The Terror is my first foray into the works of Dan Simmons, and it is an unforgettable experience.
In this novel, Simmons delves into the mysterious fate of Arctic explorer John Franklin and his crew, weaving a bone-chilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Terror in this story goes far beyond the lurking presence of whatever menacing creature is feeding in and around the ship Terror. Simmons masterfully captures the harrowing trials faced by Franklin and his crew, including the haunting specter of scurvy, the relentless isolation embedded in the ice for over three years, and the ever-present threat of polar bears.
The level of research Simmons undertakes to bring this historically-based novel to life is truly commendable.
As I turned the pages, I couldn't help but be captivated by the vivid descriptions and attention to detail, which made me feel as if I were standing on the deck of the Terror itself, engulfed in its eerie atmosphere — an unforgettable reading experience.
The men on board HMS Terror have every expectation of triumph. As part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, the first steam-powered vessels ever to search for the legendary Northwest Passage, they are as scientifically supported an enterprise as has ever set forth. As they enter a second summer in the Arctic Circle without a thaw, though, they are stranded in a nightmarish landscape of encroaching ice and darkness. Endlessly cold, with diminishing rations, 126 men fight to survive with poisonous food, a dwindling supply of coal, and ships buckling in the grip of crushing ice. But their real enemy is…
I loved Leon Uris's novelTrinity, which tells the story of Ireland's potato blight. That book has never left my memory. The Hungry Road brings Uris's novel back to memory with its account of the 1845 period.
It offers three perspectives: Mary Sullivan's dreams for a better future, Dr. Donovan's attempts to help the desperate and starving, and Father John Fitzpatrick, who finds his faith tested. Offering these complex and powerful characters, Conlon-McKenna brings the terror of this period to light. It is a great read!
The No.1 bestselling novel of the Great Irish Famine from one of Ireland's most beloved writers
Ireland's hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people.
1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan's dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruined crop. Refusing to give in to despair, she must use every ounce of courage and strength to protect her family as they fight to survive.
Dr Dan Donovan is Medical Officer to the Skibbereen Union. The arrival of 'The Hunger' soon brings starving…
This book is set in Barcelona in 1945. Daniel, the son of an antiquarian bookseller, becomes entranced with an author's work—only to discover someone is destroying every copy written.
This excellent read offers a story of murder, mystery, and a secret. Are you a devoted enough reader of literary excellence to go on such a dangerous journey to save another author's work?
I immediately purchased book 2, don't miss this one!
"The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero." -Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice)
"One gorgeous read." -Stephen King
Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer's son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julian Carax. But when he sets out to find the author's other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been…
Lillian Dove is forced to confront a past that she never knew existed when she enters a burning building to rescue a stranger. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the building and its arson attacks, she soon discovers that her own life is at stake.
With danger lurking around every corner, Lillian must piece together a sixty-year-old arson fire and its connection to present-day events in order to save herself and bring peace to the victims of the mysterious fires. Through her personal journey, Lillian Dove discovers a strength she never knew she had, and the courage to face her demons and the secrets of her own past.
