The Abominable A Novel
The Abominable, a novel by Dan Simmons, is published by Little, Brown on December 2, 2014. This first edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English. Set against the backdrop of Mount Everest in 1924, the story follows a group of climbers as they attempt to reach the summit amidst the chilling mystery of the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. Funded by the grieving Lady Bromley, the climbers embark on a perilous journey that intertwines adventure with the haunting specter of loss.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of survival and the unknown as the climbers, including a British poet, a French guide, and an American idealist, confront both the physical challenges of high-altitude climbing and the ominous presence that seems to pursue them. As they ascend, the group grapples with the truth behind the 1924 disappearances, leading to revelations that are more terrifying than any mythical creature. The Abominable combines elements of action, adventure, and suspense, making it a notable addition to the genres of historical fiction and horror.
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ALA Reading List Award for History, Short List
A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of The Terror
It’s 1924 and the race to summit the world’s highest mountain has been brought to a terrified pause by the shocking disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine high on the shoulder of Mt. Everest. By the following year, three climbers — a British poet and veteran of the Great War, a young French Chamonix guide, and an idealistic young American — find a way to take their shot at the top. They arrange funding from the grieving Lady Bromley, whose son also disappeared on Mt. Everest in 1924. Young Bromley must be dead, but his mother refuses to believe it and pays the trio to bring him home.
Deep in Tibet and high on Everest, the three climbers — joined by the missing boy’s female cousin — find themselves being pursued through the night by someone . . . or something. This nightmare becomes a matter of life and death at 28,000 feet – but what is pursuing them? And what is the truth behind the 1924 disappearances on Everest? As they fight their way to the top of the world, the friends uncover a secret far more abominable than any mythical creature could ever be. A pulse-pounding story of adventure and suspense, The Abominable is Dan Simmons at his spine-chilling best.
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