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Part of "Wilderness" series
"Mountain Nightmare" by David Robbins is a gripping and suspenseful wilderness thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows a group of strangers who become trapped in the Rocky Mountains during a violent storm, and soon realize that they are not alone. As the group struggles to survive in the harsh elements, they begin to suspect that there is something sinister lurking in the shadows. They soon discover that a dangerous predator is stalking them, and they must band together and use all their skills and resources to evade capture and make it off the mountain alive. Robbins is a master of creating tension and suspense, and he skillfully ratchets up the stakes as the story progresses. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the vivid descriptions of the mountain wilderness will transport readers to a world of beauty and danger. One of the strengths of "Mountain Nightmare" is the way that Robbins explores the theme of survival. The characters must confront their own fears and limitations as they fight to stay alive, and the story raises thought-provoking questions about what it takes to survive in the wilderness and in life. Overall, "Mountain Nightmare" is a thrilling and engaging wilderness thriller that will keep readers hooked until the very last page. It is a must-read for fans of authors like C.J. Box and William Kent Krueger, and anyone who loves a good adventure story.
Craig Johnson
The Cold Dish
If you enjoyed 'Mountain Nightmare' by David Robbins, you might like 'The Cold Dish' by Craig Johnson. This modern western mystery follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he investigates a murder in his small Wyoming town. The chilling mountain setting and complex characters will remind you of Robbins' work.
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Dead Man's Walk
If you're looking for a book similar to 'Mountain Nightmare', try 'Dead Man's Walk' by Larry McMurtry. This western novel follows a group of young Texas Rangers, including Woodrow Call and Gus McCrae, on their first dangerous mission. The harsh, unforgiving landscape and the themes of survival and camaraderie will appeal to fans of Robbins' work.
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Lonesome Dove
If you're looking for a classic western novel similar to 'Mountain Nightmare', try 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows a group of former Texas Rangers, including Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call, on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. The epic journey, the harsh landscape, and the themes of friendship and survival will appeal to fans of Robbins' work.
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The Shootist
If you're looking for a western novel similar to 'Mountain Nightmare', try 'The Shootist' by Glendon Swarthout. This novel follows an aging gunfighter, J.B. Books, as he faces his own mortality in a small town in Wyoming. The themes of survival and determination, as well as the chilling mountain setting, will appeal to fans of Robbins' work.
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True Grit
If you're looking for a classic western novel similar to 'Mountain Nightmare', try 'True Grit' by Charles Portis. This novel follows a young girl, Mattie Ross, as she seeks revenge on her father's killer in the American West. The themes of survival and determination, as well as the chilling mountain setting, will appeal to fans of Robbins' work.
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Winter's Bone
Fans of 'Mountain Nightmare' might enjoy 'Winter's Bone' by Daniel Woodrell. This novel follows a young girl, Ree Dolly, as she searches for her missing father in the Ozarks. The desolate, mountainous landscape and the themes of survival and determination are similar to those in Robbins' book.
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