Dark Harvest by Will Jordan

​I should have probably paid closer attention to the kind of author this was – the kind that writes testosterone driven actioneers for out-of-shape dads who dream in macho everywhere. But no, this book grabbed my attention at Dyatlov Pass and that was it.
Dyatlov Pass is one of those wild real-life mysteries that simply boggles the mind. There was a proper book about it, even a speculative movie adaptation about it, and now there’s this…tangentially connected bombastic thriller.
Dyatlov Pass here is a mere plot driver in a way that it might have been any other similar place. The concept is neat but not wildly original. Tomorrow’s War recently explored similar theme in a similarly bombastic military action style cinematic bonanza.
The book is more original that its title at least, though. Do you know how many books share that title? So many.
And here you have it again – the race to save the civilization, with all the action and all the guns and all the army vehicles and such a book like this would have.
Not at all my thing, although objectively speaking this book was pretty well done for the sort of book it was. Solid on all accounts with nothing egregiously stupid or gratuitously violent getting in the way of telling a story. If action is your thing (especially, high-stakes apocalyptic-flavored action), you’ll probably love this novel. It has a very cinematic sort of style to its high-octane narrative that works well and makes it a dynamic read. The sense of place, be it snowy mountains or sandy deserts is done very well too.
Overall, a decent, decently entertaining read. Not quite as desired or expected for this specific reader, but plenty of thrills for others, likely. Dyatlov Pass remains a mystery. Thanks Netgalley.