Thin Air

Name: Thin Air
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SKU: 9781409163367
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The most chilling and compelling ghost story of the year

By Michelle Paver

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Set in the Himalayas in 1935, Thin Air follows five Englishmen on a harrowing expedition to conquer Kangchenjunga, the sacred mountain and its biggest killer. As they ascend, the physical and psychological challenges deepen, revealing a dark and unsettling presence that tests their courage to its limits.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate atmospheric supernatural fiction, classic ghost stories, and richly detailed settings. Fans of psychological horror and historical adventure in exotic locales will find this novel particularly compelling.

The Himalayas, 1935.

Kangchenjunga. The sacred mountain. Biggest killer of them all.
Five Englishmen set out to conquer it. But courage can only take them so far. And the higher they climb, the darker it gets.

A terrifying tale of a dark and deadly secret, beautifully told by million-copy bestseller, Michelle Paver

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The Himalayas, 1935.

Kangchenjunga. The sacred mountain. Biggest killer of them all.

Five Englishmen set out to conquer it. But courage can only take them so far. And the higher they climb, the darker it gets.

Thin Air by Michelle Paver captures the haunting tale of this daunting expedition.

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A wonderfully atmospheric and hugely enjoyable ghost story, Thin Air is praised for its evocative, chilling, and superbly unsettling narrative. Reviews highlight Michelle Paver's vivid descriptions of the harsh topography, which intensify the story's pervasive menace, placing it alongside classic supernatural tales. Noted as gripping with moments of both horror and beauty, it is commended by Bookseller, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, and Independent on Sunday.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409163367

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 129.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 240

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Horror & Supernatural Michelle Paver

About the Author

Michelle Paver was born in central Africa and came to England as a child. After gaining a degree in Biochemistry from Oxford University, she worked as a solicitor before giving up the law to write full-time. Her books include the internationally bestselling Wolf Brother series for younger readers, and the acclaimed supernatural novels Dark Matter, Thin Air, and Wakenhyrst.