Hammond Innes' "The Blue Ice" (Fontana Verlag) is a thriller set in the treacherous environment of the Arctic. It likely centers around the dangers and suspense inherent in exploring or working in this unforgiving landscape, possibly involving perilous weather conditions, icy landscapes, and perhaps a mystery or suspenseful plot involving characters struggling for survival or uncovering a secret. The "blue ice" itself, a specific type of glacial ice, probably plays a crucial role in the story's setting and possibly its plot. The Fontana Verlag edition is simply a specific publication of the book by that publisher.