Ararat (novel)
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| Author | Christopher Golden |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Ben Walker |
| Genre | Horror, thriller |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | April 18, 2017 |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 978-1-250-11705-2 |
Ararat is a 2017 horror novel by Christopher Golden.
Synopsis
[edit]After an earthquake reopens a cave on Mount Ararat, revealing a ship that many researchers and treasure seekers identify as Noah's Ark. Inside, explorers uncover demonic opposition.
Reception
[edit]Ararat was well received by critics for its suspense and well developed characters.[1][2][3][4] Dave Simms of Cemetery Dance Publications wrote that "Golden's knack for intertwining sympathetic characters and the horrific with suspense begs for continued reading".[5] The book received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel in 2017.[6]
Adaptation
[edit]In 2019, AGC Television purchased the rights to produce a television series based on Ararat and its sequels.[7] The series was scheduled to begin production on a first season based on the book in late 2019.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ararat by Christopher Golden". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "a book review by Catherine Grant: Ararat". www.nyjournalofbooks.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ ARARAT | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Ararat: A Novel | Washington Independent Review of Books". www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Review: 'Ararat' by Christopher Golden". Cemetery Dance Online. April 11, 2017. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2017 Bram Stoker Award® Winners & Nominees – The Bram Stoker Awards". Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (February 5, 2019). "AGC Television Plots Series From Christopher Golden's Ben Walker Book Franchise". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 5, 2019). "AGC Television to Adapt Christopher Golden's Ben Walker Novels". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.