Book Review: Thin Air: A Ghost Story by Michelle Paver

This haunting new novel and long-awaited sequel to the chilling Dark Matter by Michelle Paver certainly doesn’t disappoint.

The plot of Thin Air is undeniably gripping and a genuine page-turner. After finding herself mesmerized by the history, vastness and the terrifying solitude of the Himalayas, Paver used it as the setting for this undeniably gripping account of a 1935 expedition up Kangchenjunga.

Young medic Stephen Pearce joins his brother Kits and an elite team to attempt to scale the world’s third highest mountain, following in the footsteps of tragic 1906 Lyell Expedition.

The mysterious potential of such a remote location presses the relatable Stephen to ask: “What if ghosts really were to exist?” We follow Stephen’s reflective journey as he embarks on the expedition of a lifetime.

If you enjoyed Dark Matter, you’ll love Thin Air. Step in with enthusiasm and excitement, yet the greatest of caution…

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