Michael Wood mailed me a while back to ask if I would write a review of his book for the OFC site.  The title seemed appropriate and although having little time to read for pleasure took up the offer to review the thriller.  I have to say I really enjoyed the book, probably due to my links with the fells and can heartily recommend it to anyone here.  If you would like the chance to win a copy of this book then please read on....

Walking on mountains gives people in this club an immense amount of pleasure.  The familiar haunts of The Lake District and other 'home' mountains give a feeling of security and of a re-acquaintance with old friends.  Walking a familiar fell in changing seasons makes it like ascending the peak anew.  However, it is new adventures which spark new vigour.  As such the Hiley's recent jaunt with dog sleds in Alaska or James Batchelor's ascent of Kala Pattar in the Himalaya are two such adventures other less mortals might never consider.  If you do get itchy feet to try out something new, you need a decent guidebook and I have found one particular publisher really useful. This is in no way a sponsored advertisement feature but a quick discussion on a great little publishing house.  Do you have your favourite books or publisher?  Let us know.