"The Mountain Between Us" is a survival fiction novel written by Charles Martin. The book tells the story of two strangers, Ben Payne and Ashley Knox, who are stranded in the snowy wilderness of the High Uintas Wilderness in Utah after their plane crashes.
Ben is a surgeon who is headed to a conference, and Ashley is a journalist who is getting married the next day. After the crash, they are forced to rely on each other for survival as they try to find their way back to civilization. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including extreme cold, hunger, and injury.
As Ben and Ashley struggle to survive, they begin to develop a deep bond and grow closer to each other. They also confront their personal demons and past traumas, which have been holding them back in their respective lives.
"The Mountain Between Us" is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that explores themes of survival, love, and redemption. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the wilderness and its engaging and relatable characters. It was also adapted into a successful film in 2017, starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet.