The Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel by Hania Allen, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on February 4, 2021, is a 376-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense. Set in a unique seasonal hotel in Swedish Lapland, the narrative follows Maggie Stewart and her friends as they arrive at the Ice Hotel, a structure made entirely of ice. What begins as a holiday experience quickly turns dark when a near-fatal snowmobile accident leads to the discovery of a frozen body, revealing a sinister plot that threatens their lives.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a chilling tale where the beauty of the Ice Hotel contrasts sharply with the unfolding danger. As Maggie navigates the complexities of trust and survival, she teams up with detective Thomas Hallengren to unravel the mystery behind the murder. The story explores themes of international crime and the psychological tension that arises in a setting where the environment itself plays a crucial role in the investigation. With its blend of thrilling elements and a captivating plot, The Ice Hotel promises to engage those interested in crime and detective fiction.
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‘Refreshing . . . I look forward to reading more’ Alex Gray
‘First-rate’ Sunday Sport
A seasonal hotel where murder can be made to disappear with the sun . . .
Maggie Stewart travels with friends Liz and Harry to the Ice Hotel, a surreal building in Swedish Lapland constructed from ice cut from the nearby river. During the day, it is a museum housing ice sculptures, but at night it becomes a novelty hotel. Shortly after their arrival, the holiday turns into a nightmare. A near-miss snowmobile accident is followed by the discovery of the frozen body of one of the hotel’s American guests. Maggie is shocked to learn that this was no accident: the American was drugged and pushed out of his sleeping bag to freeze to death in the room.
As the body count rises and Maggie finds herself in mortal danger, she realises that the only person she can trust is Thomas Hallengren, the detective leading the case. But can he uncover the killer’s identity before the Ice Hotel and other buildings – the Ice Chapel and Ice Theatre – melt back into the river, taking the clues with them?
Praise for Hania Allen
‘A fresh new find for crime fans’ Sunday Post
‘Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist’ Craig Robertson
‘Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans’ Lin Anderson
‘Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style’ Russel D McLean
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