Long is an experienced climber, and rock climbing often manifests in his writing. Jeff long is the new york times bestselling author whose novels include the wall, the reckoning, year zero, and the descent. Mar 18, 2015 based in colorado, long is an experienced climber who is currently visiting canmore for the release of his most recent book. Long s book, the descent, many years ago and still consider it my goto whenever anyone asks what my favorite book was. See all books authored by jeff long, including the descent, and deeper, and. The characters are incredibly dynamic, and i just fell in love with ike and ally. Unfortunately, i did not think the reader and his accents were a good match for the book and characters. From the new york times bestselling author, jeff long, winner of the 1993 boardman tasker prize for mountain literature for the ascent and of the 2006 banff mountain book festival grand prize for the wall, comes too.
The descent jeff long free ebooks in the genres you love. The ascent by jeff long meet your next favorite book. A novel 1992 1st ed hardcover dj fine signed by jeff long 2 copies available long, jeff. Long is an experienced climber, and rock climbing often manifests in his writing many of his stories include plot elements that rely heavily on religious history or popular perceptions of religious events. The descent by jeff long is one of the best novels ive ever read. Bk884a5393 the ascent novel jeff long 1992 1st ed hardcover dj fine multiple copies available not signed by long, jeff price. Desent is just one of those books that does not have a real ending. The ascent is an astonishing novel, a darkly brilliant tale haunted by the ominous yet charged with hope and beauty david roberts, author of moment of doubt an unbelievably powerful story. The wall novel 2006 1st ed hardcover dj fine multiple copies available signed by jeff long by. The fourth and fifth books of the antarktos saga will finish both story lines. Jan 01, 2004 so i started this book knowing that id read mr. Praised by actionadventure and thriller greats such as. In a novel set in the majestic himalayas, ten men and two women brave th. I guess it wont be released until end of this month march.
This is what is readily available within the pages of a jeff long novel from the heights of the himalayas to the depths of the earth, the human spirit is a force to be reckoned with. By closing this banner or continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. Author of a previous novel, angels of light, he lives in boulder, colorado. Saga includes all five books in the series descent, pursuit, ascent. 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 most substantial piece in this edition is an excerpt from jeff longs upcoming book, angels of. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I think jeff long came of age as a fiction writer with the ascent. The rock and ice ascent article by jeff long is really good. The ascent novel jeff long 1992 1st ed hardcover dj fine multiple copies available not signed by. You know, they say who ever they are that you should hook the reader with a clever or attentiongrabbing opening sentence that will keep them reading all the way until the end. Sep 21, 2020 in leper chai, which ran in ascent 2020, jeff long tells the story about a longago expedition on makalu that led to a stint in a nepali jail. If you can get over the english fake texan accent i say listen to the book, otherwise just read it. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
The book begins with the frighteningly realistic fall of a climber, and it never lets up its suspenseful pace and ominous tone from that point onward. The first book, descent, takes place twenty years before antarktos rising and the third book, ascent, merges to the two story lines. New york times bestselling author jeff long angels of light, empires of bones, the descent, year zero, the ascent, and the reckoning has done that to absolute perfection in his latest effort, a nightmarishly fascinating thriller entitled the wall. After reading jeff long s last book, year zero, i ordered this book right away. Quotes by jeff long every time he moved, with every breath he took, it seemed the man was carried along by iridescent orange and black wings. The melodrama and suspense that weighed down long s previous climbing novel, angels of light 1987, are jettisoned for a story of an american assault on mt. The book is in very good condition clean black boards and bright gold lettering on spine with some minor wear to the dust jacket, which is not price clipped rubbing and creasing to edges, bumping to corners, curling especially to bottom edges. Sinotibetan politics and the echoes of an old climbing disaster are the primary outside complications in this starkly realistic climbing adventure. Jeff long, himself a veteran climber, based this story on his own experiences in the himalayas.
Reuniting with his former climbing partner to recreate their ascent of the worlds greatest monolith, hugh. The ascent is an astonishing novel, a darkly brilliant tale haunted by the ominous yet charged with hope and beauty david roberts, author of moment of doubt. And sometimes, a few calm moments, a long walk, or a good cup of coffee. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Jeff long has the ability to fuse the natural and supernatural without going over the top, but still capture the readers imagination. Author of the descent, the wall, year zero, outlaw, the reckoning, deeper, the ascent, empire of bones. 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. Ive written about jeff long before, especially about the wonderful scary book the descent, which by the way the movie sucks and isnt anything like the book. The british writers first book weaves an account of a so. The treacherous dark side of mount everest is the setting for this highstakes adventure, the story of ten men and two women who pit themselves against the ultimate. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Author jeff long, a veteran climber himself, includes many details about the mechanics and equipment of rock climbing, as well as the hazards, both physical and mental, that can endanger a climber. The ascent book by jeff long 3 available editions half. Ascent article leper chai, by jeff long, nominated for.
I paid full price at borders for the hardback version of the wall by jeff long. First uk edition, first print hardback of the ascent, by jeff long and published by headline book publishing plc in 1992. Jeff long has delivered what is bound to be this summers really hot read. This isnt an endall, beall best ever ranking and we ignored. Id begun to question, though, if that book was really that good, or if it was just a matter of me reading it at a point in my life where it really resonated with me. Jeff long wins best mountaineering article for ascent story. Deeper is a 2007 novel by jeff long and is the sequel to his 1999 novel, 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. Ronald malfis the ascent if you havent read his books, you simply must. The descent is a 1999 science fictionhorror novel by american author jeff long. I love this book so much that ive read it 3 times in the past 10 years. I usually do that long endofyear survey, but as you can see in the image below, i only read 19 books see my rough year. The memory of a wyoming climbing disaster 18 years earlier links two members of an expedition striving to conquer mt. A novel by jeff long and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Long angels of light sets his second novel on the mountains remote, virtually impassable tibetan side, where a 12person team challenging the fictional kore wall route must cope with brutal chinese occupation policies as well as the dangers of the climb itself. Once again he has successfully pulled off another exciting book in the reckoning. Prisoner of the mind by jeff hairston is a thought provoking book aimed at helping you find a spiritual. It continues the first books exploration of the dark subterranean world. The wall by jeff long goodreads meet your next favorite book. Jeff long wins best mountaineering article for ascent. New book from jeff long including new stories from the descent universe. Jeff long has 18 books on goodreads with 27360 ratings.
New york times bestselling author jeff long angels of light, empires of bones, the descent, year zero, the ascent, and the reckoning has done that to absolute perfection in his latest effort, a nightmarishly. Its apt because the tale is certainly thrilling but it also seems a thriller, in the same way g. The wall by jeff long meet your next favorite book. 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. I am a climber myself and so i love good climbing fiction. Jeff long books list of books by author jeff long thriftbooks. The ascent has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Long won the 1993 boardman tasker prize for mountain literature with his book, the ascent contents 1. Many of his stories include plot elements that rely heavily on religious history or popular perceptions of religious events. The reckoning by jeff long meet your next favorite book. Jeff long born 24 november 1951 is an american writer.
Jun 07, 2017 the descent by jeff long is one of the best novels ive ever read. Oct 26, 2020 2020 banff mountain book competition award winners. Coelhos books teach profound life lessons by telling fascinating stories in a simple. Nov 15, 2010 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. The antarktos saga is a five book series based upon the universe created in the novel, antarktos rising.
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