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The Ravening Deep
By Tim PrattPublisher Description
A nightmarish power unleashed from the depths infiltrates Arkham in this nautical-horror pulp adventure from the acclaimed Arkham Horror game world
When dissolute fisherman Abel Davenport discovers an ancient temple in the deep ocean, he under the influence of a long dead god. In his attempts to restore the god’s cult, Abel unleashes a plague of twisted doppelgangers on Arkham. Horrified by the consequences, Davenport realizes that he alone cannot stop the monsters from resurrecting the Ancient One. Sometimes the only way to end one cult is to start another… Teaming up with redeemed cultist Diana Stanley and notorious thief Ruby Standish is the first step. The second is convincing Carl Sanford, the powerful leader of Arkham’s Silver Twilight Lodge, to join their cause. Together they might be the only hope of averting a cataclysmic eldritch invasion.
When dissolute fisherman Abel Davenport discovers an ancient temple in the deep ocean, he under the influence of a long dead god. In his attempts to restore the god’s cult, Abel unleashes a plague of twisted doppelgangers on Arkham. Horrified by the consequences, Davenport realizes that he alone cannot stop the monsters from resurrecting the Ancient One. Sometimes the only way to end one cult is to start another… Teaming up with redeemed cultist Diana Stanley and notorious thief Ruby Standish is the first step. The second is convincing Carl Sanford, the powerful leader of Arkham’s Silver Twilight Lodge, to join their cause. Together they might be the only hope of averting a cataclysmic eldritch invasion.
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MisterGhost
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“Abel Davenport is increasingly strapped for cash. The fisherman used to have a nice sized crew and made good profits fishing. Now, however, his luck has turned around: he's lost his house and slowly had to lay off his crew leaving just himself to do the job of several men. When a massive storm is heading in, and all the other fishermen are packing it in, Abel goes out and straps himself down: he needs a good catch. As the storm hits he finds himself in an ancient temple out to sea where he discovers the an amulet belonging to a long-dead sea god known by many names: That Which When Divided, Multiples, The Seven-Pointed Star, The Great Divider, The Ravening Deep....Asterias.
As the new priest of this long forgotten cult, Abel unwittingly unleashes a plague of doppelgangers upon Arkham. Learning of the consequences of his actions, Abel realizes that he alone cannot stop the monsters from resurrecting the apocalyptic deity who will take over the world. Eventually teaming up with Diana Stanley (a playable character in the Arkham Files board games) a redeemed cultist from the Silver Twilight Lodge as well as the notorious cat burglar Ruby Standish, the trio face off against the coming wave of Asterias' cultists to try to save the world.
This is absolutely, hands down, my favorite Arkham Horror novel that I've read in a long time. I always enjoy these AH novels but this one completely slaps. The characters are all likeable and the horror, while mostly body horror, is real and uncomfortable. The lore that Pratt puts into the story in creating this new Ancient Old One was truly a stroke of genious. It feels like such a believable horrible Lovecraftian monster. I would LOVE to have this AOO added into the board game series as some special promos or something. As an avid Eldritch Horror player I think that would be super cool (Aconyte, use your influence on Fantasy Flight, please!). Seeing Diana working against the Silver Twilight Lodge is really cool and getting to witness the Magus of the Lodge Carl Sanford being shockingly badass with all of his magic etc. was a lot of fun. I wish more of these AH novels would lean into the fun magical parts of the Arkham Files lore. I would love Pratt to write more AH novels and will absolutely be checking out his other books.
I highly recommend this book and am really looking forward to publication day so I can buy a physical copy of this one for my shelves.
Thank you to NetGalley and Aconyte Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.”
Emily Fravel
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“I really enjoyed this installment of the Arkham Horror series. I love how each author brings their individual flair to each book. Tim Pratt was no different. We got to visit the sea and meet a hungry god ready to return to Earth. The only gripe I had was the author used way more italics than necessary, but great book overall.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!”
About Tim Pratt
TIM PRATT is a Hugo Award-winning SF and fantasy author, and has also been a finalist for the World Fantasy, Sturgeon, Stoker, Mythopoeic, and Nebula Awards, among others. He is the author of over twenty novels, and scores of short stories. Since 2001 he has worked for Locus, the magazine of the science fiction and fantasy field, where he currently serves as senior editor. He lives in Berkeley, CA, with his wife and son.
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