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The Yeti
THE MOST INFAMOUS CRYPTID EVER TO CAPTURE THE IMAGINATION OF THE PLANET...
A MAN PUTTING HIS LIFE AT RISK...
When evolutionary biology professor Dr. Zack Hitchens loses his wife in a senseless accident, he decides to follow her dreams all the way to the roof of the world-- the peak of Mount Everest. On the infernal mountain, Zack and his teammates battle sickness, whiteout conditions, avalanches, the oxygen-starved minds of other climbers - and something else. Something primitive and consumed with rage. Something seeking revenge...
Something downright abominable.
A MAN PUTTING HIS LIFE AT RISK...
When evolutionary biology professor Dr. Zack Hitchens loses his wife in a senseless accident, he decides to follow her dreams all the way to the roof of the world-- the peak of Mount Everest. On the infernal mountain, Zack and his teammates battle sickness, whiteout conditions, avalanches, the oxygen-starved minds of other climbers - and something else. Something primitive and consumed with rage. Something seeking revenge...
Something downright abominable.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2016
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About the author
Rick Chesler
60 books281 followersAuthor of over 30 novels, Rick Chesler holds a Bachelor of Science in marine biology and can often be found diving, boating or traveling to research his next thriller idea. A former contractor for the U.S. Deptartment of Commerce and the State of Hawaii, he now lives in South Florida with his family, at the edge of the Bermuda Triangle. Visit him online at twitter.com/rickchesler, facebook.com/rickchesler, or rickchesler.com.
SERIES:
ATLANTIS GOLD: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 1)
ARK FOUND: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 2)
GOLDEN ONE An Omega Files Adventure (Book 3)
CROSS FOUND: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 4)
JURASSIC DEAD (co-authored):
Jurassic Dead
Jurassic Dead 2: Z-Volution
Jurassic Dead 3: Ctrl-Z
OUTCAST Ops:
Game of Drones (co-authored)
The Poseidon Initiative
African Firestorm (co-authored)
Red Ice (co-authored)
Watchlist (co-authored)
Shadow Gov (co-authored)
TARA SHORES THRILLERS
Wired Kingdom
kiDNApped
Solar Island
DANE MADDOCK ORIGINS (co-authored)
Splashdown
Electra
Amber
Treasure of the Dead
Dane Maddock: The Tomb
OGMIOS TEAM ORIGINS (co-authored)
Lucifer's Machine
STANDALONE NOVELS:
Edit: A Prehistoric Thriller
Manuscript 512 (releasing Fall 2018)
Hawaiian Punch (co-authored)
Uncontacted
DMZ: A Dinosaur Thriller
The Tank
The Flat: A Novel of Supernatural Horror (co-authored)
The Yeti (co-authored)
Landing Party
Sawfish
Luna
Hotel Megalodon
Blood Harbor: A Novel of Suspense
SERIES:
ATLANTIS GOLD: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 1)
ARK FOUND: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 2)
GOLDEN ONE An Omega Files Adventure (Book 3)
CROSS FOUND: An Omega Files Adventure (Book 4)
JURASSIC DEAD (co-authored):
Jurassic Dead
Jurassic Dead 2: Z-Volution
Jurassic Dead 3: Ctrl-Z
OUTCAST Ops:
Game of Drones (co-authored)
The Poseidon Initiative
African Firestorm (co-authored)
Red Ice (co-authored)
Watchlist (co-authored)
Shadow Gov (co-authored)
TARA SHORES THRILLERS
Wired Kingdom
kiDNApped
Solar Island
DANE MADDOCK ORIGINS (co-authored)
Splashdown
Electra
Amber
Treasure of the Dead
Dane Maddock: The Tomb
OGMIOS TEAM ORIGINS (co-authored)
Lucifer's Machine
STANDALONE NOVELS:
Edit: A Prehistoric Thriller
Manuscript 512 (releasing Fall 2018)
Hawaiian Punch (co-authored)
Uncontacted
DMZ: A Dinosaur Thriller
The Tank
The Flat: A Novel of Supernatural Horror (co-authored)
The Yeti (co-authored)
Landing Party
Sawfish
Luna
Hotel Megalodon
Blood Harbor: A Novel of Suspense
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January 8, 2018
Dr. Zack Hitchens and his wife love the outdoors and love to climb. It was his wifes ambition to climb Mount Everest, but she is killed in a senseless accident. Zack decides that a way to realise this ambition is for him to take her ashes to the summit. But battling snow storms, starvation, sickness and other horrors, Zach might end up not returning!!
This is totally different than I thought, it's not so much focused on the Yeti, but more so on the struggle and battle for surviving while climbing Mount Everest, We do get some Yeti action, but not enough!!
So as I said, this is more focused on the characters and the Mountain. Zach goes to the Mountain with the intention of giving his wifes ashes to one of the guides, and getting them to scatter them. But he meets up with some people and they encourage him to do it himself, it might give him a sense of peace. He agrees but is in no way ready for all the perils that a mountain like this can bring! You're talking white outs, extreme cold, fatigue, altitude sickness, but something is also out there killing animals and people!! The Sherpa's know the legend but Zach doesn't believe.
The whole book is filled with tension, both with what is happening the group, as well as the Yeti. It feels like it is always lurking in the background and was scarier for it. All the time, I was waiting for it too jump out!!
In all, this was a great read. It was adventurous and fast paced, and held my attention throughout. I will say that if you go in expecting lots of Yeti action, then you will be disappointed, but if you go in with no expectations, then you will be pleasantly surprised. It's well written and developed and I'm glad I took a chance on the audio!
This is the second book I've listened to by Jeffrey S. Fellin, and while he did bring the atmosphere and intensiveness of the book alive, he did fail on some of the accents. His Italian and British accents need work, they were recognisable, just not there yet. It didn't detract from the overall feel of the book though.
This is totally different than I thought, it's not so much focused on the Yeti, but more so on the struggle and battle for surviving while climbing Mount Everest, We do get some Yeti action, but not enough!!
So as I said, this is more focused on the characters and the Mountain. Zach goes to the Mountain with the intention of giving his wifes ashes to one of the guides, and getting them to scatter them. But he meets up with some people and they encourage him to do it himself, it might give him a sense of peace. He agrees but is in no way ready for all the perils that a mountain like this can bring! You're talking white outs, extreme cold, fatigue, altitude sickness, but something is also out there killing animals and people!! The Sherpa's know the legend but Zach doesn't believe.
The whole book is filled with tension, both with what is happening the group, as well as the Yeti. It feels like it is always lurking in the background and was scarier for it. All the time, I was waiting for it too jump out!!
In all, this was a great read. It was adventurous and fast paced, and held my attention throughout. I will say that if you go in expecting lots of Yeti action, then you will be disappointed, but if you go in with no expectations, then you will be pleasantly surprised. It's well written and developed and I'm glad I took a chance on the audio!
This is the second book I've listened to by Jeffrey S. Fellin, and while he did bring the atmosphere and intensiveness of the book alive, he did fail on some of the accents. His Italian and British accents need work, they were recognisable, just not there yet. It didn't detract from the overall feel of the book though.
November 12, 2016
Why do we climb? Because it's there.
Dr. Zack Hitchens loses his wife in a senseless accident, he decides to follow her dreams all the way to the roof of the world-- the peak of Mount Everest. While he's up there he discovers a lot more than he originally thought he would about himself, the other climbers, and the snow beast known as Yeti.
The narration for The Yeti was done by Jeffrey S. Fellin, who again does a phenomenal job. I believe this is the best book I've listened to by Fellin. He was able to capture a lot of the nuances that Chesler wrote into the book. He also used a few tricks to really draw the listener in like using a radio noise when the characters were talking on a radio (an incredibly simple way to make things feel more real). As I said before, I will continue to be on the lookout for more books by Fellin, especially those that combine with Chesler.
Wow, what a ride The Yeti was. I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I can tell you this. The Yeti is Chesler's best work to date. I haven't read a book by him that I haven't enjoyed, but the drama and peril that he was able to capture in this book is unparalleled.
The main character of this book could have been the drama and the peril. They really took center stage. Chesler and Douglas really wrote this book to make the reader feel like they were there, or at least feel like these characters were real and going through all of these things. I can tell that they did a lot of research into Everest expeditions because everything just felt like it was exactly as it would play out in real life. I loved the realism of the ascent.
The book, while being titled The Yeti, was almost more about Zack's re-finding and redefining himself. I really felt for Zack numerous times throughout making it feel even more real.
While the yeti is definitely a part of this book, it was secondary. Being secondary doesn't make it any less scary. The way it was written about reminded me of how Bruce (the shark from Jaws) was never really shown front and center. You always knew that he was around by the music playing, and his attacks always seemed to happen off screen. The same was true here. You could definitely tell the snow beast was there and killing things, but it didn't have to be described or even seen to be terrifying. Just the smell or the noise would scare the heck out of the climbers (and readers).
Overall, The Yeti is easily the best work by Rick Chesler, and I really enjoyed it. I started it and almost finished it in one sitting. I couldn't pull myself away from it. I had to know how it ended.
I received this book for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
If you would like to see more like it check out Brian's Book Blog.
Dr. Zack Hitchens loses his wife in a senseless accident, he decides to follow her dreams all the way to the roof of the world-- the peak of Mount Everest. While he's up there he discovers a lot more than he originally thought he would about himself, the other climbers, and the snow beast known as Yeti.
The narration for The Yeti was done by Jeffrey S. Fellin, who again does a phenomenal job. I believe this is the best book I've listened to by Fellin. He was able to capture a lot of the nuances that Chesler wrote into the book. He also used a few tricks to really draw the listener in like using a radio noise when the characters were talking on a radio (an incredibly simple way to make things feel more real). As I said before, I will continue to be on the lookout for more books by Fellin, especially those that combine with Chesler.
Wow, what a ride The Yeti was. I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I can tell you this. The Yeti is Chesler's best work to date. I haven't read a book by him that I haven't enjoyed, but the drama and peril that he was able to capture in this book is unparalleled.
The main character of this book could have been the drama and the peril. They really took center stage. Chesler and Douglas really wrote this book to make the reader feel like they were there, or at least feel like these characters were real and going through all of these things. I can tell that they did a lot of research into Everest expeditions because everything just felt like it was exactly as it would play out in real life. I loved the realism of the ascent.
The book, while being titled The Yeti, was almost more about Zack's re-finding and redefining himself. I really felt for Zack numerous times throughout making it feel even more real.
While the yeti is definitely a part of this book, it was secondary. Being secondary doesn't make it any less scary. The way it was written about reminded me of how Bruce (the shark from Jaws) was never really shown front and center. You always knew that he was around by the music playing, and his attacks always seemed to happen off screen. The same was true here. You could definitely tell the snow beast was there and killing things, but it didn't have to be described or even seen to be terrifying. Just the smell or the noise would scare the heck out of the climbers (and readers).
Overall, The Yeti is easily the best work by Rick Chesler, and I really enjoyed it. I started it and almost finished it in one sitting. I couldn't pull myself away from it. I had to know how it ended.
I received this book for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
If you would like to see more like it check out Brian's Book Blog.
October 6, 2016
This book was definitely not what I expected. more of a yeti rips people apart kind of thing, but it totally wasn't. It was a wonderful book with great characters and the feel of being on Everest and feeling the cold and ice and wind.
Do yourself a favor and read it.
Do yourself a favor and read it.
May 6, 2021
The authors (Rick Chessler and Jack Douglas) build tension in the first two chapters by introducing the concept of unknown terror in two different occurrences. One is of unknown origin and the other manmade. But both will intertwine as the novel develops. I was immediately pulled into the exciting and engrossing book.
By the title, one is led to believe that the focus will be the mythical and cryptid, the Yeti. But, there is so much more to this engrossing novel. The author spends several short chapters on developing the characters and emotional state of the central human character - the evolutionary biology professor Dr. Zack Hitchens. Zack Hitchens is a shattered shell of a man dealing with tragedy in his life as he stumbles toward making a climb of Mount Everest. There, he wil discover more about himself and his view of life than his studies or life until then had taught him.
The main cast of human characters is the mountain climbing group with the mountian climbing company employees, one doctor and nearby monks providing depth and breadth of the venture and cluture. The mountain climbing group organizer is Ian Furst, an Aussie who provides the impetus for Hitchens to make the climb. Furst soft-handedly cajoles and/or manipulates Zack Hitchens through most of the early part of the book. He is a 'Svengolie-type' persona obsessed with growing his mountain climbing adventure business. The diverse mix of other characters in the climbing group are mutli-dimensional. Skinner is a hard-nosed and experienced Austrian guide who leads the team from base camp to Mount Everest. He quickly grows to dislike two climbers, Dustin Blaisdell and Jimmy Melonakos. Dustin, a fellow climber has his own secret agenda on the expedition and is lone wolf. Dustin seems consumed with a secret purpose (finding the elusive Yeti) that can only be realized alone on Everest. Somehow, he and Zack form a bond. Francesca Corsi, the an Italian writer who wants to experience Everest for her next books and has a bond with Dustin. Gaston Verge is an experienced French climber who sees Everest as his last conquest. He is an avowed atheist and agitator. Kurt Egger is a young Austrian who is excited to be climbing. Jimmy Melonakos is an irresponsible, brash, spoiled young man whose disregard for safety is a problem for all, especially Skinner. Miguel Ruiz is a hard-nosed mountain guide assigned to the spoiled Melonakos. The three sherpas, Tashi , Norbu and Wangchuk provide a native insight into the mountain, the culture and the legendary snowman, the Yeti.
The group experiences, avalanches, illness, peril, fear, mutiple deaths, and other mysterious occurrences that may be caused by the Yeti. There is definitely a Yeti in the mix but this is not just a monster story. The Yeti is the cream on the cake but the perils of climbing and surviving on Mount Everest provide most of the drama until the last 75 pages. The inclusion of the mysterious deaths and fates of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, companion on Mount Everest in 1924 and their interment in the ice adds a "USS Indianapolis disaster" tale to the mix. Their tale adds mystery and more of the unknown as one ponders how they died or were they killed by a Yeti. As more and more evidence mounts that there is a creature who is humanoid on Mount Everest, certain assumptiosn become inevitable. It becomes clear that the Yeti do exist in that region for a reason and that it is also elusive for a logical reason. The fact that there is an enmity between man and the Yeti is realized by Zack Hitchens. He also come sto the right conclusion that the Himalayas belong to the Yeti and man should respect that fact. Man is the outsider and interloper.
The climax of the book ties all the aforementioned stories into the main plot, a tragic contact with the Yeti. The scenes with the Yeti are written with depth, awe, terror and imagination. I was riveted as the legendary creature makes its presence known and the frailty and sins of man prove to be the cause of tragedy. This aspect of the novel was most relevant to me and made this book better than most of this nature. There is a respect and awe present here which the authors do not force down one's throat. The authors know how to introduce and build tension in a story. There descriptive writing adds to the reading enjoyment. The story is fast-moving and tightly-woven. I enjoyed it thoroughly and highly recommend this riveting action and adventure novel.
By the title, one is led to believe that the focus will be the mythical and cryptid, the Yeti. But, there is so much more to this engrossing novel. The author spends several short chapters on developing the characters and emotional state of the central human character - the evolutionary biology professor Dr. Zack Hitchens. Zack Hitchens is a shattered shell of a man dealing with tragedy in his life as he stumbles toward making a climb of Mount Everest. There, he wil discover more about himself and his view of life than his studies or life until then had taught him.
The main cast of human characters is the mountain climbing group with the mountian climbing company employees, one doctor and nearby monks providing depth and breadth of the venture and cluture. The mountain climbing group organizer is Ian Furst, an Aussie who provides the impetus for Hitchens to make the climb. Furst soft-handedly cajoles and/or manipulates Zack Hitchens through most of the early part of the book. He is a 'Svengolie-type' persona obsessed with growing his mountain climbing adventure business. The diverse mix of other characters in the climbing group are mutli-dimensional. Skinner is a hard-nosed and experienced Austrian guide who leads the team from base camp to Mount Everest. He quickly grows to dislike two climbers, Dustin Blaisdell and Jimmy Melonakos. Dustin, a fellow climber has his own secret agenda on the expedition and is lone wolf. Dustin seems consumed with a secret purpose (finding the elusive Yeti) that can only be realized alone on Everest. Somehow, he and Zack form a bond. Francesca Corsi, the an Italian writer who wants to experience Everest for her next books and has a bond with Dustin. Gaston Verge is an experienced French climber who sees Everest as his last conquest. He is an avowed atheist and agitator. Kurt Egger is a young Austrian who is excited to be climbing. Jimmy Melonakos is an irresponsible, brash, spoiled young man whose disregard for safety is a problem for all, especially Skinner. Miguel Ruiz is a hard-nosed mountain guide assigned to the spoiled Melonakos. The three sherpas, Tashi , Norbu and Wangchuk provide a native insight into the mountain, the culture and the legendary snowman, the Yeti.
The group experiences, avalanches, illness, peril, fear, mutiple deaths, and other mysterious occurrences that may be caused by the Yeti. There is definitely a Yeti in the mix but this is not just a monster story. The Yeti is the cream on the cake but the perils of climbing and surviving on Mount Everest provide most of the drama until the last 75 pages. The inclusion of the mysterious deaths and fates of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, companion on Mount Everest in 1924 and their interment in the ice adds a "USS Indianapolis disaster" tale to the mix. Their tale adds mystery and more of the unknown as one ponders how they died or were they killed by a Yeti. As more and more evidence mounts that there is a creature who is humanoid on Mount Everest, certain assumptiosn become inevitable. It becomes clear that the Yeti do exist in that region for a reason and that it is also elusive for a logical reason. The fact that there is an enmity between man and the Yeti is realized by Zack Hitchens. He also come sto the right conclusion that the Himalayas belong to the Yeti and man should respect that fact. Man is the outsider and interloper.
The climax of the book ties all the aforementioned stories into the main plot, a tragic contact with the Yeti. The scenes with the Yeti are written with depth, awe, terror and imagination. I was riveted as the legendary creature makes its presence known and the frailty and sins of man prove to be the cause of tragedy. This aspect of the novel was most relevant to me and made this book better than most of this nature. There is a respect and awe present here which the authors do not force down one's throat. The authors know how to introduce and build tension in a story. There descriptive writing adds to the reading enjoyment. The story is fast-moving and tightly-woven. I enjoyed it thoroughly and highly recommend this riveting action and adventure novel.
February 5, 2021
This story was a mixture of 70% climbing Mt. Everest and about 30% searching for the yeti. This combination worked well for me. The Yeti parts were the weakest. Still it was an engaging and entertaining novel. I'm not sure if it was self-published, but if so, it was one of the best self-published books I've ever read.
Certainly there are liberties taken with timelines and equipment, but the story holds the readers interest. It starts a little slow with the type of background information that every author seems compelled to add to provide sympathy and conflict for the protagonist. My biggest disappointment was Zach decision in the last couple of pages (I won't spoil it). Overall an adventure novel worth reading.
Certainly there are liberties taken with timelines and equipment, but the story holds the readers interest. It starts a little slow with the type of background information that every author seems compelled to add to provide sympathy and conflict for the protagonist. My biggest disappointment was Zach decision in the last couple of pages (I won't spoil it). Overall an adventure novel worth reading.
January 6, 2022
I really enjoyed this book! I went into it expecting its primary focus to be Yetis, but in actuality they proved to be secondary to the story. Was I disappointed? Absolutely not! This is a very engaging read from start to finish with great character development and a rich consistent forward momentum for the storyline. It is a tale of survival, perseverance and love ... it is stressful at times when the author describes the hardships of climbing. You feel cold, nauseated and out of breath. This is a great story honoring and respecting those with the love of mountain climbing ... regardless of the reason, it is incredible what climber's survive. Yes Yetis play a part in the story overall, they add a human element to it ... and that's all I am going to say about that. Read it for yourself!
September 5, 2016
5.0 out of 5 starsThe Yeti
By Miss Lyn on September 5, 2016
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I have read all of Rick Chesler's books and this is far and away the best.It has the most thrills,tension and excitement I have read.There are so many spoilers I could share,but won't so you can enjoy this amazing novel yourself.
I learned so much I never knew about the danger and technical expertise of climbing a mountain like Everest. I know I will read it again.
By Miss Lyn on September 5, 2016
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I have read all of Rick Chesler's books and this is far and away the best.It has the most thrills,tension and excitement I have read.There are so many spoilers I could share,but won't so you can enjoy this amazing novel yourself.
I learned so much I never knew about the danger and technical expertise of climbing a mountain like Everest. I know I will read it again.
December 31, 2022
Warning: Minor spoilers. I have read two of Rick Chester's books and have been frustrated by both. Both books promised so much and headed in the right direction, only to fizzle out forward the end. For example, Guardians of Atlantis was a good story, but hardly involved Atlantis. The Yeti was the same. The book probably had 5% Yeti, and the balance was a story of people's challenges on climbing Everest. In a way, I feel cheated. The titles and summaries of Rick Chester's books feel like click-bait. It is presented in such a way to attract a wider audience, but is very narrow and conservative in actual storytelling.
In The Yeti, the author seemed unsure where to go with the story. I got a feeling that he was in two minds on whether to validate the yeti's existence. Even the end was so politically correct (the protagonist's decision to reveal or not), that it felt like a cop-out.
Is a shame as both had great potential, but in the end it just doesn't deliver for me. I've purchased another of Chester's books, Hotel Megalodon, but if it does not live upto expectation, it will be my last.
In The Yeti, the author seemed unsure where to go with the story. I got a feeling that he was in two minds on whether to validate the yeti's existence. Even the end was so politically correct (the protagonist's decision to reveal or not), that it felt like a cop-out.
Is a shame as both had great potential, but in the end it just doesn't deliver for me. I've purchased another of Chester's books, Hotel Megalodon, but if it does not live upto expectation, it will be my last.
September 17, 2018
Zack and Nadia were planning a trip to climb Mount Everest, something Nadia had always dreamed of doing. When she is killed in a car accident, Zack is persuaded by a friend to honour her memory by taking her ashes to Everest. Once there, team leader Ian persuades him to try to climb the mountain rather than just asking a Sherpa to take her ashes up to the summit as he had originally planned. Being around the other climbers persuades Zack to at least give it a try. As they trek to the mountain, Sherpas become unsettled by the mutilation of yaks outside their accomodation and are convinced that a Yeti is stalking them. but it is only when they are alone on Everest in the blizzard conditions that Zack realises what is out there waiting...
I have always had an interest in books about Everest, reading a lot of non fiction mountain climbing accounts and watching lots of documentaries about it. This is part of the reason that I enjoyed the book so much. The setting felt familiar to me, and it was easy to see in my mind where they were trekking through to get to Base Camp, the details of the Monastery where Zack goes to get a blessing from the monks for a safe climb, the tent city of Base Camp and then the landmarks on Everest itself. It made it easy to imagine everything that was happening. I've also always been interested in the Yeti, Bigfoot and Sasquatch legends ever since I saw The Legend of Boggy Creek as a child, so reading about an angry Yeti on Mount Everest was always going to interest me and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
The book starts with the anguish of Zack hearing about the death of his beloved wife and struggling to come to terms with it until the idea of taking her ashes to Nepal is put into his mind. It was impossible not to feel for him and it was a good way to get the reader caring about what happened to him. He is not the best climber, taking part as a way of being with Nadia as she went after her dreams but he is persuaded to go to Base Camp by the expedition leader Ian. He offers Zack a deal-come to Base Camp and Ian will ensure that Nadia's ashes reach the summit. I liked Ian. He was brash and confident and somewhat manipulative in his desire to get Zack to climb, but I liked him. Other than Zack, he was my favourite character.
With it being an expedition, there was an interesting mix of other characters. Zack becomes friends with fellow climber Dustin, and becomes aware that he has his own secret agenda on the expedition, particularly when he ignores Ian's orders and goes off on his own from one of the camps, worrying Zack and photographer Francesca. What exactly is Dustin doing alone on Everest and what is he hiding? We also have the hard nosed climbing guide Skinner who comes into conflict with dopehead rich kid Jimmy, a vendetta that will cause a lot of trouble as the expedition continues. I enjoyed Skinner's no crap mentality and the sub plot with Jimmy added another interest to the story. When the first death occurs on Everest, the reader is left to wonder if it was a climbing accident or if it was because of a Yeti. As the book progresses there are more deadly incidents that worry the team.
Sometimes you get a book that hints at a Yeti and turns out to be something different. This book definitely has a Yeti that is tracking the team but it is not just a creature feature. It is a thriller that adds human conflict into the Yeti action, and the story takes a few interesting turns towards the end which is always fun. I also loved that the infamous disappearance of Mallory and Irvine who may or may not have summitted before Hillary and Tensing before being killed, was brought into the story with them possibly being killed by a Yeti as they fled down the mountain. The case of the missing climbers has always interested me so I enjoyed their story being brought into this story. I enjoyed the high tension throughout the book from the Yeti danger and the threat from the conditions on the mountain, combining with the action packed finale. It was a really enjoyable book.
Rick Chesler is fast becoming a favourite author of mine when it comes to creature feature horror fiction. His early books were entertaining yet perhaps a little unpolished, not that it bothered me when I was entertained by them. However his recent books like Luna and The Yeti have really shown how he has evolved as a writer, telling a tighter tension filled story that really keeps my interest as the book goes on. He is a great storyteller who gets to the point with the right amount of description to draw you into the story but without it being dull. He is now an auto-buy author in this genre and I very much look forward to the other books of his that I have yet to read-The Tank and DMZ-and whatever he releases next.
I have always had an interest in books about Everest, reading a lot of non fiction mountain climbing accounts and watching lots of documentaries about it. This is part of the reason that I enjoyed the book so much. The setting felt familiar to me, and it was easy to see in my mind where they were trekking through to get to Base Camp, the details of the Monastery where Zack goes to get a blessing from the monks for a safe climb, the tent city of Base Camp and then the landmarks on Everest itself. It made it easy to imagine everything that was happening. I've also always been interested in the Yeti, Bigfoot and Sasquatch legends ever since I saw The Legend of Boggy Creek as a child, so reading about an angry Yeti on Mount Everest was always going to interest me and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
The book starts with the anguish of Zack hearing about the death of his beloved wife and struggling to come to terms with it until the idea of taking her ashes to Nepal is put into his mind. It was impossible not to feel for him and it was a good way to get the reader caring about what happened to him. He is not the best climber, taking part as a way of being with Nadia as she went after her dreams but he is persuaded to go to Base Camp by the expedition leader Ian. He offers Zack a deal-come to Base Camp and Ian will ensure that Nadia's ashes reach the summit. I liked Ian. He was brash and confident and somewhat manipulative in his desire to get Zack to climb, but I liked him. Other than Zack, he was my favourite character.
With it being an expedition, there was an interesting mix of other characters. Zack becomes friends with fellow climber Dustin, and becomes aware that he has his own secret agenda on the expedition, particularly when he ignores Ian's orders and goes off on his own from one of the camps, worrying Zack and photographer Francesca. What exactly is Dustin doing alone on Everest and what is he hiding? We also have the hard nosed climbing guide Skinner who comes into conflict with dopehead rich kid Jimmy, a vendetta that will cause a lot of trouble as the expedition continues. I enjoyed Skinner's no crap mentality and the sub plot with Jimmy added another interest to the story. When the first death occurs on Everest, the reader is left to wonder if it was a climbing accident or if it was because of a Yeti. As the book progresses there are more deadly incidents that worry the team.
Sometimes you get a book that hints at a Yeti and turns out to be something different. This book definitely has a Yeti that is tracking the team but it is not just a creature feature. It is a thriller that adds human conflict into the Yeti action, and the story takes a few interesting turns towards the end which is always fun. I also loved that the infamous disappearance of Mallory and Irvine who may or may not have summitted before Hillary and Tensing before being killed, was brought into the story with them possibly being killed by a Yeti as they fled down the mountain. The case of the missing climbers has always interested me so I enjoyed their story being brought into this story. I enjoyed the high tension throughout the book from the Yeti danger and the threat from the conditions on the mountain, combining with the action packed finale. It was a really enjoyable book.
Rick Chesler is fast becoming a favourite author of mine when it comes to creature feature horror fiction. His early books were entertaining yet perhaps a little unpolished, not that it bothered me when I was entertained by them. However his recent books like Luna and The Yeti have really shown how he has evolved as a writer, telling a tighter tension filled story that really keeps my interest as the book goes on. He is a great storyteller who gets to the point with the right amount of description to draw you into the story but without it being dull. He is now an auto-buy author in this genre and I very much look forward to the other books of his that I have yet to read-The Tank and DMZ-and whatever he releases next.
May 20, 2022
While I thoroughly loved Chesler and Douglas's other collaboration, The Flat, I've always held a particularly special place in my heart for this one. The Flat scared the crap out of me and is forever embedded into my memory, because it's a superb supernatural thriller. But The Yeti didn't just scare me; it moved me, and taught me things about Everest I didn't know. It has its own unique flavor, one you won't find anywhere else (at least, in my opinion).
We'll get to the scares and thrills in a minute, but first I must applaud the research and attention to detail that went into this novel. The mountaineering escapades visited upon the characters are real threats which would loom over any person who dares to scale Mount Everest. This fact lends authenticity to the story, which in turn makes the terror much more palpable.
I must admit, I'm a sucker for slow-burn chillers. While some folks may find The Yeti incessantly boring, I was reeled right along the tedious but paralyzing journey. From the inner classrooms of American academia to the freezing cold base camp of the tallest mountain in the world, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The whole time, as I followed Zack and his teammates into hell on earth, the soundtrack to The Edge was playing in my head, I think because this novel reminds me a lot of that film. It conveys the same sense of tragedy as The Edge, only in the form of words instead of moving pictures.
One thing both Chesler and Douglas do really well is characters. I mean, no other wordsmith duo could've created such an authentic mountain guide as Ian. He sounds like what we'd all imagine a rough n'tough mountaineer should sound like.
I don't want to spoil any of the juicy details, so instead of ranting on for a hundred more paragraphs, I'm gonna insist you pick up The Yeti and experience it all for yourself. Go on. You need a little excitement in your life. The Yeti is just what the doctor ordered.
We'll get to the scares and thrills in a minute, but first I must applaud the research and attention to detail that went into this novel. The mountaineering escapades visited upon the characters are real threats which would loom over any person who dares to scale Mount Everest. This fact lends authenticity to the story, which in turn makes the terror much more palpable.
I must admit, I'm a sucker for slow-burn chillers. While some folks may find The Yeti incessantly boring, I was reeled right along the tedious but paralyzing journey. From the inner classrooms of American academia to the freezing cold base camp of the tallest mountain in the world, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The whole time, as I followed Zack and his teammates into hell on earth, the soundtrack to The Edge was playing in my head, I think because this novel reminds me a lot of that film. It conveys the same sense of tragedy as The Edge, only in the form of words instead of moving pictures.
One thing both Chesler and Douglas do really well is characters. I mean, no other wordsmith duo could've created such an authentic mountain guide as Ian. He sounds like what we'd all imagine a rough n'tough mountaineer should sound like.
I don't want to spoil any of the juicy details, so instead of ranting on for a hundred more paragraphs, I'm gonna insist you pick up The Yeti and experience it all for yourself. Go on. You need a little excitement in your life. The Yeti is just what the doctor ordered.
February 9, 2021
This book has very little to do with a yeti. It is rarely in the story at all other than a few howls now and then.
However, having said that, the book is very detailed when it comes to Everest and the prospect of climbing it. It read to me more as an adventure book than a book about monsters. The writing is detailed and the list of references at the end goes on for pages.
If you are looking for a story about a group going up the mountain in an ill-fated attempt to touch the sky, this is a good one.
However, having said that, the book is very detailed when it comes to Everest and the prospect of climbing it. It read to me more as an adventure book than a book about monsters. The writing is detailed and the list of references at the end goes on for pages.
If you are looking for a story about a group going up the mountain in an ill-fated attempt to touch the sky, this is a good one.
March 7, 2021
Adventure, is definitely a good read.
If you can suspend scepticism about the yeti, this a great adventure read. The description of the Everest prep and climb seems to be spot on well woven into the story of a man's struggle to accept his wife 's death.
If you can suspend scepticism about the yeti, this a great adventure read. The description of the Everest prep and climb seems to be spot on well woven into the story of a man's struggle to accept his wife 's death.
September 23, 2021
Do not be fooled by the title. This book is so much more than just another creature feature or another thriller although the plot moves at breakneck speed. There is a wonderful thread just below the surface of Tibetan Buddhism that isn't religious at all.
October 6, 2021
Good thriller
Once I started this, I could not stop. It is well written with interesting characters. If you like Mt. Everest type of climbing expeditions and a possibility of a Yeti thrown in, then this is a good read.
Once I started this, I could not stop. It is well written with interesting characters. If you like Mt. Everest type of climbing expeditions and a possibility of a Yeti thrown in, then this is a good read.
October 18, 2021
Excellent Yeti story
I won’t talk about the plot, other than to say, there is a terrific climbing novel here. The characters are well developed and if not likable, at least relatable. I high enjoyed it.
I won’t talk about the plot, other than to say, there is a terrific climbing novel here. The characters are well developed and if not likable, at least relatable. I high enjoyed it.
January 18, 2022
Interesting
I have Always enjoyed reading books about Everest. Even tho this one is not true? It was really well written and totally held my interest.
I have Always enjoyed reading books about Everest. Even tho this one is not true? It was really well written and totally held my interest.
April 14, 2022
This is one of the best books I've read this year, maybe for a few years! It kept me going and I couldn't wait to get back to it to finish it.
I'm excited to read more from Rick Chesler.
I'm excited to read more from Rick Chesler.
January 6, 2023
Originally published on my book blog Creature From the Book Lagoon.
*Trigger Warning: Some animal death.
First and fore most, this book sure as shit makes me never. EVER. Want to go climb ANY mountain – especially Mt. FREAKING Everest!! Not even Kidding! 😐
Seriously. Climbing a mountain over 26,000 feet. In snowy horrible weather. Just about ZERO oxygen??? Not even counting all the horrible actual CLIMBING to do?? Yeah, no. That’s a no! Nope. Not hiking a mountain. D:
The plot has a quick set up. There is zero time wasting! In no time flat, we get to the mountain and ready to climb it. Just enough details for us to get ready for the mountain and introduce us to everyone without bogging down the whole beginning with too much details or set up. There are a lot of characters and a lot going on, but it never felt lost or confused. Everything felt like it perfectly fit in the book. Not sure I loved the message about living life to the fullest / get off your ass and do stuff… I mean, good message but something about how it is relayed to us just rubbed me the wrong way. :\
The Yeti is a blizzard of suspense and creepy, chilling atmosphere. Even when there is down time, the suspense never seems to dissipate. Even when the Yeti isn’t even around, you feel panic tightening it’s grip on you because you just never know where the threat will come from! Will the yeti kill you or will this damn mountain and mother nature kill you? You just don’t know.
The authors do a great job of making you feel for all the characters. I even felt bad when side / minor characters were injured or killed off. Even the yet has all the feels when we finally see what all is going on with him. D:
This is a super enjoyable book. Perfect for a snowy winter. It had suspense! It had action! It had all the feels! 😀 This is a very fun read. Climbing a mountain like this does not sound fun to me, with or without the killer yeti chasing me! I will stick to my books, thank you and goodnight.
*Trigger Warning: Some animal death.
First and fore most, this book sure as shit makes me never. EVER. Want to go climb ANY mountain – especially Mt. FREAKING Everest!! Not even Kidding! 😐
Seriously. Climbing a mountain over 26,000 feet. In snowy horrible weather. Just about ZERO oxygen??? Not even counting all the horrible actual CLIMBING to do?? Yeah, no. That’s a no! Nope. Not hiking a mountain. D:
The plot has a quick set up. There is zero time wasting! In no time flat, we get to the mountain and ready to climb it. Just enough details for us to get ready for the mountain and introduce us to everyone without bogging down the whole beginning with too much details or set up. There are a lot of characters and a lot going on, but it never felt lost or confused. Everything felt like it perfectly fit in the book. Not sure I loved the message about living life to the fullest / get off your ass and do stuff… I mean, good message but something about how it is relayed to us just rubbed me the wrong way. :\
The Yeti is a blizzard of suspense and creepy, chilling atmosphere. Even when there is down time, the suspense never seems to dissipate. Even when the Yeti isn’t even around, you feel panic tightening it’s grip on you because you just never know where the threat will come from! Will the yeti kill you or will this damn mountain and mother nature kill you? You just don’t know.
The authors do a great job of making you feel for all the characters. I even felt bad when side / minor characters were injured or killed off. Even the yet has all the feels when we finally see what all is going on with him. D:
This is a super enjoyable book. Perfect for a snowy winter. It had suspense! It had action! It had all the feels! 😀 This is a very fun read. Climbing a mountain like this does not sound fun to me, with or without the killer yeti chasing me! I will stick to my books, thank you and goodnight.
July 27, 2017
I'm a great fan of Rick Chesler, but I don't know how he managed to get himself roped into co-authoring this book. It follows a formula that most male authors seem to favor. Book's protagonist is married to the love of his life. She dies in the first chapter. By the third chapter he's found the next woman who is the love of his life. The poor Yeti, who should be in the forefront of the book, is consigned to the sidelines. After skipping pages, then chapters, I realized that this book is just too boring to bother with. Sorry, Rick.
May 17, 2020
Inspiring
I read this book in 3 days. I just couldn't out it down, although I had a 5 year old running around. This was one of the most inspiring Bigfoot books I have read in a long time. The fortitude of the characters was uninspiring throughout this book. Even though at times it seemed they would kill each other, in the end they all worked together, but (spoiler alert, sorry) only one survived. A very eye opening read. Loved this book.
I read this book in 3 days. I just couldn't out it down, although I had a 5 year old running around. This was one of the most inspiring Bigfoot books I have read in a long time. The fortitude of the characters was uninspiring throughout this book. Even though at times it seemed they would kill each other, in the end they all worked together, but (spoiler alert, sorry) only one survived. A very eye opening read. Loved this book.
May 24, 2020
I put this book on my want to read list a while ago. I just finally got around to reading it. I had forgotten anything I had read about the description by the time I started reading. The story wasn't what I had expected by the title. None the less I enjoyed the book. I plan on looking into some of the author's other books
December 12, 2022
fast paced, interesting
This story was so very interesting. It’s not about climbers being picked off, one by one, by some gruesome beast. It’s about Everest, the challenges of the climb and why men & women risk their lives to climb it. It’s a soul-searching sci-if, adventure, thriller!
This story was so very interesting. It’s not about climbers being picked off, one by one, by some gruesome beast. It’s about Everest, the challenges of the climb and why men & women risk their lives to climb it. It’s a soul-searching sci-if, adventure, thriller!
November 10, 2024
This has great winter/bone-chilling/freezing cold/isolation feels & atmosphere (if you’re into that sorta thing like I am). Independently published in 2016, a group of individuals climbing Mt. Everest find themselves being stalked by the alleged yeti as well as face the difficult trials of climbing the mountain.
January 17, 2020
Great read!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Terrific adventure yarn. I almost felt the need to bundle up, warm and snug, while keeping ears alert for approaching footsteps in the dark.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Terrific adventure yarn. I almost felt the need to bundle up, warm and snug, while keeping ears alert for approaching footsteps in the dark.
June 29, 2020
Kept my interest, but full of cliche’
While the story is not very original, it did hold my interest mostly for the Mount Everest historical part(s)of the story.
If you have read or are a fan of Bigfoot/Yeti horror books there probably is nothing new here for you.
While the story is not very original, it did hold my interest mostly for the Mount Everest historical part(s)of the story.
If you have read or are a fan of Bigfoot/Yeti horror books there probably is nothing new here for you.
July 2, 2017
Enjoyable read
A enjoyable and quick reason. Good adventure story at the roof of the world. A nice mixture of adventure and horror.
A enjoyable and quick reason. Good adventure story at the roof of the world. A nice mixture of adventure and horror.
December 17, 2018
Fun read!
December 21, 2019
Pretty exciting
I mean it was a fun read and I would definitely read books by these guys again. It was a monster story basically. And who doesn't love those?
I mean it was a fun read and I would definitely read books by these guys again. It was a monster story basically. And who doesn't love those?
December 25, 2019
Awful
If you don't mind being offended as a reader, have fun. Illogical, weird interactions and just painful to read. Pass
If you don't mind being offended as a reader, have fun. Illogical, weird interactions and just painful to read. Pass
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