Fire Mountain by Dana Mentink

FIRE MOUNTAIN

by Dana Mentink

June 30 – July 25, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

Elements of Danger

Fire rains from above as they fight to discover the truth and stay alive.

In the shadow of a threatening volcano, long-haul trucker Kit Garrido wakes up in her crashed big rig, unable to recall what happened or why she’s suddenly in possession of someone’s baby. Fiercely independent, she has to admit that perhaps this time she could use a little help.

As the threat of eruption grows, former cop Cullen Landry refuses to leave his cabin in the evacuation area, which is why he’s the only one left who can help Kit escape the crumpled cab of her truck. He doesn’t want to get tangled up in the mystery of the beautiful woman with an abandoned infant, but when he sees the bullet hole in the windshield and the bloody handprint on the interior, he realizes that he’s in this thing, like it or not.

When two armed men with ill intent approach, the race is on to stay alive, discover the truth, and find the baby’s missing mother–all while a deadly mountain rains fire from above.

Praise for Fire Mountain:

“Fire Mountain comes in hot! An eruption of taut suspense and a crackling romance that Mentink’s fans will devour. A real stay-up-all-night read!”
~ Jessica R. Patch, bestselling author of the FBI: Strange Crimes Unit series

“A masterful blend of high-octane suspense and heart-pounding mystery. Mentink delivers an explosive thriller where danger lurks on every page, with a volcanic backdrop that mirrors the simmering tension of this unforgettable story. Clear your schedule—you won’t be able to put this one down.”
~ Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Lake City Heroes series

“Dana Mentink is at the top of her game in this heart-pounding thrill ride. Danger explodes onto the page as Kit and Cullen fight to survive a volcanic eruption while relentless killers pursue them. An action-packed, gripping suspense, Fire Mountain will keep readers riveted until the end!”
~ Elizabeth Goddard, award-winning author of Storm Warning

Book Details:

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Published by: Revell
Publication Date: July 1, 2025
Number of Pages: 320
ISBN: 9780800746520 (ISBN10: 080074652X)
Series: Elements of Danger, Book 1 || Amazon | Goodreads
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub | Baker Book House

Read an excerpt:

Author Bio:

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than 50 mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, Harvest House, and Poisoned Pen Press. Winner of two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, Dana lives in Northern California with her husband.

Learn more at:

DanaMentink.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @DanaMentink
Instagram – @dana_mentink
Threads – @dana_mentink
Facebook – @dana.mentink

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘One of the things that you can count on from this author, will be heart pounding action and suspense… you will want to keep reading late into the night to find out what happens next.’
~ Because I said so

‘Wow, this book is action packed from beginning to end. There is constant suspense since the story takes place in the shadow of a very active volcano. The drama is mostly humans against exploding nature but Mentink added a few human villains from time to time. Her description of the moving mud, rocks, trees and then lava was chilling.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘A gripping non stop suspense filled ride! The author wrote a fast paced story with a plot that keeps you guessing. ‘
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘This was a truly on the edge of your seat thriller. I was turning pages fast so I could see what happened next.’
~ A Room without Books is Empty

‘A riveting, faith-forward run-for-your-life thriller of a story! Fire Mountain is the first book in veteran author Dana Mentik’s new Elements of Danger Christian suspense series, and boy, does it deliver on the suspense! I think my heart was in my throat from its chaotic opening to the last page. The suspense was heart-pounding, and I had a hard time putting the book down as challenge after challenge and plot twists pummeled the couple. It was definitely a thrilling story.’
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘I really enjoyed this read. What I really liked about this story is that it took me back to my own recollections of when Mt. St. Helens erupted during my childhood… really painted a picture in my own mind of what things were like.’
~ Melissa A’s Blog

‘Wow this book was intense! It had pulse pounding, on the edge of your seat suspense that never let up! This was a total page turner with tons of action and a slow-burn romance.’
~ dianas_books_cars_coffee

‘This was a top-notch romantic suspense thriller… completely engaging and very fast paced.’
~ ScottLovelace.books

‘This story started out with a bang and the action didn’t stop until the very last page. My adrenaline was working hard while following Kit and Cullen as they raced against time and from many dangers. I could almost smell the ash from the bulging volcano as it rained down on the characters.’
~ amandainpa

‘This novel is a romantic suspense read that will keep readers on edge. It has all the works of an intriguing thriller. I have never read a book by Dana Mentink but her writing is superb. I highly recommend this book of hers to all readers. Suspense, thriller, romantic suspense, and contemporary fiction fans can find something to love about this story.’
~ The AR Critique

‘I love stories where nature plays a part in the struggle to survive. Things were hot right from the get go. Yes, the threat of an erupting volcano made this an intense read. But what got me most of all was how powerful the characters were. How their emotions affected me. I don’t think I relaxed once. Not until the last page.’
~ fuonlyknew

‘Lots of heart thumping action… on every page. There is not a dull page in this book. This is definitely “edge of your seat reading” at it’s best. It takes right off and doesn’t let up. I do think there were moments that my heart may have stopped! I know I was holding my breath at times. But, for all you saps out there (like myself) there are also lots of heartfelt moments.’
~ Wall-to-wall Books

‘Oh, my! I just finished reading Fire Mountain, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The story feels like a wild ride on an active volcano—ready to blow at any moment. The danger feels very real, and the ticking clock keeps the story intense, your heart beating fast, and it’s impossible to put down; believe me, I tried. Who needs sleep?’
~ Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews

‘What a absolute pleasure thrill ride. The suspense is certainly intense and I was holding my breath quite a bit. The danger felt so real and the romance building was setting off the sparks. I couldn’t resist reading this book in one sitting although I wanted to make it last. There was nothing to fault and everything to praise.’
~ leannebookstagram

‘An intense page turner. Simply a phenomenal story.’
~ elaine_sapp65

‘This book is pure adrenaline: nonstop action, natural disasters, car chases, and a slow-burn romance that stays clean but hits all the feels. There’s also a solid thread of faith, forgiveness, and healing woven into all the chaos. You’ll root for these two broken people as they figure out how to survive emotionally and literally.’
~ The Page Ladies

Tour Host Info:

Book Formats: Print, Netgalley
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the publisher Fire Mountain does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. Generally the content is considered to be no more than G-rated content. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.