Tense, chilling and terrifying with unforgettable characters and an unpredictable and atmospheric plot. One of the most original thrillers I’ve read. It deserves to be huge! stars: from the moment i read the premise for breathless, my interest was piqued. i knew i had to get my hands on this atmospheric thriller, which the author also described as a story meditating on themes of "confronting imposter syndrome, women’s place in the wilderness, danger, and mortality". Perfect for readers who want to take a thrilling adventure all from the safety of their cozy reading chair!... ✨😎✨ This book was pretty good. As someone who knows absolutely nothing about mountain climbing, I thought the author did a great job of explaining the various techniques and exercises involved, without making it tedious. The twist was pretty good, the ending even better. There honestly isn’t a single thing I liked about this book. I didn’t think it was well written, the idea of the story was intriguing but the execution wasn’t there, and the way the story suddenly wrapped up was all very convenient. But there was also a lot of things that just weren’t wrapped up! And I really dislike when books end like that.

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A high-stakes thriller set in the world of extreme-altitude mountaineering that takes a dark turn when a series of deaths can no longer be written off as accidents. Reporter Cecily Wong is invited to join a high altitude expedition. A very successful alpinist is going to climb an 8000 metre peak and wants her to do the interview with him when he succeeds. However this is on the condition that she also reaches the summit assisted. This would be a real scoop but a very serious challenge. Charles McVeigh is the climber and he is intending to complete his plan to scale all 14 of the 8000 metre peaks without oxygen - this one will be the last. Cecily on the other hand is virtually unknown and is a complete amateur in terms of climbing (and to some degree reporting). When mountaineer Charles McVeigh agrees to be interviewed by journalist Cecily Wong on Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world, she has no idea what she's getting herself into. Soon after they begin their ascent, one of their team dies in what everyone else assumes is a freak accident. But Cecily suspects that there is more to it than meets the eye.

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Nail-biting, chilling, totally exhilarating - a true triumph' Stacey Halls, bestselling author of THE FAMILIARS Breathlessis a high-altitude, high-stakes thriller that combines fascinating, authentic mountaineering experience with pure thriller entertainment. The suspense rises like the Nepalese mountain it is set on. Reminded me of the best of Michael Crichton, where in-depth knowledge and a masterful plot work together to create a tense adrenaline-fuelled ride. I loved it.’

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Enthralling. Combines an intricate murder mystery with lyrical passages describing ice cliffs and spectacular skies' SUNDAY TIMES

This is essentially a climbing thriller. There are some twists and turns in this story which were ok. All in all I found this quite interesting and entertaining as a read. I don't think I was fully convinced by it though. I doubt anyone who has read true stories of high mountain climbing would be convinced by this but I'm sure quite many people will be entertained. 3.5/5 Would you risk the potential dangers of mountaineering (or another adventure)? Even when you are experienced and have all the necessary equipment and precautions in place. Soon you’ll learn what we already know, that while danger lurks up there, so too dues unimaginable beauty. I’ve tried to find it in other places but never succeeded… That’s what makes these eight-thousand-metre peaks so special. These are the pinnacles of Earth. And reaching them tests you. They challenge you to be the very best versions of yourself.

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A high-altitude thriller that will take your breath away—Cecily Wong is on her most dangerous climb yet, miles above sea level. But the elements are nothing compared to one chilling truth: There's a killer on the mountain. She forced herself to think logically. Whoever left this hadn’t signed it. They wanted to be anonymous. Maybe that meant they were speculating. And unless others had received a similar note, it meant the warning was just for her. Why? Breathlessis a high-altitude, high-stakes thrillerthat combines fascinating, authentic mountaineering experience with pure thriller entertainment. The suspense rises like the Nepalese mountain it is set on. Reminded me of the best of Michael Crichton, where in-depth knowledge and a masterful plot work together to create a tense adrenaline-fuelled ride. I loved it‘— Matt Haig ―Sunday Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library

The pace was slow and I should have probably listened to my reading buddies Jan and Marialyce who gave up on this one. I was determined to give it a chance and read to the end. A chilling, atmospheric rollercoaster of a read filled with clever unpredictable twists' CLAIRE DOUGLAS It is difficult for Cecily to trust the people around her. Does she have the endurance and stamina to survive? Will she get her interview? The plot explodes with heightened action, jeopardy, more deaths, injuries and heartache.