A captivating thriller that had me turning pages to see what happened next. It is chilling and atmospheric.
Many thanks to Black Rose Writing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A Gripping Phycological Thriller.
False Summitt by Cam Torrens is the second book in the Tyler Zahn series and is a fast-paced thriller. The book is a real page turner and will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The book is set in the central Colorado Mountains in the town of Buena Vista.
Kristee is an experienced SAR (search and Resue) team member who goes missing whilst they are on a Resue mission. There was an avalanche but what happened to Kristee is she alive or dead. Tyler Zahn and Kristee where remarkably close as Kristee had rung Zahn to talk to him about something before the SAR call came in. Zahn wastes no time trying to find out what happened in the mountains as it is a race against time and Zaine quickly concludes was Kristee disappearance an accident or something more sinister.
The story is told alternatively by Kristee, Zahn Kristee’s partners, friends, and fellow team members. Just when you think you have figured out what happened Cam throws another twist in the story. Kristee has secrets, her identity, family culture, work and the sacrifices she will make for her sister.
This book has a cast of characters which will grip your attention with a surprisingly remarkable ending that kept you guessing until the final pages. I look forward to more books from Cam Torrens this book is skillfully written a great phycological thriller which I highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Another great Tyler Zahn book! Beautiful but dangerous setting, a gripping storyline full of twists and turns, and great characters made for a real page turner. I can't wait for the next one.

So many twists and turns you’ll never see coming! Tyler Zahn is back in his second novel. I never read the first and this can definitely be read as a stand alone. I didn’t feel like I was lacking any information by not having read the prior book. I really enjoyed Tyler as a main character and all the different possibilities of what could have happened to Kristee. It kept me guessing until the very last page. I love books like this that keep you guessing! Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy!

False Summit: The Truth is Hard to Face by Cam Torrens is the type of thriller that can’t be put down until you reach the last page. I enjoyed the first book in the Tyler Zahn series that is set in Rocky Mountains and revolves around a search and rescue team, so I was really happy to receive an advanced review copy from Net Galley. I certainly was not disappointed! The story opens when Zahn’s good friend and highly experienced mountaineer and member of the SRA unit, Kristie Li disappears on a rescue mission. Was it an accident? Did she disappear on purpose? Or did someone make her disappear? Like peeling back layers of an onion, we learn little by little the challenges that Kristie had been facing with her precarious financial situation, her uncertain love life, her intimidating next-door neighbor, and her unscrupulous business partner. Everyone is a suspect, but Zahn will not rest until he uncovers the truth.
This thriller is ideal for a person likes me who likes a good, fast-paced story without gory and graphic details. A strong five-stars and I’m already looking forward to the next volume in the series.

I labeled this novel a thriller although it's not really a thriller. The thrill is moderate, the suspense on the low side. A missing friend, lot's of suspicions, many secrets, mixed in some diversity, some really bad guys, a nice and somewhat obsessed main character who wants to find out the truth ... normally these would make for a suspenseful read. But I guess that readers who will really enjoy this novel are those who love and know the Colorado mountains and are hikers themselves.

I didn't realize this was the second book in a series (I really wish publishers made that clear in blurbs, titles, and on covers) and therefore it ended up not being what I had imagined from reading the blurb. Not my cup of tea.

A heartfelt thank you to NetGalley, Black Rose Writing, and Cam Torrens for gifting me an ARC of "False Summit: The Truth is Hard to Face...". This thriller is nothing short of spellbinding! From the very first chapter, "False Summit" grips your attention, making it nearly impossible to set aside.

Although this is the second installment featuring Tyler Zahn, it stands strong on its own. That being said, once you delve into this narrative, you'll undoubtedly be drawn to the first book simply because of the allure of Torrens' storytelling. I'm eagerly awaiting the next addition!

The character development is exemplary. Tyler Zahn stands out; he's a genuine individual striving to do right by everyone, despite grappling with personal dilemmas. His journey to uncover the truth about his vanished friend, Kristee, is both touching and captivating. Indeed, most characters in "False Summit" resonate with authenticity, making them feel eerily familiar, and thus raising the stakes even higher.

In essence, "False Summit" reignites the passion for thrillers. Engrossing from start to finish, you'll find yourself rapidly flipping through the pages, hungry to uncover the next twist and turn.

The second Tyler Zahn book finds him investigating when his best friend disappears on a search and rescue mission. I didn’t realize this was the second in a series, otherwise I probably wouldn’t have picked it up. I think you need to read the previous one to really understand the character.

Thank you to NetGalley, Black Rose Writing, & to Cam Torrens for this ARC of False Summit: The Truth is Hard to Face...! This is an absolutely amazing thriller! If you want a book that has you hooked from chapter one, I seriously recommend reading False Summit. I literally could not put this book down.

False Summit is the second Tyler Zahn novel. I definitely believe you can read this one as a stand alone, but be prepared to read the first one afterward anyway because you'll be left desperate for more of Torrens' work. I for one cannot wait for a third book!

The characters are so well-written! Especially Tyler Zahn, who is just such a good person trying to do good even though he has his own struggles, and I loved every step he took trying to figure out what happened to his missing friend Kristee. Just such a compelling character. But that's true for mostly everyone in this book, they all feel like they could be people you know because they simply feel real. Honestly, I think that makes the stakes feel even greater.

False Summit is the kind of book that will remind you why you love thrillers. The story is a gripping read, and you'll be turning the pages needing to know what will happen next the whole time!