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Fractured Everest #1
Under Everest
HIGH ADVENTURE. HIGH FANTASY. HIGH ALTITUDE.
Nima never intended to be a climber, an explorer, or a hero. She never expected to see magical wonders or nightmarish abominations. She was simply a Sherpa trying to save her family, her quest sending her higher and deeper into Everest’s icy grip.
When she falls through a mystical portal, Nima finds herself caught in a magical war raging beneath the highest mountain on Earth. Accompanied by her friend Drew Adley, she will have to contend with mad sorcerers, monsters out of legend, and the great mountain itself.
Their only route home blocked and with dangers coming from every side, Nima and Drew will have to use all their skill and bravery if they are ever to escape the horrors that lie in the depths UNDER EVEREST.
Nima never intended to be a climber, an explorer, or a hero. She never expected to see magical wonders or nightmarish abominations. She was simply a Sherpa trying to save her family, her quest sending her higher and deeper into Everest’s icy grip.
When she falls through a mystical portal, Nima finds herself caught in a magical war raging beneath the highest mountain on Earth. Accompanied by her friend Drew Adley, she will have to contend with mad sorcerers, monsters out of legend, and the great mountain itself.
Their only route home blocked and with dangers coming from every side, Nima and Drew will have to use all their skill and bravery if they are ever to escape the horrors that lie in the depths UNDER EVEREST.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2018
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D.H. Dunn
24 books22 followersD.H. Dunn writes fantasy and adventure fiction for readers who enjoy empathy-driven heroes, deep characters, and imaginative worlds. He is the author of nine published novels, including the FRACTURED EVEREST series.
A former U.S. Navy sailor, he now wanders the coasts and forests of Maine, looking for hope and adventure wherever he can find it
A former U.S. Navy sailor, he now wanders the coasts and forests of Maine, looking for hope and adventure wherever he can find it
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April 14, 2021A fast-paced, entertaining fantastic adventure in the tradition of Indiana Jones, Tintin, Haggard and Doyle, with considerably less sexism and racism. The unexpected friendship between the Sherpa girl Nima and American ex-sailor Drew provides the story's rather appealing core, rounded out by breathless hikes across the ice fields and a frankly magical adventure of portals and secret underworlds. The plot does have the rather heavy reliance on coincidence, and the high supporting-character death toll, typical of this genre, and a romantic subplot feels woefully underdeveloped, but overall it was at least as much fun as a good summer blockbuster. (Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.)
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November 14, 2018The story follows adventures of Sherpa girl Nima and American ex-sailor Drew. They fall through a mystical portal and find themselves caught in a magical war raging beneath Mount Everest.
Despite interesting premise, I struggled with this book. I tried to finish it, but finally DNF-ed it at around 53% of the ebook version. I feel that the plot relies heavily on a coincidence. The secondary characters remain underdeveloped and, truth be told, neither Nima nor Drew felt particularly interesting or convincing. The writing felt a bit rough and unclear in places. I had to force myself to read past first few chapters and it hasn’t changed along the way. I think Under Everest has interesting premise and potential for a good story. Having said that, it didn’t click between us
Despite interesting premise, I struggled with this book. I tried to finish it, but finally DNF-ed it at around 53% of the ebook version. I feel that the plot relies heavily on a coincidence. The secondary characters remain underdeveloped and, truth be told, neither Nima nor Drew felt particularly interesting or convincing. The writing felt a bit rough and unclear in places. I had to force myself to read past first few chapters and it hasn’t changed along the way. I think Under Everest has interesting premise and potential for a good story. Having said that, it didn’t click between us
June 29, 2018
A really clever and rather original story that is part Indiana Jones, part alternate history, and part magical fantasy. The setting is familiar, at least for most of us--the Himalaya in the 1950s, just after WWII. But Mount Everest (Qomolungma, or Chomolungma) is more than just the world's highest mountain--it is also a place of magic, a sort of nexus to ... well, no spoilers. But suffice to say that the cast of characters, as well as the creatures, encountered in Under Everest is nothing like what Sir Edmund Hillary found.
It's a fun read, perfect for the summer beach or--given the Himalayan setting--in winter-time, curled up by the fire. Looking forward to the sequels.
It's a fun read, perfect for the summer beach or--given the Himalayan setting--in winter-time, curled up by the fire. Looking forward to the sequels.
June 16, 2019
Completely original!
Exciting drama unfolds on the slopes of Chomolungma (Everest). Each of the characters has a reason to be putting their lives on the line in such a dangerous environment. Nima and her brother need their guide fees to rescue their father from debt. Drew wants to help Nima and find a mysterious woman he's fallen in love with. Wanda from Warsaw searches for her lost father. Jang dreams of restoring his family's dynasty to power over Nepal. When flashing glimpses of legendary yetis lead them all through a portal into the mountain, they find themselves caught up in a struggle between other-worldly beings who are trapped in "the Under."
Throughout this fast-moving story, the author strikes a superb balance between fantastic, unusual action and fascinating character development. The tale is told from multiple points of view and includes unique concepts, a very bizarre dragon, and rather peculiar antagonists with some of their thinking explored. We get to know each of the characters quite well and watch them learn from each other through dire challenges. The story explores friendship, loyalty, personal priorities, and sacrifice for love.
I was glued to this book for many nights and found my thoughts drawn to the vivid imagery of portals, yetis, and crystalline magic. If you are intrigued by the daunting adventure of mountain climbing, let yourself be swept into this rich tale of extraordinary happenings on and in Everest. I've had my own strange experiences on the slopes of Shasta and can say with certainty that this story is much more than just well-spun fantasy. If the next book in the series is as satisfying as the first, I'm in for an exciting ride.
Exciting drama unfolds on the slopes of Chomolungma (Everest). Each of the characters has a reason to be putting their lives on the line in such a dangerous environment. Nima and her brother need their guide fees to rescue their father from debt. Drew wants to help Nima and find a mysterious woman he's fallen in love with. Wanda from Warsaw searches for her lost father. Jang dreams of restoring his family's dynasty to power over Nepal. When flashing glimpses of legendary yetis lead them all through a portal into the mountain, they find themselves caught up in a struggle between other-worldly beings who are trapped in "the Under."
Throughout this fast-moving story, the author strikes a superb balance between fantastic, unusual action and fascinating character development. The tale is told from multiple points of view and includes unique concepts, a very bizarre dragon, and rather peculiar antagonists with some of their thinking explored. We get to know each of the characters quite well and watch them learn from each other through dire challenges. The story explores friendship, loyalty, personal priorities, and sacrifice for love.
I was glued to this book for many nights and found my thoughts drawn to the vivid imagery of portals, yetis, and crystalline magic. If you are intrigued by the daunting adventure of mountain climbing, let yourself be swept into this rich tale of extraordinary happenings on and in Everest. I've had my own strange experiences on the slopes of Shasta and can say with certainty that this story is much more than just well-spun fantasy. If the next book in the series is as satisfying as the first, I'm in for an exciting ride.
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March 8, 2021DNF
The short version is that one third into the book I still didn't care about any of the characters or the world they landed in.
The slightly longer version is that I have been avoiding books where the main plot is "Man sets out to save female loved one" because...I am tired of these kinds of stories. Now in this book Nima first sets out to save her father from debt and then to save her brother who was abducted by a Yeti which really should be a good story except...her entire character revolves around that. First all she thinks about is that she has to save her father, then that she has to save her brother. What does Nima want that's not related to the men in her life? I have no idea. Of course I'm not saying that she not think about them at all, only that she should have some agency of her own. As it is she has about as much as all the women whose entire point is to get abducted so that they can be saved, only someone painted it pink and scrawled 'but this time feminist' over it.
The short version is that one third into the book I still didn't care about any of the characters or the world they landed in.
The slightly longer version is that I have been avoiding books where the main plot is "Man sets out to save female loved one" because...I am tired of these kinds of stories. Now in this book Nima first sets out to save her father from debt and then to save her brother who was abducted by a Yeti which really should be a good story except...her entire character revolves around that. First all she thinks about is that she has to save her father, then that she has to save her brother. What does Nima want that's not related to the men in her life? I have no idea. Of course I'm not saying that she not think about them at all, only that she should have some agency of her own. As it is she has about as much as all the women whose entire point is to get abducted so that they can be saved, only someone painted it pink and scrawled 'but this time feminist' over it.
February 25, 2023
I started Fractured after Shades of the Sea. I am currently on book 4 in the series. I absolutely love this series. I couldn't put the books (on my phone) down because I was so excited to read more into Nima and Drew's story. This series is fantastic. The location, plot, supporting and main characters, and fantasy weave together to make an amazing story. I highly recommend this series to anyone. There is so much packed into this series, I will read it again once I'm finished. And probably again and again. This series is everything a good series should be. A great plot, great characters, and a storyline that keeps you guessing. 5 stars. A truly stellar read.
June 22, 2019
Amazing story
I enjoyed being on the rope so to speak throughout every chapter. New adventures in each chapter keep you captivated. I loved the central charters from the very beginning and felt a part of their adventures. I hope you will give this wonderful book a place on you reading list.
I enjoyed being on the rope so to speak throughout every chapter. New adventures in each chapter keep you captivated. I loved the central charters from the very beginning and felt a part of their adventures. I hope you will give this wonderful book a place on you reading list.
December 13, 2020
Two and a half stars? Maybe two and three quarters? I did more or less like this, but just never quite got into it.
September 17, 2021
A good book to read.
You are taken on a strange journey that will leave you wondering about the story. The author did a good job with the book.
You are taken on a strange journey that will leave you wondering about the story. The author did a good job with the book.
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