“Read this astonishing novel . . .
The magic of his prose equals the horror of Johnston’s story.”
—The Washington Post
The Rocky Mountains have solid their spell over the Courtlands, who’re taking a household trip earlier than their daughter leaves for school. But when Caitlin and her youthful brother, Sean, exit for an early morning run and solely Sean returns, the mountains turn out to be as terrifying as they’re majestic. Written with a precision that captures each emotion, each second of worry, as every member of the household searches for solutions,
Descent
races like an avalanche towards its heart-pounding conclusion. “Read this astonishing novel . . . The magic of his prose equals the horror of Johnston’s story.”
—The Washington Post
“A compelling thriller that is both creepy and literary . . .
Descent
is not just a mystery. It is an emotional story of evil, fear, acceptance and irony.”
—The Denver Post
“
What makes the novel unforgettable is its sense of character, its deliberate, unadorned prose and Johnston’s unflinching exploration of human endurance, physical and psychological.”
—Miami Herald
“A super-charged, addictive read.”
—The Missourian
“An original and psychologically deep thriller.”
—Outside
journal “Outstanding . . . The days when you had to choose between a great story and a great piece of writing? Gone.”
—Esquire
“[A] dazzling debut . . . Exquisitely crafted.”
—The Dallas Morning News
“Incredibly powerful, richly atmospheric.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“ [An] engulfing thriller-cum-western.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“Brilliant . . . As gripping as any Everest expedition.” —Peter Heller, creator of
The Dog Stars
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