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Dead Mountain
- The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
- Narrated by: Donnie Eichar
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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Editors Select, March 2014 - Full disclosure: I've been obsessed with the story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident – the name given to the mysterious unsolved deaths of nine young experienced hikers in the Russian Ural mountains in 1959 - since I first heard the story a few years back. Filmmaker-turned-author Donnie Eichar seems to share my enthusiasm, because after years of researching the case, he emptied his savings and traveled to Russia on a mission to recreate the hikers’ journey and uncover the truth behind their deaths. Although this was a familiar story to me, I was completely absorbed by Eichar’s retelling. He weaves his own journey seamlessly in with a retelling of the hikers’ story (which he recreates through their photos and journal entries), along with a detailed breakdown of the investigation following their disappearance. And as a documentary filmmaker, Eichar makes sure he has his timelines and sources straight throughout the book. Above all, I was most impressed by how Eichar treated the Dylatlov Pass Incident as so much more than a creepy tale. He manages to bring a deep human quality to the story, along with immense reverence for the fallen hikers (tone that comes through in his careful narration). I came away from this book feeling as if I had known each one of them - and longing for some closure more than ever before. I won't spoil the outcome of his investigation, but I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in this story - or real-life mysteries in general - will be left with plenty to ponder. —Sam, Audible Editor
Summary
In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over what really happened. This gripping work of literary nonfiction delves into the mystery through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. A fascinating portrait of the young hikers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations, here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain.
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- mollymoon1
- 26-08-14
Good - certainly worth a guess!!!
Pretty intriguing really that someone might come up with an “infra-sound” conclusion. The book is good. The story about 9 missing “experienced” hikers in the Ural mountains of Russia back in the 50’s and during the cold war is something that I knew nothing about, but the title was enough to make me want to read on. And I am glad I did, because I enjoyed the book and the theories that the author came up with. Not only that, I am pretty convinced that the conclusions are very feasible and very probable. I could not think why – well, kids basically would be the target of any covert, cold war conspiracy, despite the story told within the pages which is laced with coincidences, bad luck and the harshness of mother nature. The only thing that spoilt the story (but only a little) was the author’s self-indulgence and although it is clear that he did make some great personal sacrifices to come to a good conclusion, I see how this could lead the reader/listener to conclude the story a bit unbelievable. I happen to think that it is far more likely than they were all done away with, i.e., followed on a dangerous mission by Soviet soldiers, spies, misfits (who!!!) to be viciously battered to near death for absolutely no reason whatsoever! Anyhow, the reader/author does a nice job of delivering the story and comes up with a damned good conclusion – good for him. Good story, I would recommend it.
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- Mrs Alison Moore
- 08-05-23
Brilliant!
I was a bit put off by the delivery at first, but I got used to it and in the end it seemed quite appropriate for the matter in hand. I've listened to several books about the Dyatlov mystery but this is by far the best. It is thoroughly researched, well-told and debunks many of the earlier theories. The conclusion the author reaches is logical and the best most compelling yet. Very much recommended.
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- Toby
- 09-07-19
Dull Narration
Interesting tale, well written but Donnie Eichar is a far better writer than narrator. His narration managed to suck much of the drama from his account of his exploration of the mystery surrounding the deaths of nine experienced hikers.
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- Ema Valerie Wolstencroft
- 09-01-18
Very good
This is a very well written & well researched book, however it does seem to be confirmation biased as some of the recorded medical information has been left out or skipped over as it does not fit in to the final theory. Other than this it is excellent.
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- richard medway
- 09-05-21
a concise account
a concise, human account of the incident with a analytical eye for the truth 8n the mystery
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- RJ Macartney
- 02-03-23
With Putin in we will never know
Think the monotone delivery is easy to listen to and matches the story well. Plus it’s nice for the author to actually convey his words
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Absolutely beautifully written and read😢💔
This was outstanding. The work put in must have been a HUGE amount. You can tell so easily that this was a very special tragic event to you. You done a wonderful job bringing so much life to all of the hiker’s♥️ You told their last night so beautifully with so much compassion but also i really believe you have worked out exactly what tragedy happened to them. You thought of every detail that i would have never even given a thought to, like because of the winds they could not hear each other. You narrated the entire story so beautifully. This book will stay in my mind and heart for a very long time. Thank you so much for the years of work this must have taken, you have for sure, settled my mind about what could have possibly happened this tragic night so long ago in 1959💔
Thank you again 🙏🏽♥️♥️ I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this book!
R I P Brave Grade 3 Hiker’s ♥️ I am SO devastated this happened to you all 😢💔 ♥️♥️♥️
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- C.J.Aurentium
- 16-12-16
Fantastic book. An absolute must.
Excellent narrative, gripping from cover to cover. The details are what makes this a must listen to book. Donnie Eichar needs to do more investigative books like this.
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- Andy Ciesielski
- 15-03-21
Great story, slightly ruined by monotone author
Donnie did some fantastic research in around this mysterious incident, however he does have a monotone voice throughout which did dampen my interest slightly.
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- R
- 26-03-23
Compelling narrative, good writing, well read
hugely enjoyable.. the writing is pared, crisp, precise.. creative non-fiction at its best: characters and narrative vividly drawn, and the reading is smooth, and brings out the nuance and life of the journey.
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