Tracking and monitoring on Ardecelle-a deep frozen planet far from any sign of civilization-should be straightforward for experienced researchers like Commander Bea Calder and her tough crew. Getting lost should never happen.With failing equipment and lost communications they need urgent help. Which is where Captain Arlon Stoddard and his crew should be able to help.But then, Ardecelle has a few surprises of its own.With death, danger and disaster, the Captain Arlon Stoddard stories have it all. "Ice Hunters" finds the captain and his crew focusing on a small important task the might just hold revelations for the whole of human occupied space.