The Daunting by Kurt James
Kurt James known as the “Colorado Storyteller” and master of the western adventure now brings the Rocky Mountains to you a thrilling high altitude mystery from the Never Summer Mountains called The Daunting.
The Daunting – Former Green Beret and native Coloradoan Micah Trask went missing in the autumn of 1972 into the remote wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park. Grand County, Colorado Undersheriff Dane Lee was Micah’s best friend and for 4 frustrating years there was never a clue about how or why Micah vanished into the mountain mist.
In the autumn of 1976 Craig Dale a wildlife photographer and author also disappeared into the obscure mountains leaving behind an unfinished manuscript named “The Daunting.” Within the pages of Craig’s book were clues about Micah and perhaps 6 other men that may have vanished within the boundaries of the Never Summer Mountains of the park.
Follow in the footsteps of Dane Lee and his girlfriend Deputy Sheriff Nickey Lynn Chavez as they try to unravel the mystery surrounding those that have faded into the secluded, unknown just below timberline. Not only does Dane Lee must rely on Deputy Chavez but also his own Ute Indian heritage and the visions of his Great Grandfather the famous mountain man Matt Lee who the Ute Indians used to call “Ghost.”
Explore the Rocky Mountains in this tale of love, revenge, and murder with an ending you will not see coming.
This story The Daunting by author Kurt James begs you to answer this question: What would you do if your best friend vanished?
What folks are saying:
Sep 19, 2018
Thomas Post rated it 5 STARS on Goodreads
It was amazing
Great book as all of Kurt James books are. I downloaded last night and finished it this morning. This one is a little more modern and set in the year 1976 in Rocky Mountain National Park. It has the typical Colorado western flair that all James books do, but with a mystery and thriller to boot. Highly recommended.
Where to buy Kurt James Novels
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B01DTOJ7KC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_taft_p1_i0
The Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, all well-known Denver, Colorado media sources, have highlighted the powerful and evocative work of poet and novelist Kurt James. Focusing on Old West history, Kurt contributes feature articles to HubPages and Creative Exiles, exploring the eerie silence of ghost towns, the thrilling tales of outlaws and gunfighters, and the evocative imagery found in the Rocky Mountains.
Kurt’s early admiration for writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and Max Brand played a significant role in honing his skills as a storyteller. Twenty-one books (and counting!) transport readers to the Colorado Rockies and the Old West through Kurt’s vivid descriptions; the feel of rough-hewn cabins, the sounds of coyotes howling under starry skies, and the smells of campfire smoke and sagebrush are all palpable.
Find Kurt James novels, short stories, reference books, and poetry—published by Midnight Wind Publishing—in print copies or digital downloads at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and other excellent bookstores; explore the diverse range of formats available.
Currently in production - The 10th book in his Rocky Mountain Series - Lee Moomaw Former Lawman.
Kurt is a proud member of the Western Writers of America, a group that values storytelling.
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I’ve downloaded this latest novel of Kurt’s and I can say that it captured my complete interest from the start, it leaves you on the edge, wanting more, wanting to know the reasons why all these missing people were lost or killed, each page draws you closer to the realization that anyone who thinks their safe out in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains have another thing coming to them. I was spellbound with every page I turned, the knowledge of the terrain by the author, the visuals will smack you directly in the face, it’s an all consuming story, penned in Kurt James storytelling style. I would recommend this reading to all my fellow writers and poets and support our Kurt with his exciting novel.
I left my review at Goodreads my friend, I hope you enjoy it. Five star for sure…..On to read another of your works, you have me hooked. LOL
Nothing finer than having a reader hooked…hahaha.. thanks again Vincent.
Thanks for reading my novel Vincent and if I could only get every reader to leave a review such as this – then my life as a writer would be perfect. hahaha
Sounds good Vincent , That attracts my reading interests . Kurt Thank you for sharing your art!
Thanks for taking the time to look at my latest novel Ed. I am very proud of it.
Sounds very intriguing and suspenseful. Great promotional write-up, Kurt.
Thank you for stopping by Phyllis and the nice compliment as well!