Into the Drowning Deep
An exploration of ancient sea horrors and human curiosity.
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:16th Nov '17
Should be back in stock very soon
A new crew investigates the mysterious disappearance of the Atargatis in Into the Drowning Deep, revealing terrifying secrets lurking beneath the ocean's surface.
In Into the Drowning Deep, Mira Grant crafts a chilling narrative centered around the ill-fated voyage of the Atargatis, a ship that set sail seven years ago to explore the depths of the Mariana Trench. Tasked with filming a mockumentary, the crew intended to bring ancient sea creatures of legend to life. However, their mission ended in tragedy when the ship vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that continues to haunt those who dare to remember.
Now, a fresh crew is assembled to uncover the truth behind the Atargatis's disappearance. As they delve into the abyss, they are confronted with the terrifying realization that the ocean conceals horrors beyond their imagination. The narrative unfolds with an atmosphere of suspense and dread, as the team grapples with the unknown and the possibility that what lies beneath is no mere myth.
Mira Grant's Into the Drowning Deep is not only a tale of survival but also a commentary on humanity's insatiable curiosity about the ocean's depths. With vivid descriptions and a gripping plot, readers are taken on a journey that explores themes of fear, exploration, and the consequences of uncovering secrets best left undisturbed. This novel promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the truth about the dark depths of the sea.
Visceral . . . irresistible . . . a claustrophobic, deep-sea terror tale that will leave readers glad to be safely on dry land * KIRKUS *
Thoroughly enjoyable in the way that watching The Thing or Jaws is - and you'll definitely remember it next time you're considering a dip in the ocean * SFX *
Grant's protagonists are as compelling as ever . . . and a surprisingthird-act twist . . . will have readers clamoring for another installment * RT BOOK REVIEWS *
Grant's skillfully crafted story combines science, horror, and mystery into a gripping novel of terror on the sea. Readers will never look at mermaids in the same way again * LIBRARY JOURNAL *
Mira Grant masterfully ratchets the tension up and down, holding readers firmly in her grip as the mysterious and the monstrous collide. Stirring up a chilling, claustrophobic undercurrent in the dark world of unexplored deeps, Grant keeps a firm grip on the wheel as the story turns its bow into rougher water . . . A delicious dive for readers with an appetite for original oceanic horror. * BOOKPAGE *
This book kept me reading long into the night, giggling at its gleeful push-pull embrace of B-movie horror tropes even as I gripped the pages tight * BARNES AND NOBLE BLOG *
What this author does so well is create a group of characters and makes you care about them - their hopes and dreams . . . then she throws them against a wall over and over again and makes them bleed . . . Cleverly drawn monsters that will visit you in your dreams. Descriptively speaking this is brilliant, brilliant stuff . . . Highly recommended * LIZ LOVES BOOKS *
I was entertained and enraptured from the first page to the last. Also, I will now NEVER go swimming or sailing anywhere near the Mariana Trench * BOOK RIOT *
Engrossing and adrenaline-fueled...with blood-soaked scares that balance thought-provoking philosophical dilemmas * SHELF AWARENESS *
ISBN: 9780356508108
Dimensions: 197mm x 127mm x 31mm
Weight: 340g
496 pages