The Ice Harvest (novel)

The Ice Harvest is a crime noir novel written by Scott Phillips, published in 2000. Set in Wichita, Kansas, during Christmas Eve, the story follows Charlie Arglist, a lawyer, and Vic Cavanaugh, a strip club owner, after they steal $2.1 million from a local mob boss. The narrative details the consequences of their actions, including double-crosses, betrayals, and escalating violence. The book is known for its dark humor, cynical characters, and bleak depiction of the holiday season.

The novel was adapted into a film of the same name, released in 2005, starring John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton.