The Terror
Book description
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…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Terror as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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…
This novel is a gritty, realistic look at the crew of a ship attempting to voyage through the Arctic Circle in the 1800s. Soon, they are iced in, and something horrifying waits out in the tundra for them. Loved this book, the building tension, the detail of Dan Simmons’s writing – I could tell he really researched this book.
From Mark's list on horror set in the dead of winter.
Want books like The Terror?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Terror.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in survival, shipwrecks, and sea monsters?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about survival, shipwrecks, and sea monsters.