The 2005 film of the same name contains similar plot elements, but was not based on the book. His seven novels include the descent, year zero, and the. Apr 08, 2009 what is the third book in the descent trilogy by jeff long called. But author jeff long pulls them off because he writes with clarity, authority and a great. I say trashy adventure novels with love and affection, by the way. There is currently an audio book version of the descent on cassette but im not sure how many people still have cassette players, in their cars or otherwise. I found the descent on day while i was deployed and bored. Will there ever be a third book in the descent series by jeff. Jan 06, 2015 listen to descent audiobook by tim johnston. Audiobook audio book the descent jeff long boyd gaines jeff long. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 572 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Jeff long confirmed in 2015 that a third book is in the works, but he did not indicate a title or an expected time to completion. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read.
The descent descent series book 1 kindle edition by long, jeff. Will there ever be a third book in the descent series by. It continues the first book s exploration of the dark subterranean world populated by the brutal hominid offshoot homo hadalis. The courtlands are taking a last summer vacation before their daughter begins college. Jun 06, 2018 that said, the descent is a fun book, as long as you dont let yourself get bogged down by certain ridiculous science aspects. His seven novels include the descent, year zero, and the reckoning.
He is a veteran climber and traveler in the himalayas and ha. I liked descent somewhat better because deeper gets a little gory for my taste towards the end less action and more plot would have done the last third of the book good but the book is still an absolute recommendation. This is the type of book that you cant wait to read, and you dont want it to end. The descent is a 1999 science fictionhorror novel by american author jeff long.
The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. The 2005 film of the same name contains similar plot elements, but was not based on the book series and. The first edition of the novel was published in 1999, and was written by jeff long. The descent in tibet, while guiding trekkers to a holy mountain, ike crockett discovers a bottomless cave.
The descent is a 1999 science fiction horror novel by american author jeff long. When his lover disappears, ike pursues her into the depths of the earthin a leper colony. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The premise is that theres a reason most human cultures see the underworld in religion as a place of darkness full of evil creatures who look like demons. The descent book by jeff long 5 available editions half. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the descent descent series book 1. Buy this book the premise of this millennial thriller is as. The descent book by jeff long 5 available editions. This writer, anyway, benefited from a world of other peoples ideas. To be honest, i would probably have rated the descent a five star, had i only read it when i was 14 and eager for over the top adventures with scariest monsters and extensive bloodshed. This is the kind of modern highoctane thriller that i was craving for.
Jeff long has created a horrifying, evil world, replete with satan and mutated humanlike creatures who battle against the humans who travel into this realm, accidentally or purposely. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Free download or read online the descent pdf epub book. Written by tim johnston, audiobook narrated by xe sands, r. The descent ebook by jeff long 9780609607022 rakuten kobo. The descent is daringly plotted and full of surprises from start to finish. The descent descent series book 1 kindle edition by. Read the descent by jeff long available from rakuten kobo. The hadal zone how about an audible audiobook version. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It continues the first books exploration of the dark subterranean world populated by the brutal hominid offshoot homo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download the descent jeff long torrent or any other torrent from other ebooks direct download via magnet link. Deeper is a 2007 novel by jeff long and is the sequel to his 1999 novel, the descent. Perfect combination of action, characters you care about, interesting character connections, overall intriguing read. Jeff long confirmed in 2015 that a third book is in the works, but he did not indicate a title. A very long book, but interesting, i am still glad that i bought it at a used book sale instead of paying full price. This is a fan site for the 1999 novel by jeff long titled the descent and its sequel, deeper. I was looking forward to my first jeff long book, but it was largely a disappointment.
He is a veteran climber and traveler in the himalayas and has worked as a stonemason, journalist, historian, screenwriter, and elections supervisor for bosnia. The followup deeper continues the story on the same level. Sep 24, 2017 scix and michael look at the descent by jeff long. Excellent adventure, descriptive scenes, i felt like i was there. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The descent audiobook by jeff long, boyd gaines official. Jeff long has climbed in yosemite, colorado, the alps, and the himalayas. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Overall, i enjoyed the book, and the only reason i even thought the ending wasnt. It is not that the book was bad, quite the contrary it was really interesting.
The descent by jeff long read by boyd gaines audiobook. This was not a poets inferno in a book that could be put back on the shelf. 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. Pdf the descent book by jeff long free download 572 pages. The descent was the first book that i read by jeff long. Sep 14, 2000 buy the descent new edition by jeff long isbn. Jeff long has delivered what is bound to be this summers really hot read. But when caitlin and her younger brother, sean, go up the mountain for an. A very long book, but interesting, i am still glad that i bought it at a used book sale instead of paying full price it is not that the book was bad, quite. 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. I finished the book 6 hours after picking it up because it was just fantastic. In fatal descent, journalist and aviation expert jeff wise travels to lubitzs hometown in germany and pieces together a definitive and haunting portrait of the killer and the system he betrayed, revealing in. Boyd gainess deep tones and sonorous narration take the listener into this sunless world as ike crockett. It describes the discovery and exploration of an extensive labyrinth of tunnels and passages stretching throughout the.
Shortly after reaching cruise altitude, a 27yearold first officer named andreas lubitz locked the captain out of the cockpit, took control of the plane, and deliberately caused its descent. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Im been listen the audiobook, of the descent by jeff long, and. Jeff long has 18 books on goodreads with 25202 ratings. Lorenzo carcaterra, author of sleepers and apaches the descent is simply the best horror novel since ghost story, and, on pure. He has worked as a journalist, historian, travel guide, and stone mason. Another of jeffs books, the wall, has an audible version, but not the descent, and conversion of the original audiobook. Perhaps, i will come back to this book at some point, but i am onto a new book that is far more interesting in the first few pages than descent was in first few chapters. The descent has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lorenzo carcaterra, author of sleepers and apaches the descent is simply the best horror novel since ghost.
The story showed little momentum and promise and i realized i was simply continuing only because i dont like to give up. In fatal descent, journalist and aviation expert jeff wise travels to lubitzs hometown in germany and pieces together a definitive and haunting portrait. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Jul 28, 2017 this video explains the crawler creatures in the 2 movies the descent. This video explains the crawler creatures in the 2 movies the descent. 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. I finally gave up about a quarter of the way through. But author jeff long pulls them off because he writes with clarity, authority and a great deal of vivid and specific detail.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. To be honest, i would probably have rated the descent a five star, had i only read it when i was 14 and eager for over. Listen to an excerpt from the descent by jeff long and read by boyd gaines. Acknowledgments it is a fairy tale that writers are recluses quietly cohabiting with their muse. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the descent. The book was published in multiple languages including english. The ascent kept me on the edge of my seat, good main character development. 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.