First published 1994
Stranded in the remote Alaskan tundra, a lone hiker must survive the unforgiving elements. With no supplies and miles from civilization, he must rely on his wits and instincts to endure the freezing temperatures and lurking predators. As his situation grows increasingly dire, the hiker is forced to confront his own mortality and the power of the natural world. In this gripping tale of man against nature, the hiker's journey becomes a profound meditation on the human experience.
Genres: nature, survival, adventure, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, survival
Setting: Alaska, Tundra
Period: 19th-Century
310 pages · Paperback · Tor Books