The descent audiobook by jeff long, boyd gaines official. This writer, anyway, benefited from a world of other peoples ideas. This novel is not only about the conquest to defeat mt. This is what is readily available within the pages of a jeff long novel from the heights of the himalayas to the depths of the earth, the human spirit is a force to be reckoned with. There are so many story lines occurring throughout the pages of this book that it is hard to stay with it. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The descent hadals, book 1 by jeff long fantastic fiction. Long is an experienced climber, and rock climbing often manifests in his writing many of his stories include plot elements that rely heavily on religious history or popular perceptions of religious events. Penned by the author of bestseller attitude is everything, jeff kellers the winning attitude focuses on. On the cover of the book someone writes it is a page burner this is still too weak a characterization of what this novel really is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In fact, ive read a lot of jeff long s other stories, and all of them ive read so far particularly year zero are good stuff. Acknowledgments it is a fairy tale that writers are recluses quietly cohabiting with their muse. The descent is a 2005 british adventure horror film written and directed by neil marshall. Download descent of demons or read online here in pdf or epub. The 2005 film of the same name contains similar plot elements, but was not based on the book. The descent is a 1999 sciencefictionhorror novel by american author jeff long focusing on the discovery and exploration of an extensive labyrinth of tunnels and passages stretching throughout the subsurface of the entire world, inhabited by several species of alternatelyevolved troglobitic hominids who have adapted to their underground condition. Unlike most books that fall into the category of page turner, this one also falls in the category of writing so good you cant even believe it. It describes the discovery and exploration of an extensive labyrinth of tunnels. Everest, it is about the strength of the human spirit. Pdf the descent book by jeff long free download 572 pages.
Lorenzo carcaterra, author of sleepers and apaches jeff long keeps the pages turning at a feverish pace and creates a world so vivid that we are compelled to follow him to the gates of hell. With the descent, jeff long has delivered what is bound to be this summers really hot read. Utilize the advanced technology that human creates today to discover guide the descent, by jeff long conveniently. I found the descent on day while i was deployed and bored. A novel jeff long writer this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the descent.
Everest 10 climbers come to grips with their weaknesses and strengths. The bgrade pulp horror movie of the same name bears no relation to jeff long s novel. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Free download or read online the descent pdf epub book. A very long book, but interesting, i am still glad that i bought it at a used book sale instead of paying full price. Will there ever be a third book in the descent series by jeff long. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the descent descent series book 1. A pageturner for thinking people, the descent is equal parts ray bradbury and robert stone, michael crichton and t. It continues the first books exploration of the dark subterranean world populated by the brutal hominid offshoot homo hadalis. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Humans discover these people in a series of unrelated events and find themselves making forages into the earth to rid the world of these savages and claim a new.
This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on the descent. The descent hadals, book 1 by jeff long book cover, description, publication history. Buy this book the premise of this millennial thriller is as. The first edition of the novel was published in 1999, and was written by jeff long. The descent by jeff long 1999, hardcover for sale online ebay. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the descent. The descent is a 1999 sciencefictionhorror novel by american author jeff long focusing on the discovery and exploration of an extensive labyrinth of tunnels and passages stretching throughout the subsurface of the entire world, inhabited by several species of alternatelyevolved troglobitic hominids who have adapted to their underground. The rest of the book s great too, but wow does it start with a bang. That said, the book wasnt without its usual tremblay issues, where some of the dialogue and characters actions felt clunky or forced or misused. After suffering a horrendous beating, black goes home.
The first chapter of the descent is one of the most incredible and horrifying and awesome novel openings ive ever read. Find the complete the descent book series by jeff long. This is the kind of modern highoctane thriller that i was craving for. The descent was the first book that i read by jeff long. This is a fan site for the 1999 novel by jeff long titled the descent and its sequel, deeper. The descent is a novel by former journalist jeff long. But initially, we will certainly ask you, just how much do you love to check out a book the descent, by jeff long does it consistently till coating. In this novel, long tells the story of a newly discovered race of people, the hadals, who live in the depths of the earth. Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin. Jeff long born 24 november 1951 is an american writer. Combining the scientific precision of the andromeda strain with the intensity of classic adventure epics, jeff long takes readers on a riveting voyage through the rubble of. Jeff long has 17 books on goodreads with 25129 ratings. The descent is a great novel and jeff long is to be congratulated.
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The book starts off fast and rarely slows down, and for the first half of the book i was riveted. This darkly offbeat novel opens with the narrator, wallace black, as the target of the school bullys violence. Jeff long has delivered what is bound to be this summers really hot read. Sep 14, 2000 buy the descent new edition by jeff long isbn. Will there ever be a third book in the descent series by jeff. The characters are incredibly dynamic, and i just fell in love with ike and ally. The descent is a 1999 science fictionhorror novel by american author jeff long. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The premise of this millennial thriller is as audacious as it is problematic. The descent descent series book 1 kindle edition by long, jeff. Will there ever be a third book in the descent series by.
But author jeff long pulls them off because he writes with clarity, authority and a great deal of vivid and specific detail. Deeper is a 2007 novel by jeff long and is the sequel to his 1999 novel, the descent. The descent by jeff long 2001, paperback, reprint for sale. I finished the book 6 hours after picking it up because it was just fantastic. They come to understand about morality and the things that are truly important in this life. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. It is such an obvious attempt to ripoff this author its.
He is a veteran climber and traveler in the himalayas and has worked as a stonemason, journalist, historian, screenwriter, and elections supervisor for bosnia. It describes the discovery and exploration of an extensive labyrinth of tunnels and passages stretching throughout the earths upper mantle, found to be inhabited by a malicious species of alternatelyevolved troglofauna hominids. He is a veteran climber and traveler in the himalayas and has worked as a stonemason, journalist, historian, screenwriter, and elections supervisor for bosnias first democratic election. Jul 25, 20 the descent is a great novel and jeff long is to be congratulated. The descent descent series book 1 kindle edition by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the descent. In the kalahari desert, a nun unearths evidence of a protohuman species and a deity called olderthanold. In a novel set in the majestic himalayas, ten men and two women brave th. See all books authored by jeff long, including the descent, and deeper, and more on thriftbooks. Lorenzo carcaterra, author of sleepers and apaches the descent is simply the best horror novel since ghost story, and, on pure literary merit, it could even be called a masterpiece. In a cave in the himalayas, a guide discovers a selfmutilated body with a warning.
Please click button to get descent of demons book now. I found i could not finish his next book, year zero. It is not that the book was bad, quite the contrary it was really interesting. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. The descent by jeff long is one of the best novels ive ever read. The 2005 film of the same name contains similar plot elements, but was not based on the book series and is unrelated. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 572 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The descent novel above the descent abovestyle background. I reread this book every couple of years and it never fails to give me a thrill. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
I first read his work when i read his superb novel, the descent. The film follows six women who, having entered a cave system, struggle to survive against the humanoid creatures inside. I love this book so much that ive read it 3 times in the past 10 years. Jeff long is his imaginative and disturbing novel the descent, explores the existence of a labrynthine underworld inhabited by horned, gargoyle like, devilish humanoids called homo hadalis hadals. It continues the first book s exploration of the dark subterranean world populated by the brutal hominid offshoot homo hadalis. Throughout the novel there are terrible things, unthinkable torture, mass graves, thoughtless. Hadals had through the centuries, lured humans underground to serve as slaves, breeding stock, chattel and food. The descent is daringly plotted and full of surprises from start to finish. I was looking forward to my first jeff long book, but it was largely a disappointment.
Descent om by jeff long, 97805151758, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. I mean, i honestly havent enjoyed a horror novel as much as i enjoyed this one in a long time. Nathan lee, the thief of bones, comes facetoface with men made from the very relics he looted, one of whom claims to be jesus christ, but may also be patient zero. Jeff long is the new york times bestselling author whose novels include the wall, the reckoning in development with reese witherspoon at type a productions, year zero, and the descent.