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Voyage to the North Star: A Novel

Name: Voyage to the North Star: A Novel
Price: 13.90 USD
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Rating: 3.4 (13 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: “An old-fashioned adventure yarn . . . Nichols’s story pulses with action that is given an extra measure of verisimilitude by his deep knowledge of boats and the sea and the watery landscapes of the Far North.”--Richard Bernstein, New York Times

As harrowing as a tale by Jack London, its vision as haunting as Joseph Conrad’s, this masterful novel of maritime adventure crosses the paths of Carl Schenck, a ruthless industrialist whose wealth is as fabulous as his big-game hunter’s appetite for blood is limitless, and Will Boden, a seaman down on his luck. It is Schenck’s blind resolve to launch an Arctic safari that affords Boden the opportunity to do what no seasoned seaman would, and flouting his own foreboding, he signs on with the Lodestar, a yacht luxuriously appointed for pleasure but drastically ill-equipped for navigating the Arctic. Together, these two men are bound in an epic misadventure that confronts them with not only the perils of the polar seas but also a horrifying moral disaster.

“Its major themes consciously derived from those of Conrad and Melville . . . a fiercely eventful novel.”--New York Times

“A finely crafted adventure and a crackling good read.”--Chicago Tribune

“An impressive first novel. . . . A literary page-turner that is driven as much by ideas and the writing as plot and characters.”--USA Today

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Experience a thrilling journey to the ends of the earth with Voyage to the North Star: A Novel. Immerse yourself in an old-fashioned adventure yarn filled with heart-stopping action and pulse-pounding excitement. As the New York Times raves, this masterful novel by Nichols combines the gripping storytelling of Jack London and the haunting vision of Joseph Conrad to create a truly unforgettable maritime adventure.

Prepare to meet Carl Schenck, a ruthless industrialist whose wealth is matched only by his insatiable appetite for blood. Alongside him is Will Boden, a seaman down on his luck. Schenck's blind determination to embark on an Arctic safari presents Boden with an unprecedented opportunity. Against his better judgment, Boden signs on with the Lodestar, a luxuriously appointed yacht ill-prepared for the treacherous Arctic waters.

Together, these two men face an epic misadventure that not only tests their courage in the face of the polar seas but also confronts them with a horrifying moral disaster. As the New York Times praises, Voyage to the North Star skillfully weaves its major themes from the works of Conrad and Melville, creating a fiercely eventful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Don't miss out on this finely crafted adventure that is not only a crackling good read but also a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's triumphs and failings. As USA Today applauds, it is an impressive first novel that seamlessly blends intricate plotlines with compelling characters. Take the plunge and embark on the Voyage to the North Star: A Novel now!

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