Террор | The Terror

The Terror

Дэн Симмонс, 2018

Overview

Dan Simmons' The Terror reimagines Sir John Franklin's ill-fated 1845 expedition to find the Northwest Passage. The novel blends historical fiction with supernatural horror, exploring the psychological and physical toll on the crew as their ships, HMS Terror and Erebus, become trapped in Arctic ice. As supplies dwindle and the men face starvation, scurvy, and the encroaching madness of isolation, a far more sinister threat emerges from the frozen landscape.

Something hunts them in the frigid darkness, a creature of immense power and unknown origin. This nameless terror stalks the ships, preying on the crew and turning their desperate struggle for survival into a nightmarish battle against both the elements and an unseen enemy. The novel delves into themes of survival, the limits of human endurance, and the clash between scientific ambition and the unforgiving forces of nature.

Who it's for

• Readers of historical fiction with a taste for the macabre.
• Fans of survival stories set in extreme environments.
• Those interested in the Franklin expedition and Arctic exploration.
• Readers who enjoy novels that blend genres, such as horror and adventure.
• Individuals fascinated by psychological thrillers and the exploration of human limits.

Key features

• Author: Dan Simmons
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 944
• Dimensions: 126x195 mm
• Weight: 964 grams
• ISBN: 9780857503916
• Published: 2018