'Waiting on Wednesday' is an event where I feature an upcoming book that I am extra excited about. I used to do this in the past and am making it a priority to do again. Seriously, who among us doesn't have a book or two or twenty that we are excited about reading? Plus, it lets us 'spread the word' about authors and series that we personally enjoy.
The book I'm featuring this week is by an author that I haven't read as yet. However, the setting of the book drew me in. I've mentioned that I love mountains and mountain settings. I also have visited a few caves that can be toured - not that I'm a 'caver' by any means. I have gone to Carlsbad Caverns several times and also gone on tours through mines in Colorado. I will say that they don't necessarily make me super comfortable, but I can manage. The description of the story here made me want to pick it up. Have you read books by Taylor Adams (I do have a couple of others by him to read on my shelves)? Have you toured caves or caverns and enjoyed them? What do you think?
Her Last Breath
by Taylor Adams
Publication Date: February 17th
From the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and The Last Word comes a story of two friends who embark on an ill-fated caving expedition—and the dark truth of what happens deep underground.
After years of excuses, Tess has finally agreed to go caving with her best friend Allie. Their lives have diverged sharply since high school—Allie is a self-made travel influencer, while Tess is a shy (and claustrophobic) legal assistant struggling to pay for law school. Maybe she’s a little jealous of Allie's globe-trotting life. Who wouldn’t be?
As Tess and Allie descend into the depths, they realize they’re not alone. A stranger who claims to be a fellow caver harasses them. Confident, take-no-shit Allie insults the guy—and he retaliates. Soon, Tess is trapped inside a narrow crawl space hundreds of feet underground, fighting to stay alive.
Twenty-four hours later, as a hospitalized Tess recounts her harrowing story of survival, the detective interviewing her shares new and shocking secrets about Allie's true past. Together, they begin to suspect the brutal attack wasn’t so random after all.
Who was Allie, really? Why did this man target them? And did Tess really leave the danger behind when she escaped the cave?
I haven't read any books by Taylor Adams, but this one does sound interesting. I have toured the Cuevas del Drach (Porto Cristo) in Mallorca whilst on holiday there which were spectacular! I can read about actual caving but I wouldn't like to go caving though in enclosed spaces - I get claustrophobia!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand, Margaret. It is a little strange to be underground. The places I have toured were OK for touring, but I am not eager to try caving and hanging from a rope - ha!
DeleteOh this sounds amazing! I haven't read this author but I will definitely be looking for this one. I'm like you with caves - I'm fine with them but don't love them and I suspect I really wouldn't love one that involves being in a narrow crawl space.
ReplyDeleteNo, crawl spaces are not what I'd like to try. I agree that the storyline sounds interesting. This is kind of like when I read books set on cruise ships, but I have taken a cruise. I get way too motion sick. LOL
DeleteI haven’t read this author before, but the whole premise of this one gives me the creeps. I can’t imagine anything much worse than being trapped in a cave with a psychopath. I’ve been in a few caves over the years, and I’ve never been completely comfortable in any of them.
ReplyDeleteUnderstood, Sam. And, by the way, thanks again for coming by and sharing your thoughts. No, I can read about things (like caves and psychopaths), but don't want to experience that in my actual life. LOL
DeleteI want to try this author but caves? Didn't like my one experience in a cave and much like an MRI I don't want to do it again, ha.
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I get it, Mary! I know that caves are not for everyone. I certainly don't want to visit one and experience it hanging from a rope - ha! An MRI? Understood!
DeleteOoh, this sounds so intense - and a bit scary!
ReplyDeleteYes, Angela, you've to it right - intense indeed. I can read about it, don't want to actually experience it!
DeleteCave settings are always big draws for me...they're so eerie. And I've read a few books by this author that I liked. So I will definitely be on the lookout for this one! :D
ReplyDeleteYes, eerie is a good word. Good to know that you've read other books by the author and liked them. We'll see how this one goes for me when I get to it. Ha!
DeleteI don't think I've ever read a mystery set in a cave, and, as a person who has occasionally gone caving, I believe that's a great setting for scary happenings. One of the best books I've read for kids was the nonfiction book, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team. Harrowing!
ReplyDeleteOh, Deb, that kid nonfiction book does indeed sound scary! I've read a couple of mysteries that included caves or caving. Nevada Barr had one that was set in Carlsbad Caverns and it was pretty intense. I'll try this one eventually and see what I think. If it gets to be too much, I'll not continue. LOL
DeleteI just finished this one myself, and boy are you in for a treat! It kept me guessing!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear, Ethan! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWell...I have done a couple of cave/cavern tours near here but to actually go caving, I would be too claustrophobic. lol
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that's the consensus here for the most part. LOL
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