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Sep 2024
54m 3s

Volcanic Deluge in the Land of Mordor

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Deep in New Zealand’s North Island, William Pike climbs a volcano. But amidst the stunning scenery - used as a location for the Lord of the Rings films - he soon finds himself stuck in the mountains… facing doom. Consumed and entombed by a volcanic flood, William is buried under rock, mud, ice and ash. He’ll have to draw on his deepest reserves of physical strength, and strength of mind, if he’s to survive…


A Noiser production, written by Jane Deith.


For more on this story read William’s book Every Day’s a Good Day.


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