But Mike Monroe believes her story. Of course, he's always believed in the possibility of a hollow center deep inside the earth. And now he's got Katya's own diary as his guide. He and his friend Jane Baxter along with four other cavers head into Krubera Cave on an expedition reminiscent of Jules Verne. Only what they encounter living in Krubera's depths just might kill them. Especially when their way out gets caved in.
Greig Beck's To the Center of the Earth is a fast-paced, entertaining ride. There's suspense, adventure, large carnivorous plants, and gigantic insectoid monsters. I've always loved expedition stories that take place in deep, unexplored caverns and caves. That cave environment is so foreign and primordial, and the world Beck creates deep beneath Krubera Cave is evolutionarily freakish and inventive. And also very deadly. Though there were things that happened to some of the characters that made me cringe and want to close my eyes, I really enjoyed this one. Beck's books are always a lot of fun. I can't wait to check out the sequel.
Happy Reading!
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This sounds amazing! There's a YA series I read a couple of that was quite good. The first book is Tunnels and it's by Roderick Gordon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I read Tunnels! And I remember really liking it. But I never got around to reading the second book in the series; I'm not sure why. Probably because it wasn't out yet, and by the time it was I'd forgotten about it. That's usually what happens. ;D
DeleteOmg, a cave in while on their way to the centre of the earth (shivers)
ReplyDeleteYeah, not a good situation to be in! :)
DeleteI've never read this author, but I'm intrigued.
ReplyDeleteHe writes a lot of action/adventure/suspense books that usually have a touch of horror to them. Good popcorn books!
Deletethis DOES sound like one i'd like to read! i sense that a whole new world of extra-reality tales awaits!
ReplyDeleteYou should check it out. Beck's books are a lot of fun. :) Thanks for commenting!
DeleteIt's always so great to find a book and a series that you can really get into and unabashedly enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeck's books aren't serious, they're just entertaining and fun. And sometimes, that's exactly what I want. :)
DeleteOoh, you've got me so intrigued! This sounds like such a fascinating read. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a fast and fun book. Especially if you don't mind some monster damage along the way. :)
DeleteOh wow this totally sounds like me! I love the hollow earth genre so much... :)
ReplyDeleteYou should check this one out! It's a fun read. And I liked Beck's take on the whole hollow earth thing. :)
DeleteThis sounds so good! And I think it'd make a good movie, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt would make a great movie! :D
DeleteThis sounds terrifying! I hate caves and can't imagine spending an entire year in one. Eek!
ReplyDeleteI would not like being in the dark that long myself. Especially when there are creepy monsters there, too.
DeleteYou caught my attention with "large carnivorous plants, and gigantic insectoid monsters"!
ReplyDeleteYes...there are some crazy scary creatures in this one! but that's what made it so fun. :)
DeleteHappy reading.
ReplyDelete:D Thanks!
DeleteSo this is not a re-write of the Jules Verne classic, "Journey to the Center of the Earth"? Sounds like he uses more than just the title.
ReplyDeleteNot a rewrite...more of an homage. Beck's characters reference Verne's book, and even link it to Saknussov as "proof" of their theory that the earth is hollow at the center.
DeleteThis sounds scary and exciting! I've been to a cavern and it freaks me out that unless you have light it's soooo completely dark! I always worry about being trapped down in there. It's also neat that it's so cool even when it's blazing hot outside. :)
ReplyDeleteStepping into a cave or cavern is really like stepping into another world, which is probably why they're so cool...and so eerie. :)
DeleteThis sounds like such a fun read, and a bit of a departure from the more straight forward thrillers I know Beck to have written in the past.
ReplyDeleteHe throws a little bit of science fiction/horror into this adventure. :)
DeleteOh wow! large carnivorous plants!! Sounds so exciting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun read. :D
DeleteThis sounds like a scary novel and it got me thinking about how far has anyone been able to get with regard to the center of the earth? Are there places on the planet where there are these giant crevices a mile, 5 miles etc deep? And it would certainly be scary to go down that deep.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how far people have gone down into the earth. I think the deepest cave is at 2200 meters down. How many miles is that? A little over a mile? I guess that's not that deep when compared with the size of the earth.
DeleteWow, this looks fantastic! Verne's book wasn't one of my favorites (I recall there were no women in that one?)... But this one looks like a refreshing retake on it. And superb covers too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun take on Verne's book, and there's a very smart and tough woman in it, which I liked.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun series. Glad you're enjoying it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the second book is as good as this one. :)
DeleteThis sounds a little like the Preston & Child Pendergast books...which I've not read but want to! Some day. But for sure, Jules Verne too (whose books I have read at least).
ReplyDeleteThis book is like a cross between Jules Verne and Preston & Child (two authors I really like!)
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