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Moonstone Hero

By David Sklar
Moonstone Hero by David Sklar digital book - Fable

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How far would you go to save someone you barely knew, if it put your own life in danger?


When Andrew, an American medical student, decides to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a group of international travelers, he's looking forward to the adventure. But when the climb takes an unexpected turn, it forces the climbers to confront their deepest fears-and each other.


In the middle of the night, just a few hours from the summit, Barry, one of Andrew's fellow climbers, becomes deathly ill. As the only one with medical expertise, Andrew feels responsible for Barry's fate. Saving Barry means risking his own life, but failing to act will compromise his values as a healer and human being. It doesn't help that he's falling for Barry's climbing companion and girlfriend, a beautiful Peace Corps volunteer whose free spirit makes methodical, meticulous Andrew feel alive.


All of the climbers are haunted by their choices during that terrifying night and its aftermath...but Andrew, most of all. Torn between descending Africa's highest peak in the dark to save a near-stranger, or fulfilling his dream of reaching the summit, Andrew must choose. And in the wake of his choice, his life will change forever.

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4 Reviews

3.5
“Oh my gosh, this book is not what I expected. The adventures that Andrew has and the things he goes through. I loved the story and the near death experience. I also loved how Andrew kept I touch with everyone and that their stories were still a part of the book. I especially loved the ending. What a great way to end the book.”
“Oh my gosh, this book is not what I expected. The adventures that Andrew has and the things he goes through. I loved the story and the near death experience. I also loved how Andrew kept I touch with everyone and that their stories were still a part of the book. I especially loved the ending. What a great way to end the book.”
“An interesting story based on an actual event. The first half of the book drew me in with the idea of experiencing the memories of a mountain climber, especially one who may have to not accomplish their goal in an effort to help another in need. I wish the full book would have been more focused on this and perhaps what happens next for this person's goals. Instead, the second half became a romance of sorts. I wasn't expecting this in the story and didn't fit with the expectations I had or even with what the book summary focuses on. It would be great if the Book Summary could be updated. I think readers will be able to judge the story and complete reviews better.”

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