Mountain of the Dead (World's Scariest Places)

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places.The greatest unsolved mystery of the 20th century—until now.Fact: During the night of February 1, 1959, in the remote reaches of Siberia, nine Russian hikers slash open their tent from the inside and flee into a blizzard in subpolar temperatures.Fact: By morning all are dead, several having suffered gruesome, violent deaths. What happened to them has baffled investigators and researchers to this day.It has become known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.Now, an American true-crime writer seeking answers to the enduring mystery sets out to retrace the hikers' steps on their fateful expedition—though nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover...The tension is relentless and the terror unyielding in this chilling tale inspired by the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Featuring extensive research into the original event, this psychological horror thriller will captivate readers who enjoy the eerie suspense of authors like Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, and Peter Straub, but with a terrifying twist that will keep you up all night.Praise for Jeremy Bates:★ "A chilling story reminiscent of Stephen King."★ "The tension is relentless. Bates is a master of suspense!"★ "Perfect for fans of true crime and psychological horror!"★ "Terrifying and atmospheric. A great read."★ "If you love Shirley Jackson and Thomas Olde Heuvelt, you need to read Jeremy Bates!"★ "One of the best horror novels I've ever read!"Experience why readers call this “an eerie, suspenseful journey into one of history’s most haunting mysteries.”

True Review

"A horror writer to watch."

BookLife Prize

"Bates offers a truly chilling tale that reminds readers that humans can be the worst type of monster to fear, after all."

Suspense Magazine

"Would make a great screenplay!"

Glenn Kleier, New York Times bestselling author

"Bates doesn't miss a trick."

Horror Palace

"Bates knows how to creep into his reader's mind and toy around."

San Francisco Book Review

"Something to give you chills before you go to bed."

About the Author

USA TODAY and #1 AMAZON overall bestselling author Jeremy Bates has published more than twenty novels and novellas, which have been translated into several languages, optioned for film and TV, and downloaded more than one million times. Midwest Book Review compares his work to "Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art." He has won both an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. The novels in the "World's Scariest Places" series are set in real locations and include Suicide Forest in Japan, The Catacombs in Paris, Helltown in Ohio, Island of the Dolls in Mexico, Mountain of the Dead in Russia, and Hotel Chelsea in New York City. The novels in the "World's Scariest Legends" series are based on real legends and include Mosquito Man, The Sleep Experiment, and The Man From Taured. You can check out any of these places or legends on the web. Also, visit JEREMYBATESBOOKS.COM to receive Black Canyon, winner of Crime Writers of Canada The Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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