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Terminal Freeze

Jeff Ayers – Library Journal: In Child's latest (after his last solo effort, Deep Storm), scientists studying the effects of climate change in the Arctic Circle find frigid temperatures-and something more. While exploring an ice cave, the group uncovers the remains of a frozen saber-toothed tiger. When documentary filmmakers learn of the find, they come up north to record the discovery for a television special; then, the director has the bold idea to thaw the creature out on live TV for a ratings grab. When one of the scientists realizes that their discovery is bigger than the big cat, he tries to stop the unveiling, but the director is thinking of awards rather than everyone's well-being. Child excels in creating strong characters, isolating them, and forcing them to overcome impossible odds. Readers will be reminded of the film The Thing, but this book has more hard science to back up the chaos. Highly recommended for all public libraries.