What if Hell was a real place and it actually was inside the Earth? What if stories of the Devil and his minions were based on a second humanoid species as old as man himself living said bowels of the Earth?
I enjoyed The Descent immensely when I read it a couple of years ago. I like how myth turns into an unspeakable reality as the Devil and his people find they need to start coming above ground. Of course, these underground beings were already horribly real to those unfortunate enough to have previously made their acquaintance. Especially Ike, a captured mountain climber, who had been their totured slave for years. After he's rescued, he becomes a ruthless underground hunter. Or is he completely ruthless?
This book is not related to the frightening film of the same name, other than the subterranean themes.
I recommend this novel. I also enjoyed Year Zero, an ancient plague in modern times end of the world novel. The Wall and The Reckoning were also passable reads. All by the same author. The Descent was the best of the group in my opinion.
Anyone else have an opinion on Long's work?
I enjoyed The Descent immensely when I read it a couple of years ago. I like how myth turns into an unspeakable reality as the Devil and his people find they need to start coming above ground. Of course, these underground beings were already horribly real to those unfortunate enough to have previously made their acquaintance. Especially Ike, a captured mountain climber, who had been their totured slave for years. After he's rescued, he becomes a ruthless underground hunter. Or is he completely ruthless?
This book is not related to the frightening film of the same name, other than the subterranean themes.
I recommend this novel. I also enjoyed Year Zero, an ancient plague in modern times end of the world novel. The Wall and The Reckoning were also passable reads. All by the same author. The Descent was the best of the group in my opinion.
Anyone else have an opinion on Long's work?
