Author: S.A. Barnes
Publisher: Tor Nightfire
Released: April 8, 2025
Received: Library
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Book Summary:
Halley is on the run, and that means taking drastic measures to keep her name – and face – out of the media. It’s the only way she’ll survive the next few cycles, and doing it right might just get some semblance of her life back. Maybe.
So, yes, Halley did take a risk and agreed to work on a defunct cryo ship. She’ll be one of two living people on the ship, but she won’t legally be working there. It’s safe to say this plan has lots of risks, not to mention pathetic pay, but she’s pretty much out of options.
My Review:
I’ve really come to enjoy S.A. Barnes’ unique brand of space horror. It’s something I can always look forward to. Naturally, I was pretty excited to read Cold Eternity, which right off the bat had floating mausoleum vibes, thanks to the defunct cryogenic ship (which, can we all agree, sounds terrifying?).
In a way, there are two mysteries in one. There’s the mystery of what is actually happening on the ship because nothing is what it seems. This includes Halley, which brings us to the second mystery – who and what she’s running from.
Cold Eternity is a blend of tropes and familiar elements, but combined in unexpected ways. It makes for a tense read, and honestly, the atmospheric writing makes it feel all too real at times. There is one scene that kept popping up in my dreams for two whole nights, and I wish I were exaggerating. It burrowed into my brain and didn’t want to leave.
For those wondering, I’d say Cold Eternity is a solid read. Perhaps not as strong as Dead Silence, but I enjoyed it more than Ghost Station (not to say I disliked that one, just establishing a ranked system here).
Highlights:
- Space Horror
- Floating Masoleum Vibes
- Horror Thriller
Trigger Warnings:
- Cryogenics
- Isolation
- Abusive Parent
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