Cave In the Mountain by Edward S. Ellis is a gripping adventure story that follows the journey of a group of lost travelers who find themselves trapped in a treacherous cave. As they struggle to find a way out, they must confront their own fears and work together to survive.

The author does an excellent job of creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the story. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each facing their own personal struggles in addition to the physical challenges of their predicament.

Ellis's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the eerie cave and the dangerous obstacles that stand in the characters' way. The pacing of the story is perfect, with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.

Overall, Cave In the Mountain is a thrilling and captivating read that will appeal to fans of adventure and suspense. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping tale of survival and camaraderie in the face of adversity.

Book Description:
Edward Sylvester Ellis was a major American author during the era of inexpensive fiction of the nineteenth century . Because he wrote under dozens of pseudonyms, as well as under his own name, it is virtually impossible to know exactly how many books he wrote, but it is believed to be in the hundreds. He specialized in boys' stories, inspirational biography, and history for both children and adults. This is a western, set in the Pecos River valley in the late 19th century, post Civil War era. This is the sequel to "In the Pecos Country", and the second half of the same story, begun in that book.