The Ice

Laline Paull, Fourth Estate, £12.99

Set in the near future, the action alternates between Britain and Norway as “very modern buccaneer” Sean Cawson pursues commercial success, while haunted by the accidental (was it?) death of his business partner, environmentally aware Tom Harding.

Much of the action takes place in a British coroner’s court. An engaging read.

OUR VERDICT 7/10