Cold Eternity

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  • ID: 9309
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781250884961
  • Publisher: Tor Nightfire
  • Published: 2025-04-08
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Halley, on the run from an interplanetary political scandal, finds what seems like the perfect hiding spot: a massive space barge storing the cryogenically frozen bodies of Earth's elite from over a century ago. The ship, once part of a defunct cryo program created by tech genius Zale Winfeld, is now a crypt-like vessel with glitchy AI holograms and an unsettling atmosphere. Halley's isolation quickly turns to terror as she starts to see figures crawling in the hallways and hears constant scraping and slithering in the vents. It becomes clear that she may have escaped one dangerous situation only to find herself trapped in something far worse. The author, S.A. Barnes, is known for her action-packed space horror, and Cold Eternity is no exception. The novel is perfect for fans of Severance and those who enjoy a good scare. The publisher has noted that this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM), allowing for a more accessible reading experience.

Reviews
A Refuge from Life · 2025-09-24
disappointing 2.50

The story is entertaining and tense, but the ending feels unsatisfactory and unravels the overall narrative. The atmosphere is well-maintained throughout, but the conclusion leaves much to be desired.

This reviewer found the book to be a gripping read with a tense atmosphere that kept them engaged. However, they felt that the ending was a letdown, as it unraveled the story's tension and left them with more questions than answers. They appreciated the blend of familiar and unexpected elements, but the unsatisfying conclusion overshadowed the positive aspects of the book. Overall, they found the book to be a mixed experience, with a strong start that didn't quite deliver on its promise.


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    Cold Eternity tells an entertaining enough story, with a genuinely tense atmosphere throughout, but one that unravels completely upon completion.

    The ending felt rushed and unsatisfactory, leaving me with more questions than answers.

    The atmosphere is well-maintained throughout, but the conclusion leaves much to be desired.

Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks · 2025-06-18
engaging 4.50

The blend of familiar and unexpected elements creates a tense and atmospheric read. The protagonist is compelling, and the story is engaging throughout.

This reviewer enjoyed the blend of familiar and unexpected elements that made the story unique and engaging. They found the protagonist to be compelling and the story to be tense and atmospheric. They appreciated the eerie and creepy moments that added to the overall reading experience. Overall, they found the book to be a satisfying and enjoyable read that they would recommend to fans of space horror.


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    Cold Eternity is a blend of tropes and familiar elements, but combined in unexpected ways.

    It makes for a tense read, and honestly, the atmosphere is really eerie.

    The protagonist is compelling, and the story is engaging throughout.

Grimdark Magazine · 2025-06-01
thrilling 4.00

The fast-paced prose and short chapters make it a quick and engaging read. The tense and twisting plot keeps readers hooked until the very end.

This reviewer was impressed by the fast-paced prose and short chapters that made the book a quick and engaging read. They found the tense and twisting plot to be particularly compelling, keeping them hooked until the very end. They appreciated the atmospheric and eerie elements that added to the overall reading experience. Overall, they found the book to be a thrilling and enjoyable read that they would recommend to fans of space horror.


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    With short chapters and fast-paced prose, Cold Eternity pulls you deep into a tense and twisting space horror plot that will have you devouring it keenly.

    The atmospheric and eerie elements added to the overall reading experience.

    A thrilling and enjoyable read that fans of space horror will appreciate.