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

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

[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.