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Lucas Davenport searches the icy woods of rural Wisconsin for a brutal killer known only as the Iceman.
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Summary edit
It is a blistery cold winter in a small woodsy town in Wisconsin. Everyone knows everyone, and are shocked and frightened to learn of a brutally horrible murder. The cops are questioning and gathering evidence, and it all points to one man. But no one will believe the suspect is guilty. Enter... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Lucas Davenport: Main Character-Detective - known for getting his man - one way or another
- Iceman: Known only as the Iceman from early on as the killer, but unidentified
- Weather Karkinnen: Doctor who may be the next victim
- Sheldon (Shelly) Carr: The local sheriff and official head of the investigation
- Gene Climpt: One of the special team of law enforcement investigators brought in to assist Davenport; child died from scalding; wife committed suicide
- Jim Harper: 7th grade boy and early victim of the Iceman; son of Russ Harper
- Henry Lacey: Ojibway County deputy sheriff
- Rev Philip Bergen: Priest at All Souls church
- Curt Domeier: Milwaukee, PD officer
- Bobby McLain: Milwaukee resident who may hold the key to much sought-after photograph
- Frank Lacourt: An early victim of the Iceman, along with his wife and daughter; 45 year old Indian; security guard at Eagle Casino
- Dick Westrom: A fireman
- Claudia LaCourt: early murder victim; wife of Frank; teacher's aide
- Duane Helper: A fireman
- Russ Harper: Add a description of this character.
- Rosie Harris: Blond haired girl's sister
- John Mueller: fellow student of Lisa
- Tod Crane: Lab chief
- Zeke: McLain's 'business' associate; teacher at vocational school
- Lisa LaCourt: Claudia and Frank's daughter; murder victim
- Mark Harris: yellow haired girl's brother
- Arne Bruun: Police deputy assigned to guard Weather
- Andy Schoenecker: cohort of Harper; husband of Judy; bookkeeper
- Doug: cohort of Harper
- Dick Westrom: Fireman
- Judy Schoenecker: cohort of Harper; wife of Andy
- Corinne Cameron
- Bob and Dan Jones: Grant Junior HS principal and journalist; brothers
- Adam
- Russell Hinks & Dustin Bane: twin deputies; aka Rusty and Dusty
- Helen Arris: Police station office Manager
- Ginny Harris: 14 year old girl
- Jeannie Perkins: married love interest of Carr
- Joe: Bergen's AA sponsor
- George: county assessor
- Donny Riley: retired mail carrier; deceased wife
- Bob Dell: sawmill worker
- Darrell Anderson: owner of Stone Hawk Resort
- Elle Kruger: aka Sister Mary Joseph; friend of Davenport
- Carl Snyder: burglary specialist called into case from Minneapolis police department
- Lansley & Tolsen: FBI advance agents
Organizations edit
- Ojibway Action Line: Sexual abuse hot line
First Sentence edit
The wind whistled down the frozen run of Shasta Creek, between the blacker-than-black walls of pine.
Table of Contents edit
31 Chapters
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 23 in Lucas Davenport. (standard series)
Preceded by Silent Prey, and followed by Night Prey.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Sandford (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Richard Ferrone (Narrator) - reader of audio cassette edition
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: March-1993
ISBN: 978-0399138157
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: March-1993
ISBN: 978-0399138157
Page Count: 336
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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