Ararat (novel)

Ararat

Author	Christopher Golden
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

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

1. "Ararat by Christopher Golden". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
2. "a book review by Catherine Grant: Ararat". www.nyjournalofbooks.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
3. ARARAT | Kirkus Reviews.
4. "Ararat: A Novel | Washington Independent Review of Books". www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
5. "Review: 'Ararat' by Christopher Golden". Cemetery Dance Online. April 11, 2017. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
6. "2017 Bram Stoker Award® Winners & Nominees – The Bram Stoker Awards". Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
7. 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.
8. 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.