Now a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. An atmospheric, suspenseful and gripping story of two people finding love while fighting to survive. When a blizzard strands them in Salt Lake City, two strangers agree to charter a plane together, hoping to return home; Ben Payne is a gifted surgeon returning from a conference, and Ashley Knox, a magazine writer, is en route to her wedding. But when unthinkable tragedy strikes, the pair find themselves stranded in Utah’s most remote wilderness in the dead of winter, badly injured and miles from civilization. Without food or shelter, and only Ben’s mountain climbing gear to protect themselves, Ashley and Ben’s chances for survival look bleak, but their reliance on each other sparks an immediate connection, which soon evolves into something more. Days in the mountains become weeks, as their hope for rescue dwindles. How will they make it out of the wilderness and if they do, how will this experience change them forever? Heart-wrenching and unputdownable, The Mountain Between Us will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to sustain us.
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"This book seemed like a very slow read for me. It felt very methodical but it had to be to explain how Ben was thinking, getting them off the mountain after the crash. I liked the chapters going back and forth with him talking in his recorder and with him trying to help both he and Ashley. If I ever got stuck somewhere like this, I'd hope it would be with someone who could keep his head together and a doctor too! I was not expecting the ending, which had me in tears."
— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
“Charles Martin understands the power of story and he uses it to alter the souls and lives of both his characters and his readers.”
— Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author" Very good book for my long drive on the road last weekend. I'm sure the book will be better than the movie (they always are!), but I'm looking forward to seeing it. "
— Shannon, 10/26/2017" Looking for a good clean romance with a little adventure? Here's your book. The only thing I didn't like was feeling guilty for eating anything while reading, since the main characters are practically starving :). "
— Cielle, 2/8/2014" I really enjoyed this story, and was in suspense from beginning 'till end. About mid-way through I was thinking it was a little too cheezy, and Ben Payne's recordings to his wife were almost unrealistically loving...but at the end when it all came together I realized why much better. Very suspenseful and interesting, and I loved seeing how they survived in such harsh circumstances. "
— Susan, 2/6/2014" Wow -- I wasn't expecting much from this book -- just a regular boy meets girl novel. It was so much more than that -- adventure and an unexpected twist at the end. Really liked it! "
— Beth, 2/2/2014" I enjoyed this story. The twist at the end surprised me. The survival tale against harrowing odds and refusing to leave the girl behind made it interesting. A love story really. "
— Malina, 1/27/2014" I really enjoyed this book. I like survival stories (along with a little romance)! I was also surprised by the ending! "
— Patsy, 1/15/2014" Best book I've read in a long time. "
— Denice, 1/7/2014" When two people are stranded in the snowy mountains of Utah following a plane crash, the story of their survival is laced with too many coincidences. I was most bothered by the dialogue, which was extensive and full of wit. Hard to believe anyone would feel so chatty when suffering broken bones and starvation. The twist at the end explained some of the forced plot choices in the novel. "
— Sallie, 1/6/2014" An amazing book! Loved it! "
— Jill, 1/2/2014" Really liked this book. The end will surprise you. "
— Elsie, 12/14/2013Charles Martin is a USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen novels. His work has been translated into numerous languages. Learn more about him at CharlesMartinBooks.com; Facebook: Author.Charles.Martin; Twitter: @storiedcareer.
George Newbern is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a television and film actor best known for his roles as Brian MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Danny in Friends. As a voice actor, he is notable for his role as Superman on the Cartoon Newtork series Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. He has guest starred on many television series, including Scandal, The Mentalist, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, and Numb3rs. He holds a BA in theater arts from Northwestern University.