🕯️ Supernatural

Ararat

✍️ Christopher Golden
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$20.00
Temporarily out of stock

Currently unavailable

This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.

In stock now — readers of this book also loved:

The Pandora Room
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Christopher Golden
The Pandora Room
$24.00
81
John Dies at the End
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Jason Pargin
John Dies at the End
$20.00
86
Let the Right One in
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Let the Right One in
$20.00
86
The Death of Jane Lawrence
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence
$20.00
86
No One Gets Out Alive
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Adam Nevill
No One Gets Out Alive
$19.99
86
The Silence of the Lambs
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Thomas Harris
The Silence of the Lambs
$19.00
86
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A trapped group discovers a horned corpse inside Noah's Ark during a blizzard.

The plot centers on the discovery of a hidden vessel within Mount Ararat. A couple seeking shelter from an avalanche finds the entrance to this ancient ship. Their rescue team includes academics and film crew members who explore the interior. The central mystery involves a coffin containing a horned, misshapen body. The situation worsens as weather conditions isolate them thousands of meters up. The narrative explores the consequences of disturbing a sacred or cursed site. It combines elements of survival thriller with supernatural horror. The tension arises from both the environment and the entity within the ark.

Key Themes
Noah's Ark Mount Ararat horned cadaver
Literary Context

This work sits within the tradition of supernatural fiction and gothic horror. It references the biblical story of Noah's Ark and the geographical setting of Turkey. The narrative engages with legends surrounding the location of the ark on Mount Ararat.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Dan Simmons · H.P. Lovecraft · Stephen King
🕯️
Supernatural
🏛 St. Martin's Griffin 📅 2018 📖 320 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781250181343

📝 Description: Ararat

Christopher Golden presents a narrative where an adventure turns into a nightmare. A newly engaged couple climbing Mount Ararat in Turkey faces an avalanche that forces them into a massive cave. This cavern conceals an ancient, buried ship believed by many to be Noah's Ark. Later arrivals include scholars, archaeologists, and filmmakers who enter the vessel for the first time. They find an elaborate coffin within its recesses. Breaking it open reveals a misshapen cadaver with horns. A massive blizzard traps everyone on the remote mountain, but they are not alone. Golden qualifies this tale as one for fans of Dan Simmons' THE TERROR. The story draws on the tradition of the Noah's Ark legend and the setting of Turkish mountains. It blends supernatural fiction with gothic horror elements. The narrative focuses on the isolation of high-altitude survival and the terror of the unknown. Readers who enjoy claustrophobic settings and mythological horror will find this appealing. Those seeking historical non-fiction or light romance should look elsewhere. The book relies on atmosphere and suspense rather than scientific explanation.

💎 Our verdict on Ararat

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Golden delivers a potent blend of survival thriller and supernatural horror, effectively leveraging the imposing setting of Mount Ararat to generate tension. The narrative excels in creating a sense of inescapable dread as weather conditions isolate the group alongside the horned corpse discovery. While it relies heavily on atmosphere rather than intricate plotting, this approach successfully sustains suspense for genre enthusiasts. The book is best suited for readers who appreciate gothic elements and mythological horror over character-driven romance or historical accuracy. It stands as a solid entry in the tradition of isolated terror, providing a chilling experience that prioritizes mood and the fear of the unknown above all else.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy atmospheric survival horror and mythological dread will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those fascinated by the intersection of religious legend and cosmic terror, offering a tense exploration of isolation on Mount Ararat. The book suits fans of gothic fiction who prefer suspense and psychological fear over scientific explanation. Those seeking claustrophobic settings and supernatural threats trapped in blizzards will appreciate the focus on environmental hostility and ancient curses. It is ideal for audiences who like stories where disturbing sacred sites unleashes immediate, visceral terror rather than long-term historical drama.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Golden delivers a potent blend of survival thriller and supernatural horror, effectively leveraging the imposing setting of Mount Ararat to generate tension. The narrative excels in creating a sense of inescapable dread as weather conditions isolate the group alongside the horned corpse discovery. While it relies heavily on atmosphere rather than intricate plotting, this approach successfully sustains suspense for genre enthusiasts. The book is best suited for readers who appreciate gothic elements and mythological horror over character-driven romance or historical accuracy. It stands as a solid entry in the tradition of isolated terror, providing a chilling experience that prioritizes mood and the fear of the unknown above all else.

✍️ More books by this author Christopher Golden

The Ocean Dark
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Christopher Golden
The Ocean Dark
$20.00
81
Read →
The Ghosts Of Who You Were
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Christopher Golden
The Ghosts Of Who You Were
$18.00
81
Read →
The Ghosts Of Who You Were
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Christopher Golden
The Ghosts Of Who You Were
$29.00
83
Read →
Carry Me to My Grave
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Christopher Golden
Carry Me to My Grave
$29.00
81
Read →
The Ocean Dark
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
Christopher Golden
The Ocean Dark
$35.00
74
Read →
The Night Birds
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Christopher Golden
The Night Birds
$19.00
81
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher St. Martin's Griffin

Jinn
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Matthew B J Delaney
Jinn
$36.00
78
Read →
The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor: Parts 1 and 2
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Robert Kirkman
The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor: Parts 1 and 2
$36.00
81
Read →
Kill Switch
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jonathan Maberry
Kill Switch
$36.00
78
Read →
Dogs of War
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jonathan Maberry
Dogs of War
$37.99
81
Read →
Little Star
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Little Star
$36.00
86
Read →
A Book of Horrors
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Stephen Jones
A Book of Horrors
$31.99
86
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Pandora Room
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Christopher Golden
The Pandora Room
$24.00
81
Read →
Red Hands
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Christopher Golden
Red Hands
$49.99
81
Read →
John Dies at the End
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Jason Pargin
John Dies at the End
$20.00
86
Read →
Let the Right One in
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Let the Right One in
$20.00
86
Read →
The Death of Jane Lawrence
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence
$20.00
86
Read →
No One Gets Out Alive
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Adam Nevill
No One Gets Out Alive
$19.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist