First published 2014
The year is 1879. A team of brave American explorers sets out to conquer the North Pole, led by the indomitable Captain De Long. Aboard the sturdy whaling ship Jeannette, they battle howling blizzards, treacherous ice floes, and the unforgiving Arctic wilderness. But as their ship becomes hopelessly trapped in the ice, the expedition spirals into a desperate fight for survival. With supplies dwindling and the darkness of winter closing in, the men must make an impossible choice: forge ahead or turn back, risking everything to achieve their dream of reaching the top of the world.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-all-odds, man-vs-nature
Setting: Arctic Ocean, Russia (Federation), Siberia
Period: 19th century
454 pages · Paperback · Vintage