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A Chiller Case

Robert Bryndza's thriller novel, The Girl in the Ice , was compelling and riveting from the very first chapter. Initially, it was the cover of the novel that caught me eye, but the synopsis took full effect when I began reading the story. Taking place in London, lead detective Erika Foster pursues the case to find a serial killer who strangles their victims and disposes the bodies in areas of water. The novel is centered around a socialite--a young woman from a very influential, and suspicious, family. Foster has a habit of digging into the backgrounds of multiple characters throughout the story and ends up connecting a series of murders to establish a pattern of the serial killer. There are a number of characters and suspects introduced, making the reader decide which person to suspect even when the story is unfolding before their eyes. Foster has an appealing and relatable attitude, making her an ideal detective and character to sympathize with. Her backstory is explained and dis...