Details:
- author: Ronald Malfi
- full title: The Ascent
- narrator: Joe Hempel
- genre: thriller, horror
- topics: #sport, #mountainclimbing, #himalaya
- publisher: Tantor Audio
- publish date: 06 Jun 2023
- timing: 8:55:00
My Rating of the Audiobook:
- content: 💙💙💙
- narration: 💙💙💙💙
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My Thoughts:
I’m not into sports novels, but Malfi is an author I really liked before. The Ascent was my fourth book by Ronald Malfi. I previously read: Come With Me, Black Mouth, and a set of short stories Ghostwritten, and I liked them all.Tim Overleigh almost died in a caving accident. He is sure his late wife, Hannah, saved his life then. Later, his old friend Andrew invites him on an expedition to the Himalayas. The Canyon of Souls is a place that no human has conquered yet.
The plot is a bit messy, as is the MC’s state of mind. It shuffles from one event to another.
The Ascent is a solid eerie thriller, and I think other readers may like it. But I enjoyed other works by Ronald Malfi much more than this novel.
About the Author:
Ronald Malfi is the bestselling, award-winning author of many novels and novellas in the horror, mystery, and thriller genres. In 2011, his novel, Floating Staircase, was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for best novel by the Horror Writers Association, and also won a gold IPPY award. Perhaps his most well-received novel, Come with Me (2021), about a man who learns a dark secret about his wife after she's killed, has received stellar reviews, including a starred review from BookPage, and Publishers Weekly has said, "Malfi impresses in this taut, supernaturally tinged mystery... and sticks the landing with a powerful denouement. There’s plenty here to enjoy."
About the Narrator:
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe Hempel, a total eighties' kid, had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world—shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For over a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with over 100 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe still lives in Cincinnati with his son Zach, and enjoys running marathons and bringing words on a page to life. Joe is also the winner of the 2018 ABR Listeners Choice Award for Horror.
