Review: I’ll See You Under the Ice by Robert Bryndza

Review of the book “I’ll See You Under the Ice” by Robert Bryndza. (Erika Foster Series 1)

“I’ll See You Under the Ice” is the first book in the Erika Foster series by British writer Robert Bryndza. This crime novel follows Detective Erika Foster’s investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old girl named Andrea Douglas-Brown in a lake in a London park.

I’ll See You Under the Ice is a police thriller that has conquered more than a million readers around the world. Its author, Robert Bryndza, introduces us to Inspector Erika Foster, a brave and determined woman who faces a chilling case: the murder of a young woman whose body has been found under the ice of a lake in London.

Erika Foster will not have an easy time solving the mystery, as she will have to deal with her own personal traumas, media pressure and resistance from her superiors. Furthermore, she will soon discover that the victim is not the only woman who has been murdered in a similar way, and that there is a dangerous serial killer lurking in the shadows.

Robert Bryndza offers us a fast-paced novel, full of twists and surprises, that keeps us in suspense from the first to the last page. With agile and enveloping prose, the author immerses us in the mind of the protagonist and the criminal, creating an atmosphere of tension and suspense that gives the reader no respite.

I’ll See You Under the Ice is the first book in the Erika Foster series, which has six installments to date. If you like thrillers with a well-constructed plot, complex and charismatic characters and a frenetic pace, don’t miss this novel that will make you feel the cold of ice on the back of your neck.

The plot begins with a shocking introduction that narrates the moment when the victim’s body is discovered under the ice. From that moment on, the author manages to maintain the reader’s interest thanks to a well-constructed plot full of unexpected twists.

Detective Erika Foster, the protagonist of the story, is a strong and charismatic character. Bryndza manages to bring it to life through a complex personality and a life story marked by a personal tragedy, which makes her vulnerable and, at the same time, determined to solve the case.

As the investigation progresses, Detective Erika Foster discovers that the victim had secrets and had also been dating one of her coworkers. All of this complicates the investigation and makes the case even more intriguing.

The plot is full of surprises, making it difficult to guess who the murderer is. In addition, Bryndza handles the timing and emotions of the characters very well, which makes reading fluid and exciting.

On the other hand, the author also manages to capture the London environment and the dynamics of work in the police very well. The secondary characters, although they are not as developed as Detective Foster, have an important role in the plot and provide added value to the story.

In short, “I’ll See You Under the Ice” is an excellent police thriller that manages to keep the reader in suspense until the end. The protagonist, Erika Foster, is a very well-constructed character and the plot is full of unexpected twists that make reading exciting and entertaining. Definitely, a recommended book for lovers of the genre.