An exciting story of men and women ascending and descending Denali (nee Mt. McKinley), the tallest mountain in North America. Even during the summer months, the mountain is subject to snow squalls, avalanches, and ice falls - and this group of men and women will face all three during their time on the mountain. It is a dangerous place to be.
The three men (Orion, Jake, and Ham) arrive with the intention of climbing Mt. Huntington. They never quite make it, The gals (Jenny, Aria, and Sasha), however, have their sights on something higher, Denali. They reach their goal, but on their way down tragedy strikes. The men are called into action to rescue them; that is when things start to go bad.
This all results in a sit on the seat of your pants thriller as the six try to find ways off the mountain. The reader gets a glimpse of what is needed to climb a mountain as big and treacherous as Denali. The reader was often forced to hit Google to define terms which are probably well known to experienced climbers, but less so to us laypeople who do not know the difference between a hillside and a mountain. Google answered many of my questions, but not all. This reader could be helped by providing a prefix or web page containing both a glossary of climbing terms and tools that might not be familiar to the average reader and a detailed map of Denali and environs showing the relationship of various geographic landmarks used throughout the story. Google was a help but left holes in my understanding. If the author and/or publisher provided access to additional resources, my enjoyment would have been greatly enhanced.
And did I mention the bomber … ?
This faith-based romantic thriller would be a welcome addition to a church or public library. It would be enjoyed by those familiar with the author, mountain climbing, or genre. It would easily receive 5-stars with the addition of supporting material (indexed by chapter to assist those reading either a hard copy or an e-book). Without the supporting materials, it remains a 4-star book.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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