

The race for profit is matched by an intellectual investigation into the nature of the newly revealed Satan. Big business takes one look at the chasm and sees only the profits from the undiscovered mineral and oil desposits. The world's armies respond to the threat and are slaughtered in the dark.

A global labyrinth of underground tunnels and caves, miles below the surface inhabited by immensely strong, savage devil-like creatures. We are on the verge of discovering a new frontier. In Bosnia, an American Air Cavalry patrol investigates a disturbance at a mass grave site and its commander catches a fleeting glimpse of a creature straight out of a medieval morality play. Before they can investigate the mystery all except the guide are ritually massacred. Atria Books, 25 (420pp) ISBN 978-0-7432-8454-7 Fans who hoped for a sequel to Longs 1999 bestseller The Descent may be sorry to have their wish granted, as this fumbling. The Descent: A Novel Hardcover Jby Jeff Long (Author) 923 ratings Book 1 of 2: The Descent See all formats and editions Kindle 4.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 16. In a remote Himalayan cave a group of New Age tourists led by a cynical American guide come across the mummified corpse of an RAF flyer.
