The Elder Ice, by David Hambling
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A classic 1920s science fiction novella -- with a 2015 twist. Ex-boxer Harry Stubbs is on the trail of a mysterious legacy in South London. A polar explorer has died, leaving huge debts and hints of a priceless find. Harry's informants seem to be talking in riddles, he finds that isn't the only one on the trail -- and what he's looking for is as lethal as it is valuable, leaving a trail of oddly-mutilated bodies. The key to the enigma lies in an ancient Arabian book, leading to something more alien and more horrifying than Harry could ever imagine. Harry is not be an educated man, but he has an open mind, bulldog persistence and piledriver fists -- important assets when you're boxing the darkest of shadows. The story of mystery and horror draws on Hp Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos and is inspired by Ernest Shackleton's incredible real-life Antarctic adventures.
The Elder Ice, by David Hambling- Amazon Sales Rank: #2029258 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-24
- Released on: 2015-06-24
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 6.88" h x .44" w x 4.25" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 194 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Shackleton meets the Mythos By akschwader Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in exchange for a fair review.Did Ernest Shackleton visit the Mountains of Madness? That’s the premise (worked out in delicious detail) behind The Elder Ice, a Lovecraftian novella with a fast-moving blend of action, Weird Tales-style intrigue, & secret history. When Harry Stubbs, a retired boxer turned collections agent, tries to recover a mysterious treasure from Shackleton’s Endurance expedition, he quickly finds himself out of his depth. Armed only with his fists and his wits, Stubbs is an unusual protagonist for such an adventure – but the character works well, and Lovecraft fans who appreciate a British tale will find this one hard to put down. The real fun here, however, is in the details. Hambling is obviously familiar with the history of early Antarctic exploration and the intricacies of HPL’s short novel – and uses both to good effect. Recommended for those in search of a “ripping yarn” with some thought behind it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Lovecraftian Novella. By spleendingo “The Elder Ice” is actually based somewhat on the arctic expeditions of real world explorer Ernest Shackleton, who led three expeditions to the frozen tundra back in his day. But the author has taken the mundane and turned it into something scary as hell and straight from the twisted depths of a Lovecraftian nightmare.The main character, Harry Stubbs, is an ex boxer. A lug. Highly trained in the fighting sciences but finds himself working for a law firm as an errand boy of the “do what it takes to get it done” variety. In this assignment, he is tasked with tracking down what he believes to be a treasure from an arctic expedition. His nature is one of keeping his head down and simply getting the job done. His only goal is to find what he is told to find and bring it back to his boss to fulfill his obligation.Harry is a no nonsense, get to the point kind of guy. The people he encounters while trying to find this “treasure” are not so much. The more he talks to them, the more it becomes obvious there is something more than just a physical treasure involved. And this is where it gets terrifying. But in the authors hands, Harry Stubbs feels a lot deeper than just being a stooge. “The Elder Ice” is fantastic at fleshing out the characters and giving them layers of food for thought.The creatures he encounters and the things they are capable of in “The Elder Ice” will give you some sleepless nights and fully live up to the great works of Mr. Lovecraft. Unspeakable monstrosities that defy explanation are described in grisly detail to ensure you don’t leave disappointed.I absolutely love the style of writing used in “The Elder Ice”. The story is set in the 1920’s and the author has nailed the conversational tones and attitudes of the times. And it’s the conversations between characters that give them a fully fleshed out feel and makes you feel like you know them. I also like how the author explores each person fully and yet never gets redundant with unnecessary asides.“The Elder Ice” feels a lot longer than the 196 pages would assume. You’ll get lost in this world and characters. And, if you’ve ever read a Lovecraft book, you’ll feel right at home…..and scared! I recommend you click the picture above and get your copy now through Amazon. It’s only $1.49 which is a BARGAIN! Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A splendid way to idle away a few hours By Matthew T. Carpenter Well, this was an unexpected delight.I have obtained some titles by David Hambling for my library but they languished in my to-be-read stack, specifically Shadows from Norwood. I was looking for something to idle away an hour or two, and The Elder Ice caught my eye. I didn't even read the blurb, just sat in my favorite chair and cracked open the book. I was so captivated, I read it all in one sitting.Here are some details about the book. The page count is 128, and note the size is 5.8 x 0.3 x 8.3 .With the large-ish font and the typesetting, it ends up being a very quick read, maybe more a novella than novel. It was printed by Lulu, so maybe it's self-published? I saw maybe 1-2 scattered typographical errors. The cover photo is a frozen cave, which is sort of misleading as the whole of the action takes place in London. Also I saw no attribution of a photographer or artists. For the quality, the price isn't too bad.Ex-boxer Harry Stubbs is investigating the estate of Ernest Shackleton for a law firm, attempting to recover any property that might allow his estate's creditors get some of the money they're owed. It turns out Shackleton may have discovered an artifact under the ice, hinting at an ancient civilization, an object that provides evidence of earth's previous masters, has enormous powers and could be worth millions of pounds. Stubbs interviews Shackleton's friends and family, and attempts to track down his goings on in London, as things get weirder and more dangerous.First of all, I really liked this book. The prose sparkles, and the characters come alive under the author's pen. Clearly Mr. Hambling did his research about Shackleton. Even if we are never on the ice ourselves, we get a sense of it through those who were. There is use of themes familiar to readers of "At the Mountains of Madness" but this is in no way a direct usage of that mythology. Think of it more like he took the basic premise of Lovecraft, modified it to suit his needs, and then used that more as deep background than as a key plot point. Anyway, who cares? I liked the characters, I enjoyed the plot and it all worked.I give The Elder Ice a warm recommendation. I am now going to start on Shadows from Norwood and I've ordered The Dulwich Horror. There is a Harry Stubbs sequel, Broken Meats, I have to look into. More please.
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