Rainier Erupts! (Book) - 4/11/2016 6:44:20 AM
The kind of book I like. A story based on scientific possibility.
Your description is well-written and, from the brief excerpt mirrors my experience climbing at high altitude. I don't understand why you didn't mention pyroclastic flow in your intro. That appears to be the worst case scenario for Seattle and Tacoma, based on previous eruptions.
I know it's already published, but I would move the introduction of Jake Swanson to the first paragraph rather than talk generally of the climbers in their guide.
I included the eruption of super volcano Yellowstone in my novel, Alone? Heavy stuff. And entirely possible.
Ron