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Title The Abominable A Novel

Review

Embarking on a journey to the highest peaks of Mount Everest, I found myself engrossed in Dan Simmons’ thrilling tale, ‘The Abominable’. This chilling novel transports readers to the icy terrains of 1924, where the race to summit the world’s highest mountain is halted by a series of mysterious disappearances.

Fast forward to the following year, and our protagonists – a British poet, a young French guide, an American climber, and a tenacious female cousin of one of the missing climbers – find themselves embarking on their own attempt to reach the summit, all fueled by Lady Bromley’s unwavering belief that her son is still alive.

As they delve deeper into the treacherous terrain of Tibet and Everest itself, they are pursued by an unknown entity, sending their journey from a quest for glory to a fight for survival at 28,000 feet. The suspense builds as our characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the 1924 disappearances while battling the elements and this elusive threat.

Dan Simmons masterfully weaves together a tale of adventure, suspense, and mystery that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The Abominable is a testament to Simmons’ storytelling prowess, delivering a pulse-pounding read that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

  • A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of
  • The Terror
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  • 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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