Which I always thought it was jerry rigged. You learn something new everyday. But, seriously, this word is used a lot throughout the book. "

    — Rebecca, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really... that was the end??? "

    — Daniel, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Definately one of the worst books by these two. Ok, by most people's standards, but not as good as their normal work. "

    — Stacey, 10/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time favorites! "

    — Frances, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The ending was a bit abrupt. Guess I'd better check out the "webilogue" on the authors' website. "

    — Cori, 1/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Prologue seems interesting.. let's see what the innards hold "

    — Sandeep, 10/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I think they phoned this one in ,,, maybe with the help of a tech writer. Scott Brick's must have been channeling Capt Kirk when he recorded it. "

    — Kathy, 9/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as the other books... "

    — Renef, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked it very much. Good setting and characters. "

    — Phil, 7/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book but leaves you hanging come on guys were the sequal "

    — Thomas, 6/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another thriller from Douglas Preston and Linclon Child. The hunt for the largest inter-stellar meteor and the consequences when trying to brng it back to museum. "

    — Bob, 1/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was on Trenton's Book Club list and I really did try to read it....it was not well written and the plot was one I could not get into. It was about a murder mystery of 100 years where FBI agent was investigating old crimes. It wasn't a good read. "

    — Betty, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These guys just get better the more I read! I really enjoyed this book and look forward to learning more about Pendergast and his peculiar bloodline. "

    — Travis, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've now read all the Douglas/Child series; enjoy the Pendergast ones the most, riveting and scary! For me, miles above King and other thriller/scary writers, with the same knowledgeable detail Patrick O'Brian brings to his series. "

    — Bobbe, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Far better than a who dunnit. Puts Agatha Christie to shame, combining the triple attractions of immortal life, murder and detecting. The ending(though responsible) simply blows you apart. A must read by any thriller lover. "

    — Anandh, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intriguing. My first introduction to the author and the characters, yet I felt I could relate to them throughout the book. Interesting plot, interesting concepts, intersting twists and turns. "

    — Patrick, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " full of adventure and so suspensefulnot expected endingscared to imagine all setting at the storymade me really scare to imagine while read "

    — Annamaria, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Second book I just finished reading where I thought it just suddenly stopped. Did I misplace 1/2 the book? I'm desperately in need of a good book after the last 2. "

    — Marie, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite Pendergast books. "

    — Incandragon, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a real page turner - I couldn't read fast enough! "

    — Anne, 2/28/2011

About the Authors

Douglas Preston, a regular contributor to the New Yorker, worked for the American Museum of Natural History. He is an expert horseman who has ridden thousands of miles across the West. He and author Lincoln Child have cowritten numerous bestselling thrillers.

Lincoln Child is the New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Room, The Third Date, Terminal Freeze, Deep Storm, Death Match, and Utopia, as well as coauthor, with Douglas Preston, of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Fever Dream.

About Scott Brick

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.