Description
In 1845, the HMS Terror embarks on the Franklin Expedition as part of an ambitious, scientifically-backed quest to discover the legendary Northwest Passage—only to become trapped in the Arctic's crushing ice and endless darkness. As the crew of 126 men battles starvation, scurvy, and dwindling supplies across a second brutal winter, they face a far more sinister threat: an unseen predator stalking them through the frozen wasteland, clawing relentlessly at their ships. When expedition leader Sir John Franklin dies under mysterious circumstances, Captain Francis Crozier assumes command and leads the desperate survivors on a harrowing journey across the ice, guided by an enigmatic Inuit woman whose true role in their fate remains shrouded in mystery. Blending meticulous historical detail with spine-tingling horror, Dan Simmons crafts a masterwork of suspense that transforms a real-world tragedy into an unforgettable tale of survival against impossible odds. The Terror is a chilling exploration of human endurance, the power of nature, and the terrifying unknown that lurks in the world's most desolate places.
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paperback
Little, Brown
Published Jan 8, 2007
784 pages
ISBN: 9780316017442
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First Published
2007
Language
en
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