Published by Tantor Audio Genres: Horror
Format: Audiobook
Chilling, atmospheric, and full of tension! The Ascent is about Tim Overleigh who has joined an expedition to climb the Canyon of Souls in the Himalayas. Tim lost his ex-wife six months earlier and is still grappling with her loss and his grief. One could say that he is still haunted by her loss. His sense of adventure keeps him going as he and other climbers decide to face/fight the elements despite warnings from those who live there.
This book is heavy on atmosphere and chilling vibes. The quest of the climbers, the snow, the ice, the chilling vibe and the fight for survival was very well done. There are quite a few twists and revelations which I did not see coming toward the end. I also enjoyed the tension, sense of dread, and danger that jumped off the pages. The Ascentwas not as horrific as I would have liked, and I found I had a hard time connecting to or feeling for Tim.
This book had me grabbing for a warm blanket and thankful to be inside where is warm and cozy. While this was not my favorite book by Malfi, it was still enjoyable and a worthwhile read.
