Working for the British High Commission, Harrison Fleet is posted to a remote
arctic island which is still, inexplicably, under British rule. As he struggles to understand why, and what interests he is protecting, Harrison learns just how much of the land and its community lies in the shadow cast by the outpost's founder. Caught between
hostile locals, the British Government, and an unforgiving physical environment, he begins dragging dark secrets into the light, unaware of the tragic repercussions they will cause. And help is very, very far away. Part noir, part historical mystery, British Ice explores the consequences of colonialism more
Something fabulously different from Owen D. Pomery, an Arctic-noir thriller yet still with his beautifully well-done introspection, perfect for a tale from the white, icy wastelands of the Arctic. He delivers a polished, different, multi-layered mystery thriller, something that absolutely works in everything it's seeking to accomplish. Read Full Review
British Ice is a fascinating debut from Owen D. Pomery, that exemplifies that places have character through simple, elegant, and economic design work and storytelling. Read Full Review
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