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«The Terror» is a novel by Dan Simmons, based on the true events of the Arctic expedition led by Francis Crozier and John Franklin in 1845, aimed at discovering the Northwest Passage. Setting sail on the HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, the expedition encounters unimaginable hardships: icy traps, food shortages, cold, and disease. In addition to these historical challenges, Simmons introduces elements of mysticism and horror: something unknown begins to hunt the expedition members, who find themselves trapped in the icy wilderness. The book immerses the reader in an atmosphere of despair and fear of the relentless power of nature and the unknown, depicting the crew's struggle for survival in the extreme conditions of the Arctic.