The Secret of Mount Trolla
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Soon to be a haunting Motion Picture: An emotionally damaged Espen finds himself amongst a plane with metal rattling and alarm bells ringing before it crashes in remote mountains. As he seeks salvation he is haunted by a young mysterious woman who has survived without human contact. Their cagey relationship gets intimate. As Espen's reality becomes more disturbing, and he starts to question his vision with a homicidal maniac, we're led into a world of the mountain's dark secret. With every twist and turn, we wonder whether or not he can break the shackles of his situation. The revelation of their true identities will give him one more chance to repent before he is doomed to a life of isolation.
Customer Reviews
Great Spooky Read!
Where do I start? The Secret of Mount Trolla was nothing like I expected and that was the best possible outcome when it comes to a mystery thriller. In case you haven’t read the synopsis, The Secret of Mount Trolla begins at the start of a plane wreckage, we meet Espen--our protagonist--in the midst of the chaos attempting to convince the copilot to jump off the plane with him. Espen jumps out of the plane with a parachute and finds himself in the icy woods with no form of contact with civilization.
I initially thought this short story would be similar to the middle-grade book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, revolving around surviving the wilderness with only a few resources--not to mention Espen does happen to find a hatchet--a rusty one. Mount Trolla however was nothing like that, it was a thriller that constantly made me question whether Espen was actually experiencing what he thought or if it was all in his head or a sort of “purgatory” like he mentioned.
It’s quite difficult to write about this thriller without any spoilers; however, just know that this story involves a cabin with a strange woman who brings back memories for Espen as well as the discussion of darkness and what being in the dark can do to your imagination. There are also two plot twists and reveals that I could not have predicted. From the very beginning to the last lines you find yourself questioning Espen’s sanity and even though there are some gruesome scenes, nothing will make you set this story down.
This short story was thrilling and a perfect Halloween read for me! There were animals, skulls, hooded figures and the darkest darkness. If you enjoy mystery, definitely pick this up! Do be aware that there are gruesome scenes and a scene of sexual abuse.