Antarctica is the coldest, most isolated place on earth. Luke Searle, maverick glaciologist, has made it his home. But soon his survival skills will be tested to the limit by a ruthless mercenary who must win at any cost.

The white continent is under attack. The Australian team is being hunted down. Can Luke stay alive long enough to raise the alarm? Can he avert a global catastrophe?

The countdown has begun. T minus 5 days, 2 hours and 53 minutes . . .

Praise for L. A. Larkin:

''Delivers action and intrigue in spades'' Peter James

''Action that hits like an ice-pick in the back of the head'' John Birmingham

''The stakes are high and the thrills are as plentiful as the ice in this well-crafted thriller'' Herald Sun

''Taut and pacey, a thriller for our times. Larkin starts at a frantic pace and doesn''t stop'' Bunty Avieson