Thundersnow

By Lavren Le'Clore

Adeline Belts, a university graduate studying snow hydrology, is invited to climb a summit in the Alps, by her renowned professor, Lea Keil.
Little do they expect the tragedy about to unfold.
Dietrich Jaeger and his rescue team risk everything to reach any survivors on the mountain and pursue their objectives despite the odds against them.
Reiner Krüger and his faithful German Shepherd companion Fritz, are part of the volunteer rescue operation who are called to assist in the aftermath of the consecutive disasters affecting the climbers that fateful afternoon. Little does Reiner know that this day will drastically alter the course of his future.
Who will survive this catastrophe? Will the lives of these individuals ever return to normal after this disaster?

Thundersnow is a novella based on fiction drawing from facts revealing the true effects of an unexpected phenomenon, leading to a sequence of horrific events and consequences. Action, adventure, drama and suspense will keep your attention riveted from beginning to end.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lavren Le'Clore
• Release date: Sep 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370047871

Lavren Le'Clore

I am an un-acclaimed author who has not yet made it big! Born and raised in the Southern African wilderness, on a remote dairy farm, I grew up like any other ordinary farm boy. The seasons changed regularly, animals were born and died, crops planted and harvested. I had little interest in these, preferring to explore the intricacies of life. I needed to create something unique and different and far preferred my own company. I abhorred social activities and instead, developed an interest in computers. This opened a gateway into the virtual and developing world which became my greatest entertainment. At the age of 16 I discovered the expressive power of literature, granting me the ability to convert imaginative new worlds through words rather than illustration. It has taken time to translate image sequences through the pen (or rather, the keyboard!) I think I was successful, after many painful re-writes! Although we cannot exist in a fantasy world, I can definitely take you there! I became an avid gamer and movie enthusiast, both of which led me into Fantasy and Science Fiction genre, my retreat and sanctuary. These combinations paved the way to expand my creative abilities, artistic talents and computing skills which stimulated my mind for thousands of hours, and continue to do so today. My closest companion, Inky, a large, indolent black cat, has intimate knowledge of time spent in solitude and has shared many frustrations encountered on this journey. My patient family await fruition of my dreams as I continue to follow the complicated paths lurking in my mind. One day these will lead to something – I will know it when I get there.

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Thundersnow

A Short Story

By Lavren Le'Clore

Copyright 2016

Lavren Le'Clore

First Smashwords Edition

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ISBN: 9781370047871

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The early morning was dim, shadowed by light grey clouds drifting over the vast mountainous landscape. Irregular rock formations and limited tree growth littered the steep terrain, draped by the dense snow cover, making progress slow and erratic.

Adeline Beltz, a young and highly distinguished university graduate, was in pursuit of her Master's Degree. She was studying Snow Hydrology, the composition, dispersion, and movement of snow and ice. Along with her close friend and prominent professor, Lea Keil, whose exploration in hydrology had lead to a number of discoveries, they had initially scheduled this expedition later in the week. However, the developing weather pattern had diverted their attention. Intent on furthering studies in their respective fields, they had taken their research high into the Alps, loaded with analyses equipment and gadgets.

Their guide and temporary assistant, Armin, was responsible for guiding them up the tortuous mountain pass. He was familiar with the whole area and in particular, this current path which he had ascended on a number of expeditions. He was well known and recommended by most scientists who had used his services for the intimate knowledge he possessed of the summit and the surrounding mountain range.

Pausing in the thick snow which constantly hindered their progress, Adeline dropped her hands to her knees and bent over in exhaustion. Panting, she inhaled the frozen air which seared her lungs. The air was thin, a result of the high altitude. Her cheeks and face burned from the abrasive wind which relentlessly leached the warmth.

Glancing up ahead, Lea too, had succumbed to fatigue and the snow's