The Abominable: A Novel by Dan Simmons (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Abominable by Dan Simmons A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of The Terror. Its 1924 and the race to summit the worlds 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 boys 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dan Simmons is the Hugo Award-winning author of several novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Olympos and The Terror. He lives in Colorado. Review "Dan Simmons is a giant among novelists."--Lincoln Child"I am in awe of Dan Simmons."--Stephen King"It has taken a great American writer to tell the most extraordinary story about Everest that I have ever read."--Nives Meroi Review Quote "It has taken a great American writer to tell the most extraordinary story about Everest that I have ever read."-- Nives Meroi Details ISBN0316198846 Author Dan Simmons Short Title ABOMINABLE Pages 688 Language English ISBN-10 0316198846 ISBN-13 9780316198844 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-12-02 Imprint Back Bay Books Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-12-02 NZ Release Date 2014-12-02 US Release Date 2014-12-02 UK Release Date 2014-12-02 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:88360123;

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