No, You Didn't

by Travis Mohrman

The funny thing about myths is that they’re usually built upon a spore of truth. 2-3 hikers die every year along the Appalachian Trail even though every year the gear, weather forecasting, and preparation level increases. Davey Craster doesn’t buy into the mothman or wendigo legends, but he likes retelling a good campfire story to his clients on hiking trips. When Kathleen Arbor hires Davey to take her out for an extended period, she may have concealed exactly what it was she was looking for. She’ll apologize later over a couple beers if they’re able to survive what’s to come.

Genres: Amazon

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2024

Reviews

[Levy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best example I have on how I feel about this book is equating it to Stephen Kings “the mist” - really good with the final 10% being awful. The ending felt as though the author didn’t know how to end the book. I would have loved to see more of the stories of old Appalachia woven in, but instead we get hallucinogens.

The setting was beautiful - having LASHed the AT, it was nice being familiar with the locations and easily able to picture the views in my mind.

[Karen M. Matteson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not your usual horror novel

I really enjoyed all the characters in the story. They felt like real every day people you could know and care about. The setting was beautiful and as a hiker I loved that. The plot takes you in one direction but you need to read it to the end because you don't have a clue where it goes. 😉

[james thierer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story

I really enjoyed the character build ups and the highs and lows. There was one little thread with bells that I guess could be explained by the experiences of the characters. It was unexpected at times and just a really good read. I had a hard time putting it down.

[Denise Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read about a beautiful area!

A fun read with some spooky parts to keep you on your toes. Anybody who has ever hiked the Appalachian Trail would probably love reading this because the author describes real places so well :)

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good hiking/horror story

[H.M. Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fast paced, eerie, and fun read, super entertaining for anyone interested in the Appalachian trail and its myths. However, the writing is clunky and desperately needs proofreading/editing.

[Alisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read, realistic characters.

[Jeremy Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent new offering from Mr. Mohrman

I've been waiting for a new book from Mr. Mohrman for something like 10 years. With his new book "No, You Didn't" the wait was not in vain. Well written and paced perfectly, I finished it in about a week with the final 1/3 on an airplane. His characters are relatable and speak in a way that most people can relate to. He doesn't add unnecessary filler to the book in order to make his mark, like some literary "geniuses." There was a moment that drew some tears due to its closeness to my life experiences, but it was written PERFECTLY. This could have been the moment where I rolled my eyes, but instead, I found myself nodding and agreeing with everything that was described and said. Mr. Mohrman has created a fantastic read, and I've been recommending it to everyone I speak to.