A Grue of Ice Book

First published in 1962 by Collins, 'A Grue of Ice' (North American Viking Press title: The Disappearing Island) is Jenkins third sea novel. It tells the adventure story of the mysterious and illusive Thompson Island, which lies between Cape Town and Antarctica. Bruce Weatherby, the only man who knows its exact location, is not the only person interested in it. For Thompson Island contains rich deposits of a mineral which is used for rocket fuel. Sir Frederick Upton, a ruthless whaling tycoon, also knows of the island and its secret, and he needs Weatherby to guide him there. But when Weatherby discovers the true significance of Upton's plans he becomes involved in a life-and-death struggle with desperate men..and the savage elements. Thus the former commander of the British Naval forces based on Deception Island is taken aboard the factory ship "Antarctica". He is the key to unravelling the wartime mysteries involving Bouvet and Thompson Islands. Illustrated with a map. Geoffrey Jenkins is a South African writer who has written more than 16 novels, and 2 non-fiction titles. "Geoffrey Jenkins inspired my South Atlantic story - a superb action writer who also researches his work well." Wilbur Smith "Geoffrey Jenkins has the supreme gift of originality" Ian FlemingRead More