Ararat (novel)
Ararat is a 2017 horror novel by Christopher Golden.
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 |
Synopsis
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
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
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
- "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.